One person wrote:
“OK, I’m all about ‘calling out corruption’ but Elon Musk’s son wiping his BOOGERS on the Oval Office desk, Trump giving him the side eye, and the little boy telling Trump to ‘shut up’—it’s just too much for me. What the hell is happening?!”
Another user found it hilarious, stating:
“This may be the greatest video of all time to me!!! X gives Trump the business then wipes a booger on the desk.”
Others, however, disputed the claims that X was talking to Trump, pointing out that he was likely addressing the reporters instead.
One person clarified:
“He wasn’t even looking at Trump, he was looking at the reporters. Not once did the kid look at Trump and tell him that.”
Another added:
“Hilarious, but he’s clearly not talking to Trump. Karoline Leavitt was sitting in that eyeline.”
Elon’s son “Lil Twitter” telling Trump “You aren’t the president you need to go away” & “I want you to shut your mouth” to his face was intentional & Let’s me know that’s how Elon be talking and what’s really going on 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/CzVPGtzMpK
— Trey (@SleezePetty) February 13, 2025
Musk’s Reaction and Apology
At one point, X could be seen mimicking his father, leading Musk to pick him up onto his shoulders and laugh. The billionaire then apologized, saying:
“Sorry for this. Otherwise, I might enjoy this, but he’s sticking his fingers in my ears and stuff.”
While the press conference was intended to focus on Musk detailing a new executive order aimed at cutting the federal workforce, it was ultimately X’s candid behavior that stole the spotlight—leaving both Trump and the internet buzzing.
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