‘Elon Musk is a great father’: Fans go gaga as world’s richest man brings children to meet PM Modi

Elon Musk visited Blair House to meet PM Modi, during the leader's two-day visit to the US, where the prime miniter interacted warmly with Musk’s children.

Updated on: Feb 14, 2025, 09:40:28 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his two-day visit to the US, met with tech mogul Elon Musk and his family at Blair House in Washington DC, where the world leader was being hosted, on Thursday. Musk was accompanied by his partner and director of Neuralink, Shivon Zilis. He also had three children with him - his son little X and the twins he had with Zilis, Azure, and Strider. Expectedly, pictures of the meeting, especially of PM Modi interacting with the kids, made their way onto social media, delighting many. Now, fans of Elon Musk have taken to X to share their appreciation for the Tesla CEO for taking his kids to meet the world leader. Many are also hailing him as a “great father.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meeting Elon Musk and his family. (X/@narendramodi)

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What did social media say?

“So amazing... Lil X is a wonderful guy and his great father. Thank you, Mr President, for trusting our great hero. Love you, Elon Musk,” wrote an X user. Another added, “Elon Musk is a real hero and a great father. America is blessed to have Elon.” A third commented, “Elon Musk is a great father. He took his kids, Lil X, Azure, and Strider, with him to his meeting with Prime Minister Modi.” A few posted, “Elon Musk is a great father.”

After meeting with Musk's family, PM Modi shared a post on X. It shows the children interacting with the prime minister and Elon Musk. In two pictures, the PM is also seen interacting with the kids.

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Take a look at the X post by PM Modi:

PM Modi on meeting Elon Musk:

After the meeting, the Indian leader shared a post on X. “Had a very good meeting with Elon Musk in Washington DC. We discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about such as space, mobility, technology and innovation. I talked about India’s efforts towards reform and furthering ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance’,” he wrote.

Google Trends

According to Google Trends, searches for "Elon Musk" began gaining traction on February 13 and peaked on Friday. The highest search interest came from Mizoram, Delhi, Haryana, Arunachal Pradesh, and Chandigarh. Related queries included "Elon Musk current girlfriend," "How many children does Elon Musk have," "Reciprocal tariffs," "How many wives does Elon Musk have," and "Elon Musk family photo."

The surge in interest followed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to the US, during which he met tech mogul Elon Musk and his family at Blair House in Washington, DC, where the Indian leader was being hosted on Thursday.

Take a look at the Google Trends graph

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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