President Donald Trump walked with Elon Musk’s young son X Æ A-12, aka Lil X or Little X, across the South Lawn of the White House toward Marine One Friday evening on the way to spend the weekend in Mar-a-Lago. Elon Musk followed at a distance, letting Trump play ‘grandpa’ to the rambunctious four-year-old.
Trump, in a good mood after returning to the White House from his triumphant speech at the Department of Justice, emerged from the Oval Office with Little X, walking toward Marine One while father Elon trailed behind. Trump paused and acknowledged the press gaggle, pointed at the boy and playfully drew an X in the air with his hand, twice.
President Trump & Lil X 🇺🇸 @elonmusk pic.twitter.com/ajhB66FpDP
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 14, 2025
Dressed in a long dark overcoat like Trump, Little X adorably jogged to keep up with the President as he strode across the South Lawn.
Little X was fascinated by the Marine Corps helicopter, twisting and turning to look at it, taking Trump’s hand as they approached the stair case. Trump picked up Little X and set him on the stairs before stepping up himself (with a