You can view the video here:
The so-called genius forgot his human shield son. What a loving father. pic.twitter.com/p4Pvy4bIXk
— Mukhtar (@I_amMukhtar) February 23, 2025
The footage then cuts back to X, still making his way down the stairs.
Since the video does not reveal whether other adults were nearby to assist X, many viewers have expressed shock over the scene. One person commented that the clip “legitimately disturbs—and saddens—” them.
Others have labeled the footage as “concerning,” with one user writing: “As a father, I simply cannot understand this. I could be grocery shopping alone and will STILL habitually check below me and behind me. I can’t imagine that habit will go away anytime soon.. my son’s 3. How old is Elon’s? 5?”
However, not all reactions have been negative. Some people have defended Musk, arguing that the presence of security at the event meant X was never truly left unattended.
One supporter of Musk’s parenting style responded to the criticism by saying: “Why? He does it just right. He can do it and it helps the child to become independent and self-confident.”
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