Elon Musk recently shared a poignant account of how he was unwittingly coerced into supporting his son Xavier’s decision to transition into a woman, and the profound impact it has had on his political perspectives.
In a candid conversation with Jordan Peterson of The Daily Wire, Musk revealed that he had signed consent forms for his son’s puberty blockers without grasping the full implications of his actions.
The exchange between Musk and Peterson shed light on the emotional turmoil and moral outrage surrounding the issue.
Musk disclosed how he felt deceived into signing documents for Xavier during the height of the COVID pandemic when confusion was rampant.
He expressed regret over not fully understanding the situation at that time, citing the fear-mongering tactic used by advocates of gender transitioning, who suggested that Xavier might be at risk of suicide.
Peterson challenged this claim, asserting that reputable clinicians never endorsed such assertions, and that any elevated suicide rates were often linked to underlying depression and anxiety resulting from gender dysphoria.
Expressing deep frustration with the manipulation and misinformation surrounding gender transitioning, Musk echoed Peterson’s sentiment that those advocating for such radical transformations should face legal consequences.
He highlighted the coercive tactics employed to push parents into consenting to these procedures by instilling fear about their children’s well-being.
The conversation further delved into the alarming accessibility of puberty blockers through non-medical channels, raising concerns about their widespread misuse.
Musk also revealed his realization that puberty blockers act as sterilization drugs, which came as a shock to him after he had already signed off on them for Xavier.
He lamented feeling as though he had lost his son due to this irreversible decision, conveying anguish through his description of “deadnaming” – a term used when someone is called by their former name – explaining that it signifies the loss of his son as he once knew him.
Peterson expressed empathy for Musk’s distressing experience, acknowledging the unimaginable emotional toll it must have taken on him.
This deeply personal revelation shed light on Musk’s journey as a father grappling with unexpected and life-altering circumstances concerning his child.
Following Xavier’s transition into Vivian Jenna Wilson, legal estrangement ensued between father and child
While little is known about Musk’s private life with his ex-wife Justin Wilson – Vivian Jenna’s mother – this tumultuous chapter in Elon Musk’s personal life has undoubtedly left an indelible mark.
In addition to navigating these profound familial challenges, Elon Musk has undergone significant shifts in his political affiliations and public engagements.
Notably, he publicly endorsed Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and emerged as a prominent supporter of conservative causes.
Here is a transcript of the exchange:
MUSK: It happened to one of my older boys, where I was essentially tricked into signing documents for one of my older boys, Xavier. This was before I really had any understanding of what was going on. We had COVID going on and so there was a lot of confusion. You know I was told Xavier might commit suicide.
PETERSON: That was a lie right from the outset. No reliable clinician ever believed that. There was never any evidence for that. And if there was a higher suicide rate, it was because of the underlying depression and anxiety because of the gender dysphoria. And every God damn clinician knows that too. And they are too cowardly to come out and say it.
When I saw that lie start to propagate it just made the back of my hair stand up. So you’re telling parents that unless they agree to this radical transformation that their children are going to die and you think that is moral and you think that is true. That is so pathological that it is almost incomprehensible. I can’t imagine a therapist doing anything worse than that.
MUSK: It’s incredibly evil. And I completely agree that people promoting this should go to prison.
PETERSON: It won’t stop till that happens. It will just go underground. Puberty blockers are being accessed by kids all the time through non medical channels.
MUSK: So I was tricked into doing this. It wasn’t explained to me how puberty blockers are actually sterilization drugs. I lost my son essentially. They call it deadnaming for a reason. The reason it is called deadnaming is because your son dead. My son Xavier is dead. Killed by the woke mind virus.
PETERSON: I’m sorry to hear that. I can’t believe what that must be like.
My conversation with @elonmusk. Live today at 3pm ET. https://t.co/RyaZFmvC8i
— Dr Jordan B Peterson (@jordanbpeterson) July 22, 2024
After completing the transition, Musk’s son Xavier legally changed his name to Vivian Jenna Wilson and has distanced himself from his father.
His mother is Musk’s ex-wife Justin Wilson, but little is known about his private life. Meanwhile, Musk has publicly supported Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and has become a significant contributor to conservative initiatives.
He also owns the X platform (formerly Twitter), putting an end to the censorship policies enforced by the company’s previous leadership.