Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed that he was tricked into giving consent for his child to go on puberty blockers, adding that “the woke mind virus” figuratively killed his elder son.
In an interview with Canadian psychologist and author Jordan Peterson, Musk spoke about his concerns regarding children undergoing procedures related to gender dysphoria—the clinical diagnosis for significant distress resulting from an incongruence between a person’s gender identity and the sex they were assigned at birth.
His comments came two years after reports emerged that his son Xavier Alexander Musk decided to transition into a woman. In 2022, Xavier turned into Vivian Jenna Wilson and dropped the surname “Musk” to sever ties with the Tesla and SpaceX founder, according to US media reports.
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During a live stream on social media platform X, Musk described the term “gender-affirming care” as a misleading euphemism. Musk, who is one of the richest men on Earth, described these procedures as unethical practices that lead to sterilisation and irreversible changes among teens.
“I was essentially tricked into signing documents for one of my older boys,” Musk revealed, reflecting on his experience with his son Xavier’s transition. “I lost my son, essentially,” he said, referring to the concept of ‘deadnaming’ as the loss of a child due to what he termed the “woke mind virus.”
Peterson, known for his critique of political correctness and social justice movements, supported Musk’s views. “No reliable clinician ever believed that,” Peterson stated regarding claims of increased suicide risk among transgender individuals due to gender dysphoria. Musk further slammed the promotion of these procedures, suggesting those advocating for them should face legal consequences.
“It’s incredibly evil,” he said, advocating for stricter oversight and education on the implications of such medical decisions, particularly for minors. The discussion between Musk and Peterson comes amid ongoing debate on the ethical considerations of medical interventions for minors struggling with gender dysphoria.
In the United States, Republican-led states have passed several laws in recent years targeting medications or surgical interventions for adolescents with gender dysphoria. The law bans healthcare workers from administering puberty blockers and hormones for purposes “inconsistent with the minor’s sex.” Providers can be sued and face fines and professional discipline for violations.
