Elon Musk Reveals Son Gave Him Black Eye in Playful Punch During White House Appearance
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk turned heads during a White House press conference on his final day leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), sporting a visible black eye that quickly sparked speculation.
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Addressing reporters, Musk attributed the injury to an unexpected source — his five-year-old son, X Æ A-Xii, affectionately known as “X.”
“I was just horsing around with lil’ X, and I said, ‘Go ahead, punch me in the face,’” Musk said. “And he did. Turns out even a five-year-old punching you in the face actually is…” trailing off with a smile, “I didn’t really feel much at the time but I guess it bruises up.”
President Donald Trump, who stood alongside Musk during the press event, quipped, “X could do it, if you knew X,” noting that he hadn’t initially noticed the mark on Musk’s face.
The tech mogul’s farewell appearance marked the end of his stint at DOGE, a controversial yet headline-making tenure during which Musk spearheaded a sweeping campaign to slash government spending. While Musk admitted to having mixed feelings about his role, he confirmed he would continue to serve as a “friend and advisor” to the president.
Young X, already a familiar face at White House events, has made headlines for his appearances — from sitting on Musk’s shoulders in the Oval Office to being photographed picking his nose beside the Resolute Desk.
Adding humor to the situation, Musk jokingly dismissed any connection to recent viral footage of French President Emmanuel Macron being seemingly pushed by his wife. “I wasn’t anywhere near France,” Musk laughed. “I’ve got a little shiner here.”
However, the light-hearted tone of the event was somewhat overshadowed by a New York Times report alleging Musk’s drug use during the 2024 campaign. The Tesla CEO did not address the claims during the briefing.
Musk’s leadership of DOGE, while divisive, was known for aggressive cost-cutting reforms aimed at reducing federal inefficiencies — a legacy that may continue to shape government strategy even after his exit.
