Musk denies cutting child support for Ashley St. Clair, says he gave $2.5M
Elon Musk rejects Ashley St. Clair’s claims of financial retaliation, insists he continues support
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has denied allegations that he financially retaliated against influencer Ashley St. Clair by reducing child support payments for their alleged son.
The controversy surfaced after St. Clair, 26, posted a video selling her Tesla Model S, claiming a 60% cut in child support from Musk. Reacting to a tweet about the situation on March 31, Musk stated, "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."
St. Clair countered Musk’s claims, alleging that he had refused to confirm paternity and reduced financial support as a means to "maintain control and punish" her. She asserted that the financial reduction was affecting their child’s well-being.
Legal proceedings are ongoing, with St. Clair seeking sole custody of their six-month-old son. Her legal team alleges that Musk unilaterally reduced financial support following her legal action. They also claim he attempted to prevent St. Clair from speaking publicly by filing an emergency application, which was denied by the court.
The dispute has sparked widespread public discussion about paternity, financial responsibility, and high-profile custody battles.
