Elon Musk’s trans daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson changed her name and cut ties from him earlier this year, and now the Tesla CEO has blamed communism for the deterioration of their relationship.
In an interview with The Financial Times, Musk shared his first public comments on Vivian’s request to not “be related to my biological father in any way.” He suggested that educational institutions across the country have been taken over, or influenced by “neo-Marxists,” as he put it.
“It’s full-on communism and a general sentiment that if you’re rich, you’re evil,” said the 51-year-old business mogul. “It [the relationship] may change, but I have very good relationships with all the others [children]. Can’t win them all.”
Earlier this year, Musk’s daughter filed legal documents to officially change her name to Vivian Jenna Wilson. His 18-year-old daughter, who was assigned male at birth, cited both her gender identity and a desire to distance herself from the controversial South African-raised tycoon. Her appeal was later approved by a Los County Superior Court judge. Vivian’s last name comes from her mother, Canadian author Justin Wilson, who was married to Musk from 2000 to 2008. The couple had six children together.
Musk has faced criticism for his commentary on trans identity in the past. In a tweet shared in December, 2020, he said that he “absolutely” supports trans rights but finds “all these pronouns [...] an esthetic nightmare.”
