Ashley St. Clair sells Tesla after Elon Musk cuts child support

In the United States, Ashley St. Clair, a 26-year-old influencer and the mother of Elon Musk's 13th child, revealed that she sold her Tesla Model S for $100,000. This action was prompted by Musk's significant reduction in financial support for their child following her lawsuit for sole custody. St. Clair stated that she needed to make up for a 60% cut in the financial assistance she was receiving. This situation escalated recently after she publicized her struggles, including allegations of Musk's financial retaliation at the expense of their son. The tumultuous relationship between St. Clair and Musk began around May 2023 when they reportedly conceived a child in January 2024, and St. Clair gave birth to their son, R.S.C., in September 2024. Since then, St. Clair has claimed that Musk has been largely absent, having met his son only three times. Furthermore, she has alleged that Musk's withholding of financial support is his typical behavior towards women who speak out against him, emphasizing her struggle to provide adequately for their child during this contentious time. Musk, on the other hand, responded to the situation publicly, stating that while he is uncertain about paternity, he has already given St. Clair $2.5 million and is providing an annual payment of $500,000. His comments, however, did not negate St. Clair's claims regarding the drastic cut in support. In her responses to the media, St. Clair criticized Musk for his inability to engage with the situation maturely and accused him of being vindictive. Accompanying the ongoing legal and personal battles, there has also been a media outcry with people weighing in with opinions about St. Clair’s situation and her decisions. Conservative commentators have taken different stances, with some casting disdain upon St. Clair while others call for more accountability from Musk regarding his responsibilities as a parent. The dynamic surrounding their case highlights deeper issues related to celebrity parenthood, financial support, and the impact of public scrutiny on personal relationships, especially with the added complexities of significant wealth and social media interactions.