“Does He Think Money Can Solve Everything? He Won’t Even Take a DNA Test with the Child” – Ashley St. Clair Calls Out Elon Musk for Alleged Mistreatment Despite His Claim of Providing $2.5 Million in Support.
In a saga that has gripped social media and news outlets alike, Ashley St. Clair, a 26-year-old conservative author and influencer, has publicly accused billionaire Elon Musk of mistreating her and their alleged child, despite his claims of providing substantial financial support. The unfolding drama, steeped in personal grievances and legal battles, has sparked widespread debate about responsibility, wealth, and the complexities of high-profile relationships. St. Clair’s pointed question—“Does he think money can solve everything? He won’t even take a DNA test with the child”— encapsulates her frustration with Musk, the world’s richest man, who she claims has failed to step up as a father, even as he boasts of sending her $2.5 million and an additional $500,000 annually.
The controversy erupted in February 2025 when St. Clair announced on X that she had given birth to a son, whom she asserts is Musk’s 13th child, conceived during a trip to St. Barths in January 2024. According to legal documents filed with the Manhattan Supreme Court, St. Clair alleges that she and Musk began a romantic relationship in May 2023, with their son, identified only as R.S.C., born in September 2024. She claims Musk was absent at the birth and has only met the child three times—brief visits totaling less than four hours—demonstrating what she describes as a lack of paternal involvement. Her legal action seeks sole custody of the child and a court-ordered paternity test to confirm Musk’s biological connection, a step she says he has steadfastly refused. 
Musk, for his part, has not denied providing financial support but has cast doubt on the child’s paternity. In a March 31, 2025, post on X, he responded to St. Clair’s allegations, stating, “I don’t know if the child is mine or not, but am not against finding out. No court order is needed. Despite not knowing for sure, I have given Ashley $2.5M and am sending her $500k/year.” This statement, intended to portray him as generous despite uncertainty, has only fueled St. Clair’s outrage. Her legal team argues that Musk’s reluctance to confirm paternity through a DNA test undermines his claims of responsibility, suggesting that his financial contributions are more about silencing her than fulfilling a fatherly duty.
St. Clair’s accusations go beyond Musk’s refusal to take a DNA test. She alleges that he has retaliated against her by slashing child support payments by as much as 60%, forcing her to sell her Tesla to maintain financial stability. Her lawyers told *People* magazine that Musk “unilaterally cut substantial support” after she filed for custody, a move they describe as punitive and aimed at pressuring her into submission. They further claim that Musk sought an emergency gag order to prevent her from speaking publicly about their dispute—a request denied by a judge but still pending resolution. “Elon Musk is devoted to government transparency,” her legal representatives quipped, “but it would be helpful if he managed his personal life with the same principles.” 
The public response has been polarized. Some X users and commentators see St. Clair as an opportunist, leveraging her relationship with Musk for fame and fortune. Others sympathize with her plight, arguing that Musk’s wealth and status do not absolve him of accountability. The billionaire’s personal life, already a subject of fascination due to his 13 acknowledged children with three other women, adds another layer of intrigue. His recent announcement of a 14th child with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis—coupled with a heart emoji under her post—has been interpreted by some as a deliberate slight against St. Clair, who continues to plead for recognition of their son.
As the legal battle looms—with a court date set for May 29, 2025, in New York—the case raises broader questions about wealth, power, and parental responsibility. St. Clair insists her fight is not about money but about securing a future for her son. “This has never been about financial gain,” her spokesperson told *People*. “It’s about protecting the best interests of her child from a man who can’t even communicate, let alone act consistently as a father.” Musk, meanwhile, remains active on X, touting his business ventures and political views, but has offered little direct response to St. Clair’s latest salvo.
For now, the standoff persists, a public spectacle blending personal drama with legal wrangling. Whether Musk’s millions can indeed resolve this conflict—or whether a simple DNA test might finally clarify the truth—remains to be seen. As St. Clair’s words echo across the digital landscape, one thing is clear: money alone cannot silence the questions surrounding Elon Musk’s role in this child’s life.
