Just when it seemed Elon Musk’s online behavior couldn’t become any more bewildering, he dropped a startling comment that left many questioning his motives—going far beyond his usual eccentric antics.
The unexpected offer he made to pop icon Taylor Swift ignited a wave of outrage across social media, leaving fans and critics alike puzzled: what was he really thinking? But the story took an even more surprising twist when Musk’s own daughter stepped in with a forthright and scathing response, only intensifying the controversy.
Elon Musk faced intense backlash after making a troubling public offer to Taylor Swift. The 53-year-old billionaire posted on X (formerly Twitter) on September 11, just hours after Swift shared her voting preferences on Instagram.
The Grammy-winning artist had posted a photo featuring her cat, Benjamin Button, seemingly poking fun at Donald Trump’s running mate JD Vance by signing off with the phrase “Childless Cat Lady.”
In reaction, Musk, who has openly supported both Trump and Vance, tweeted: “Fine Taylor… you win… I will give you a child and guard your cats with my life.”
The tweet quickly went viral and sparked widespread condemnation, with many labeling Musk’s comment as strange and unsettling. One user remarked, “This tweet crosses the line from eccentricity into outright creepiness.” Another commented, “Elon telling Taylor Swift he’ll father her child is peak weird and totally inappropriate.”
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A separate Twitter user joked about a recent gaffe by Trump, tweeting, “Cringe just called and wants you to stop, Leon,” referencing the time Trump mistakenly called Musk “Leon” at a rally.
Countless others criticized Musk’s comment as disrespectful, particularly towards Swift. One fan wrote, “No offense, Elon, but no self-respecting woman would respond to that, and I’m sure Taylor Swift will have children with someone who truly loves her for who she is. I’m a fan.”
Another sarcastically offered Musk advice: “If you want to learn how to talk to women, I’m here. But I’ll draft the contract, not your lawyers. Clearly, they don’t understand how bad this looks.”
A third user questioned Musk’s intentions: “You have 197 million followers, and after Kamala Harris won the debate, you offer a child to Taylor Swift, who isn’t interested in you. Is this some sort of alpha male power move? Because it’s definitely not working.”
Musk’s daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson—who is transgender—publicly condemned her father’s tweet. She wrote: “Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris couldn’t have come at a better time. Can’t wait to see Swifties at the polls. Vote blue.”
She added, “And yes, I saw ‘the tweet.’ Heinous incel nonsense is exactly that—heinous incel nonsense. I don’t have much more to say because it’s simply abhorrent. If you don’t see why, then you’re part of the problem.”
Vivian concluded with a strong message to her followers: “Don’t let anyone talk to you like that. It’s disgusting, belittling, and incredibly s*xist. You deserve better.”
Elon Musk’s unsettling offer to Taylor Swift sparked a fierce backlash, shining a harsh light on his social media conduct. The billionaire’s inappropriate comment drew sharp criticism from fans and the public, and even prompted a rare and powerful public rebuke from his own daughter.
Vivian’s response underscored the vital importance of respect and dignity—especially toward women—and urged others not to accept degrading language or behavior. As this controversy continues, it serves as a potent reminder that even those with enormous influence must be held accountable for their words and actions.