Elon Musk’s child considers leaving the U.S. after Trump’s win
Why Elon Musk’s child wants to move away after Trump’s return to power
In the wake of Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Vivian Wilson, daughter of tech mogul Elon Musk, has announced her intent to leave the United States. Vivian, who legally changed her name and gender in 2022, made the decision public on Threads, explaining that she no longer sees a future for herself in the country.
She expressed concerns about a political landscape that she feels is increasingly hostile to marginalized communities, particularly those within the LGBTQ+ sphere.
“I don’t see my future being in the United States,” Vivian wrote. “Even if he’s only in office for four years, even if the anti-trans regulations magically don’t happen, the people who willingly voted this in are not going anywhere anytime soon.” Vivian’s decision highlights a trend among high-profile individuals who have expressed dismay over Trump’s policies and rhetoric. Alongside Wilson, celebrities like Cher, Barbra Streisand, and Whoopi Goldberg have previously said they would leave the country if Trump returned to power—though it remains to be seen if they will follow through.
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Vivian’s strained relationship with her father has only fueled her resolve to carve her own path. Born Xavier Musk, she legally distanced herself from Elon Musk two years ago by adopting her mother’s surname, Wilson, and publicly stating that she wished to sever ties with her father.
Musk, who is known for his outspoken nature on a range of political and social issues, has voiced discomfort with Vivian’s transition. In a July interview, he described the transition as a result of the “woke mind virus” and claimed that he had been misled into signing documents to facilitate the process, adding that he was told his child might consider self-harm without the change.
Musk’s public comments about his daughter’s gender identity have drawn criticism, particularly his assertion that his “son” is “dead.” Many saw these remarks as deeply insensitive, though Musk has since stated that his comments stem from confusion and concern about the broader cultural implications of “woke” ideology. Musk has linked Vivian’s choices to what he considers a social “virus” of progressive beliefs, a stance that underscores a widening generational and cultural divide within the United States.
As Trump’s second term begins, tensions like those between Musk and his daughter illustrate the way national political shifts impact families on a personal level. Vivian’s decision, whether temporary or permanent, signals a broader movement of discontent among Americans who feel their values are increasingly at odds with the country’s political direction. Only time will tell if this wave of public figures, like Vivian, will ultimately follow through on their plans to leave.
