Was President Donald Trump babysitting Elon Musk’s son in the Oval Office? X's mother Grimes does not seem pleased

In a scene straight out of a sitcom, former President Donald Trump found himself playing an unlikely role: babysitter to Elon Musk’s four-year-old son, X Æ A-Xii, during a White House press conference. The event, centered around Trump signing an executive order to cut back the federal workforce, quickly took an unexpected turn when Musk brought his young son along. What could have been a routine political spectacle morphed into a meme-worthy moment as Little X stole the show—and Trump’s patience.

Musk, who heads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), addressed reporters with his usual flair. “Your tax dollars need to be spent wisely. It’s just common sense,” Musk declared, attempting to make his case. However, the audience found it hard to focus as X stood atop the presidential desk, picked his nose, and mimicked his father’s every move. At one point, Trump awkwardly chimed in, calling the boy “a high IQ individual.”

As X hopped onto Musk’s shoulders and shouted over his dad, social media users went wild. Trump’s visible discomfort became fodder for memes, and it didn’t take long for the hashtag #TrumpBabysitsX to trend across platforms.

Grimes Weighs In

However, not everyone was amused. Grimes, musician and Musk’s ex-partner, expressed her discontent over her son’s surprise TV presence. Taking to social media, she admitted she had no idea X would be at the White House.

“He should not be in public like this. I did not see this. Thank you for alerting me,” Grimes wrote. Despite her disapproval, she acknowledged her son’s behavior: “But I’m glad he was polite. Sigh.”

Grimes and Musk, who share three children, have had a rollercoaster relationship since they began dating in 2018. Although their romantic relationship ended, they remain connected through co-parenting. Grimes has previously distanced herself from Musk, especially after controversies involving the tech mogul at political rallies.

Little X’s antics didn’t stop at desk acrobatics. At one point, the four-year-old politely asked Trump for permission to use the bathroom, much to the delight of social media users. “Lil X was very polite today!” one Twitter user remarked. “You raised him well. He was so cute when he told DJT, ‘Please forgive me, I need to pee.’”

While the comment was intended as praise, it seemed to catch Grimes off-guard, leading to further frustration over the situation.

A Pattern Emerges

This wasn’t the first time X had accompanied Musk to high-profile events. The young boy had previously been seen on stage at rallies and even appeared in an interview Musk gave to right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson.

As for Trump’s unexpected babysitting duties, the former president has yet to comment publicly. However, if the internet’s reaction is any indication, this bizarre Oval Office moment is unlikely to be forgotten anytime soon. Whether it signals brewing tensions or just an awkward parenting moment, one thing is clear: Little X has cemented his place as a scene-stealer in the Musk-Trump universe.