As reported by Wonderwall.com , Elon Musk , it seems, once again blamed his estrangement from his 22-year-old daughter Vivian Wilson in changing her political views, reacting to a social media post about her latest advertising campaign.
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO has repeatedly linked his political shift to the right to his fractured relationship with Wilson, who came out as transgender in 2020 and has publicly criticized her father in recent years.
Musk's latest comments come after Wilson starred in a new Pride Month ad campaign for the music star and fashion and beauty mogul's Savage x Fenty lingerie brand. Rihanna .
Shift Mask to the Right
Elon Musk has become increasingly conservative in recent years. Author: MEGA
Wilson recently became the face of Savage x Fenty's new LGBTQIA+ campaign, which promotes a capsule collection "designed to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community through self-expression, inclusivity, and everyday wear," according to a press release.
The collection was created in collaboration with GLAAD, a media organization dedicated to protecting LGBTQIA+ rights.
In an Instagram post on May 29, the brand featured glamorous photos of Wilson with a caption that said she "is exactly who she says she is.".
The campaign sparked discussion on X, Musk's social media platform.
«We must never forget that if it weren’t for Wilson, Elon Musk would never have stepped in, would never have bought Twitter, Kamala Harris "She would be president, and the left would have complete control over the creation of Skynet," one user wrote.
In response to this post, Musk responded with one word: «True.».
The exchange echoed comments Musk had previously made about Wilson and how their estrangement had affected his political views.
Musk has changed his mind about Trump.
Elon Musk has endorsed President Donald Trump in the 2024 election. Author: MEGA
Musk's comments also drew renewed attention to his increasingly frequent claims that his relationship with Wilson influenced his political evolution.
Although the billionaire had previously criticized the president Donald Trump and expressed support for younger political leaders, he became one of Trump's most prominent supporters during the 2024 election campaign.
Following the assassination attempt on Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July 2024, Musk officially endorsed the Republican candidate. He later reportedly spent over $250 million supporting Trump's campaign.
Trump supported policies that restrict transgender people from serving in the military and from providing them with assistance in the gender transition process as minors.
After Trump's victory, Musk took a prominent position leading the administration's Department of Government Effectiveness (DOGE) initiative, though the alliance between the two men subsequently weakened amid public disagreements over spending policy and other issues.
Wilson still maintains his distance from his father.
Vivian Wilson criticized her father's views, while Elon Musk refused to acknowledge his child's gender identity. Author: MEGA
Meanwhile, Wilson remains publicly estranged from his father and criticizes both Musk and Trump on social media and in interviews.
The couple's relationship soured after Wilson came out as transgender. In 2022, she filed a petition in a California court to legally change her name and adopt her mother's surname, stating in the legal document that she no longer wishes to be "related to her biological father in any way.".
In July 2024, Musk claimed to have "lost" his child and claimed Wilson was "killed by the awakened consciousness virus.".
He also described combating what he calls "woke ideology" as one of the main motivations for his political activism.
Celebrating her modeling career
Vivian Wilson has also modeled for brands such as Gucci, Prabal Gurung, Alexis Bittar, CHRISHABANA, and many others. (Source: ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA)
Despite ongoing public tensions with her father, Wilson continues to pursue a career in fashion and modeling.
Wilson praised Rihanna and her brands for giving her the opportunity to represent them. "Being an ambassador is really cool," she said in a video posted by Savage x Fenty. "It's a huge step forward in my modeling career. This opportunity was given to me by Rihanna. She's an icon, and the brand is really cool.".
In early 2026, Wilson starred in the Savage x Fenty Valentine's Day campaign.
In an April interview with the magazine Cosmopolitan Wilson spoke about working in the fashion industry, where appearance is constantly under scrutiny, and candidly shared her concerns about the online criticism she faced after coming out as transgender.
Discussing comments about her appearance, she acknowledged that some of the negative feedback had offended her, saying, "There were a few things that bothered me. Commenting on women's bodies is a favorite pastime of internet users. Especially transgender women's bodies, depending on how feminine or masculine you are, or how you look (as a woman at birth), or whatever it is. And... I've had enough.".