‘He punched me’: Elon Musk reveals son Lil X is behind black eye bruise

Elon Musk, who was spotted with a black bruise near his eye at an Oval Office press conference, revealed that his five-year-old son punched him in the face

Updated on: May 31, 2025, 24:32:53 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Elon Musk, who was spotted with a black bruise near his eye at an Oval Office press conference on Friday, revealed that his five-year-old son punched him in the face. The 53-year-old was attending his last presser as President Donald Trump's special adviser when several viewers spotted a black spot near his eye.

Elon Musk was spotted with a black eye on Friday (AFP)

A reporter asked Musk if his eye was ok. The Tesla CEO responded: “I wasn’t anywhere near France. I was just horsing around with little X, and I said punch me in the face and he did.” The 53-year-old's ‘France’ reference stemmed from a video of French President Emmanuel Macron getting shoved in the face while on an airplane.

Meanwhile, Musk addressed his DOGE tenure at the presser. The billionaire said that he would remain a ‘friend and advisor’ to President Trump.

"I look forward to continuing to be a friend and advisor to the president," Musk told reporters after Trump handed a golden key as a gift. Wearing a black T-shirt, jacket, and a baseball cap, Musk added that he would keep supporting the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team that is "relentlessly pursuing a trillion dollars in waste" in reductions that will "benefit the American taxpayer."

“We became, like, essentially the DOGE bogeyman, where any cut anywhere would be ascribed to DOGE,” he added.

Earlier in the day, a bombshell New York Times report made several claims about Elon Musk's alleged drug use. The newspaper said that the 53-year-old used so much ketamine during the 2024 campaign that he developed bladder problems.

Musk was asked about the report. He said people should ‘not trust the Times’. “We move on.”

Meanwhile, Trump said his administration is “committed to making the DOGE cuts permanent and stopping much more of the waste in the months that come.”

He said that Musk "is really not leaving" as DOGE is working on further priorities such as "modernization" of the tax-collecting Internal Revenue Service, whose ranks have been slashed.

Trump said of Musk: “I have a feeling it's his baby, and I think he's going to be doing a lot of things.”

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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