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Los Angeles, California – Vivian Jenna Wilson, Elon Musk’s eldest child, has once again publicly criticized her father, this time addressing his involvement in recent political events. In a candid interview with Teen Vogue, Wilson, 20, directly addressed Musk’s behavior at rallies, stating he “definitely [did] a Nazi salute” and decrying his role in what she described as a “cartoonishly evil” administration.
Wilson didn’t mince words, calling Musk’s actions “cringe” and emphasizing the need to call out harmful behavior. “The Nazi salute… was insane. Honey, we’re going to call a fig a fig, and we’re going to call a Nazi salute what it was,” she said. “That… was definitely a Nazi salute.”
This isn’t the first time Wilson has publicly distanced herself from her father. Last year, she filed legal documents to change her name, stating she wished to have no association with him. This decision followed Musk’s public comments about her gender transition, where he claimed he was “tricked” into signing documents for her gender-affirming care and that her transition was akin to “losing a son.”
Wilson’s account of her relationship with Musk paints a picture of emotional distance and cruelty. She described him as “cold,” “very quick to anger,” and “uncaring and narcissistic.” She also revealed the mental health struggles she faced before transitioning, saying, “I was constantly having mental breakdowns in the middle of class. I could not get through days. I didn’t want to wake up, I didn’t want to do anything. I just wanted to rot, pretty much. It was like, I cannot do this.”
As a trans woman who transitioned as a minor, Wilson feels a responsibility to speak out about trans issues. She highlighted the importance of access to gender-affirming care, particularly puberty blockers, and condemned the “villainization” of trans youth. “There’s so much villainization of that, and I would really like to raise awareness of the fact that trans care for minors, especially puberty blockers, is really important,” she said. “Maybe stop demonizing these literal children or the people around these children who are just trying to help them feel comfortable in their own skin.”
Wilson also expressed concerns about the current political climate, particularly the targeting of the transgender community through legislation. “As a trans woman, I am terrified of losing access to guaranteed medical care. If I didn’t medically transition at the age I did, I don’t know what would’ve happened,” she said.
Despite her father’s immense wealth and political influence, Wilson said he plays a minimal role in her life. She finds support in her mother, Justine Musk, and focuses on her own path, currently as a student in Tokyo. “People thrive off of fear. I’m not giving anyone that space in my mind,” she said. “The only thing that gets to live free in my mind are drag queens.”
