Vivan Jenna Wilson, the transgender daughter of Elon Musk, has spoken out against her father’s recent claims regarding her gender-affirming treatment. Musk, in an interview with author Jordan Peterson, alleged that he was tricked into signing consent forms for the treatment in 2020. However, Wilson, in an interview with NBC News, firmly refuted this claim, stating that Musk studied the forms thoroughly before signing them. She emphasized that under state law, both parents’ consent was required for the treatment, and there was no trickery involved.
Wilson went on to accuse Musk of being a distant and cruel father throughout her childhood. She described him as an absentee parent who was present for only a small fraction of her life, despite having half custody. She painted a picture of a man who often berated her and displayed coldness and anger towards her. Wilson also revealed that Musk pressured her to exhibit more masculine traits, even as a child, going so far as to criticize her voice for being too high.
In the interview with Peterson, Musk made several inflammatory statements about Wilson, referring to her by her former name and gender assigned at birth. He claimed that he had “lost” his son and that his child had been “killed by the woke mind virus,” attributing his daughter’s transition to a dangerous ideology. Musk further alleged that he was tricked into approving the gender-affirming treatment, implying that he was misled about the effects of puberty blockers.
Wilson, in response to her father’s accusations, stated that she could not let his remarks go unchallenged. She asserted that Musk must have assumed she wouldn’t respond to his public comments, but she felt compelled to speak out against his lies to millions of people.
Wilson’s revelations shed light on a complex family dynamic and expose the personal struggles of a young woman navigating her identity in the public eye. The situation underscores the importance of respecting individual choices, particularly in matters of personal identity and healthcare.
