WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 05: Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Co-Chair of the newly announced Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) arrives with his son "X" on his shoulders at the U.S. Capitol before a meeting with members of the U.S. Congress December 05, 2024 in Washington, DC. Musk and DOGE Co-chair Vivek Ramaswamy are meeting with members of the U.S. Congress today about DOGE, a planned presidential advisory commission with the goal of cutting government spending and increasing efficiency in the federal workforce. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Elon Musk made headlines Thursday as he arrived at Capitol Hill with his four-year-old son, X Æ A-12, perched adorably on his shoulders.
The Tesla tycoon, 53, was in Washington, D.C., to meet with Senate Majority Leader John Thune as part of his new role leading the Department of Government Efficiency under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. Musk, known for his larger-than-life persona, turned the political event into a family outing, accompanied by his young son, fondly called ‘X.’
Father-Son Bond Steals the Spotlight
Dressed sharply in a suit, Musk carried X into the meeting, where their striking resemblance was hard to miss. Little X looked equally dapper in dress pants, a gray sweater, and a sports jacket, with his spiked mohawk adding a playful edge to his polished look.
As they exited the meeting, X clung tightly to his dad’s hand, a small orange basketball in tow, while photographers captured the duo making identical facial expressions. Their bond was on full display, with Musk flashing affectionate smiles at his son.
A Political Partner in the Making
X has already become a familiar face at high-profile political events. Just last month, he joined Musk at Donald Trump’s election night celebration at Mar-a-Lago, mingling with celebrities and political elites while enjoying sweet treats and quality time with his dad. The toddler also made an appearance at a Trump rally, sporting a customized red MAGA hat emblazoned with the phrase, “Make voting great again.”
Elon’s New Role in D.C.
Musk’s Capitol visit marked a significant moment as he collaborates with GOP leaders, including Senator Joni Ernst, to launch the Department of Government Efficiency. The department aims to streamline the federal government’s $6.5 trillion bureaucracy, with plans like the REMOTE Act, designed to modernize government operations through software monitoring and efficiency reporting.
The billionaire entrepreneur, now balancing his tech empire and political responsibilities, proved he’s also a hands-on dad, blending family and duty seamlessly on his latest trip to Capitol Hill.
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