A legal battle unfolds between MAGA influencer Ashley St. Clair and tech billionaire Elon Musk over their alleged five-month-old son.
According to Daily Mail, St. Clair claims in legal documents that Musk is refusing to resolve custody and support issues amicably regarding their child, who was born in September 2024.
St. Clair's legal team has requested permission from a judge to serve documents to Musk via email, citing that his intense security measures and constant travel make traditional service impossible. The 26-year-old influencer alleges they conceived the child after two intimate encounters in St. Barts in January 2024.
The Tesla founder's role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency under the Trump administration has added layers of complexity to the legal process.
St. Clair's attorney, Karen Rosenthal, argues that Musk's frequent presence at the White House and Blair House, combined with round-the-clock security, makes personal service of legal documents virtually impossible.
Rosenthal points to Musk's Texas residence, noting that his unpredictable schedule and extensive travel make his whereabouts difficult to pin down. The legal team emphasizes that Musk's high-profile status and security arrangements effectively shield him from traditional legal procedures.
The situation mirrors past difficulties faced by other mothers of Musk's children, particularly singer Grimes, who reportedly had to track his private jet for four days to serve him legal papers in a previous custody case. This pattern of evading service has been highlighted in St. Clair's filing as deliberate behavior to cause distress.
St. Clair made her initial announcement about the child on Valentine's Day 2024, stating she had previously kept the information private to protect their son's safety and privacy. The revelation has sparked significant debate within Trump's inner circle, where Musk and St. Clair maintain influential positions.
Following St. Clair's public statement, fellow MAGA influencer Isabella Moody released alleged messages suggesting St. Clair had planned to "baby trap" Musk. The messages, reportedly from May 2023, show discussions about pursuing a relationship with the billionaire.
Musk responded to these allegations with a cryptic post on X, using laughing emojis in response to a fan's comment about making "another baby" being one of his "side quests."
St. Clair now seeks sole custody of their son, alleging Musk has only met the child three times and was absent during the birth. The legal proceedings have highlighted the challenges of pursuing custody arrangements with high-profile figures who maintain extensive security measures.
The case has drawn attention to the broader pattern of Musk's custody disputes with other mothers of his children. His expanding family and complicated custody arrangements continue to make headlines as he balances his role in government with personal legal battles.
As the Department of Government Efficiency chief awaits potential email service of legal documents, the custody battle between St. Clair and Musk remains unresolved. The judge's decision on alternative service methods could set a precedent for future high-profile custody cases involving public figures with extensive security details.
