Ashamed After ‘Child Legion’ Plan Is Exposed, Elon Musk Calls Major Newspaper Worse Than Trash

In an unusual and intense public reaction, Elon Musk has criticized The Wall Street Journal, labeling it “worse than TMZ” following the publication of an extensive investigative article that claims the billionaire is covertly attempting to create a “legion” of children. This report delves into Musk’s personal life, his increasing number of children, and his purported efforts to influence their mothers through financial means and legal confidentiality, striking a chord that Musk found impossible to overlook.

Just hours after the article’s release, Musk responded on his platform, X, with a succinct yet scathing remark: “TMZ >> WSJ.” This brief statement, laced with contempt, clearly indicates Musk’s view that the Journal, traditionally regarded as a pillar of serious financial reporting, is inferior to tabloid journalism.

This is not the first instance of Musk expressing disdain for the Journal. Earlier this year, in January, he referred to the outlet as “trash” after it published another exposé raising concerns among Tesla and SpaceX board members regarding Musk’s alleged drug use. However, this latest article strikes a more personal note. Its headline reads like a scene from a dystopian narrative: “The Tactics Elon Musk Uses to Manage His ‘Legion’ of Babies — and Their Mothers.”

The article features a portrait of Ashley St. Clair, a 26-year-old conservative influencer who recently alleged that Musk compensated her to remain silent after she gave birth to his child. The piece does not hold back, accusing Musk of secretly fathering more children than he has publicly acknowledged, using financial leverage to manipulate women, controlling their stories through non-disclosure agreements, and pursuing an unusual, high-stakes strategy to ensure the future is populated by his own lineage.