Elon Musk has long been an advocate for increasing birth rates, but the revelation that he has fathered his 13th child, with conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair, has reignited debates about family, marriage, and the responsibilities of parenthood.
The news triggered sharply divided reactions, particularly among conservatives. Some, like former Representative Matt Gaetz, praised the child’s "incredible genetics." Others, however, criticised Musk’s approach to fatherhood, questioning the absence of a stable, traditional family structure. Former Turning Point USA staffer Jon Root voiced his frustration, stating: “Much of conservatism is filled with godless hypocrites who couldn’t care less about conserving traditional family values.”
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