Did Elon Musk’s son really tell Trump to 'shush your f***ing mouth up' in the Oval Office?

The four-year-old’s unexpected remark to Donald Trump during Musk’s White House visit sparks online frenzy.

Elon Musk’s four-year-old son, X Æ A-12, became the unlikely star of a White House press conference on February 11, overshadowing both his father and President Donald Trump. Musk was present to discuss government cost-cutting through his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), but X’s unexpected behavior quickly stole the spotlight.

As Musk answered questions from reporters, X kept himself entertained in ways that did not go unnoticed. The toddler was caught on camera picking his nose and wiping it on Trump’s desk before allegedly whispering to the President, “I want you to shush your f*cking mouth up!” The moment, which was picked up by several attendees, has since gone viral, with social media exploding with reactions.

I'M SCREAMINGpic.twitter.com/Q77UDXrNFZ

— chris evans (@notcapnamerica) February 12, 2025

Musk, attempting to keep the situation under control, tried to laugh it off as X continued his playful disruptions. “I thought my son might enjoy this, but he's sticking his fingers in my ears and stuff,” he told the press, before turning to X and saying, “Hey! Stop that.”

At another point, the four-year-old clung to his father’s shoulder and reportedly said to Trump, “Mr. President, it's me, I need to pee.” Trump, amused by the child’s boldness, went on to call him a “high IQ individual.”

Social media quickly erupted with commentary and memes, with many users finding humor in the surreal moment. One user wrote, “With all due respect, why is a non-elected official and his booger-picking child in the Oval Office at a press conference!?”

With all due respect why is a non elected official and his booger picking child in the Oval Office at a Press conference! I know, why ask why? 😱

— Bonniebelle (@sapphiredoll27) February 12, 2025

Another user joked about the chaotic scene: “P-please… I-I have a ch-child!” 

“P-please… I-I have a ch-child!” pic.twitter.com/wLLXSn6twm

— Anonymous (@YourAnonNews) February 12, 2025

Another joked, “History repeats itself,” sharing a comparison to past presidential children seen in the White House.

History repeats itself pic.twitter.com/ZuakkVddBt

— History Photographed (@HistoryInPics) February 12, 2025

Not really. The kid under JFKs desk wasn’t his weird friend’s son https://t.co/m5XZukoXZR

— 7/11 Truther (@DaveMcNamee3000) February 12, 2025

A different post sarcastically stated, “Fingers crossed.”

fingers crossed 🤞 https://t.co/gvLQ5EOJa5

— joey 🇵🇸 (@joey_underwood_) February 12, 2025

While the public fixated on X’s antics, the press conference itself focused on Trump signing an executive order endorsing DOGE’s cost-cutting measures. The initiative, which has already faced scrutiny, aims to reduce federal spending, including a $900 million cut from a government research office that tracks student progress.

Addressing concerns, Musk defended DOGE’s strategy, saying, "It's not just us going in and doing things willy-nilly. It's in partnership with the agency heads, and I check regularly with the president to make sure this is what he wants to happen.”