Elon Musk vs. California Governor: Transgender Controversy Turns Deeply Personal

A political and personal controversy erupted after a political action committee linked to Elon Musk shared a video clip on X featuring California Governor Gavin Newsom discussing increased support for transgender students in the state.

The post quickly gained traction online, but what truly ignited the firestorm was the official response from Governor Newsom’s office. In a sharply worded reply, the account wrote, “We’re sorry your daughter hates you, Elon,” directly referencing Musk’s strained relationship with his transgender child.

The comment was widely criticized as crossing a line, turning a political debate into a deeply personal attack. Musk responded swiftly and forcefully, pushing back against the characterization and expressing his own views on the issue.

“I assume you’re referring to my son, Xavier, who has a tragic mental illness caused by the evil woke mind virus you push on vulnerable children,” Musk wrote.
“I love Xavier very much and hope he recovers.”

Musk’s remarks immediately went viral, drawing intense backlash across social media platforms. Critics accused the billionaire of misgendering his child and promoting harmful rhetoric, while supporters defended his right to speak openly about his family and beliefs without being publicly mocked by a government office.

Musk later added that he loved his child and hoped she would “recover,” further intensifying the debate and fueling days of online outrage, media coverage, and political commentary.

The controversy also revived attention on Musk’s estranged relationship with his child, who legally changed her name and gender in 2022. Court documents filed at the time revealed a request to formally sever ties with Musk, citing a lack of support from her father.

What began as a political disagreement over transgender policies in schools has now escalated into one of the most personal and polarizing public clashes involving Musk to date—raising serious questions about political decorum, family privacy, and how far public officials should go when engaging critics online.