Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX and one of the richest men in the world, said that he was tricked into giving his child puberty blockers, and his child was eventually taken from Musk by “the woke mind virus.”
An Interview With Peterson
After an interview with Jordan Peterson, a well-known Canadian psychologist and commentator, Elon Musk has found himself at the center of LGBTQ controversy.
Musk’s Views and Experiences
In the interview, Musk discussed his views on gender-affirming care, the influence of progressive ideologies, and his personal experiences with his own transgender child, Vivian Jenna Wilson.
Signing for Puberty Blockers
When discussing his experience as a parent to a transgender child, Musk claimed he was misled into signing consent forms for his child to receive puberty blockers after being told it was necessary to prevent suicide.
Woke Mind Virus
When sharing his side of the story, Musk used the term “woke mind virus” to describe the progressive ideologies that he believes are influencing children and causing harm.
Tricked Into Signing
“I was essentially tricked into signing documents for one of my older boys, Xavier… there was a lot of confusion and I was told Xavier might commit suicide if he doesn’t,” said Musk.
Losing a Son
Musk said, “I lost my son, essentially. They call it deadnaming for a reason. The reason is your son is dead. My son Xavier is dead, killed by the woke mind virus.”
Musk’s Views on Gender-Affirming Care
Musk then went on to refer to puberty blockers as “sterilization drugs” and criticized the use of the term “gender-affirming care.”
The Guise of Care
Musk said, “So-called gender-affirming care is a terrible euphemism… It’s child mutilation and sterilization under the guise of gender-affirming care.”
Call for Legal Action
Musk even went so far as to suggest that the people promoting gender-affirming care for children should face legal repercussions and be sent to prison.
Musk’s Broader Ideological Shift
Musk’s stance on this issue is part of a broader shift towards right-wing ideologies, which includes opposing progressive policies and promoting traditional values.
Impact on Social Media
After Musk bought Twitter, which he has since named X, the site has been linked to an increase in right-wing and extremist content on the platform.
Vivian Jenna Wilson’s Perspective
Musk’s daughter, Vivian, came out as transgender in June 2022 and has continued to distance herself from Musk since making the transition.
Vivian’s Statement
Reflecting on her strong stance on the issues, Vivian has said, “I no longer want to be related to my biological father in any way, shape or form.”
Reaction to Legislation
Musk also recently spoke out about California’s new trans protection law, which restricts schools from informing parents about a student’s gender identity without consent.
Moving to Texas
Once Califonia announced the law, Musk quickly criticized the decision and said he would be relocating SpaceX’s headquarters to Texas as a result.
The Final Straw
Musk wrote on X, “This is the final straw. Because of this law and the many others that preceded it, attacking both families and companies, SpaceX will now move its HQ from Hawthorne, California, to Starbase, Texas.”
Corporate Moves and Political Statements
This move to Texas has been seen as evidence Musk is aligning more closely with conservative political ideologies, potentially impacting the public perception of his companies.
Criticism of Musk’s Views
Unsurprisingly, media coverage and public response to Musk’s statements have been highly critical, especially from those within LGBTQ+ communities who see his remarks as harmful and insensitive.
Debate on Puberty Blockers
There is an ongoing debate about the use of puberty blockers, with medical professionals finding themselves torn between puberty blockers’ role in supporting transgender youth and with effects that are often reversible.
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