"Only Elon Musk Can Get Away With Naming His Son X": Donald Trump

Washington, D.C.: Former U.S. President Donald Trump praised Elon Musk at the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), joking about the tech mogul's unconventional naming choices and lauding his influence in Trump’s administration.

Trump Praises Musk, Jokes About "X"

• Speaking at CPAC on February 22, Trump highlighted his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Musk's contributions.
• "Elon is doing a great job. We love Elon, don't we? He's a character. He's the only one who can get away with naming his son, X," Trump said.
• Musk, who renamed Twitter to "X" and founded SpaceX, responded with a post on X, stating, "Everything is called X."

Musk’s Growing Influence In Trump’s Circle

• The Tesla CEO has emerged as one of the most influential figures in Trump 2.0.
• Trump previously praised Musk on Truth Social, urging him to "get more aggressive" in his political and business engagements.
• Musk responded: "Will do, Mr. President!"

Musk Criticizes U.S. Spending

• Recently, Musk sparked debate by criticizing U.S. government spending, saying Americans "should be mad as h*ll" over rising debt.
• In an interview with Fox News, he warned that America could face bankruptcy if the deficit is not controlled.

Musk’s growing political alignment with Trump and influence in government policies continue to be a topic of intense debate.