In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through social media and beyond, the Wall Street Journal published an explosive exposé on Elon Musk’s alleged private efforts to “repopulate the world”—a goal reportedly rooted in his belief that declining global birth rates pose an existential threat to humanity. According to the report, Musk, the billionaire founder of SpaceX and Tesla, has been quietly enlisting women—primarily influencers and public intellectuals—to help fulfill what he views as a noble mission to save civilization.
Musk has long voiced his concerns about population decline. Speaking at a conference in 2021, he said plainly, “There are not enough people,” urging the public to understand that low birth rates are “one of the biggest risks to civilization.” For the 53-year-old father of at least 14 known children, this wasn’t just philosophical musing—it was, apparently, a call to action.
According to sources cited by the WSJ, Musk has personally reached out to women he considers ideal candidates for what some have referred to as his “personal Genesis project.” One of the women allegedly involved is conservative commentator Ashley St. Clair, who made headlines in February 2025 when she publicly revealed that Musk is the father of her infant son, Romulus. Their relationship reportedly began at Musk’s social media company headquarters in 2023 and quietly developed into a private liaison that resulted in the birth of their child in September 2024.
St. Clair’s announcement came just days ahead of a tabloid exposé. To control the narrative and protect her child, she took to Musk’s own platform, X, to make the revelation herself. “Five months ago, I welcomed a new baby into the world. Elon Musk is the father,” she wrote in a post dated February 14. “I have not previously disclosed this to protect our child’s privacy and safety, but in recent days it has become clear that tabloid media intends to do so, regardless of the harm it will cause.”
Behind the scenes, Musk had reportedly offered St. Clair a multimillion-dollar arrangement to keep the relationship and paternity under wraps. The offer included $15 million upfront and a $100,000 monthly allowance until the child turned 21. The terms, according to WSJ, included clauses preventing St. Clair from ever speaking negatively about Musk to their child, while Musk retained the freedom to publicly criticize her if he wished. If she violated the agreement, she would be obligated to return the full $15 million.
After her public disclosure, Musk allegedly retaliated by revoking the original financial offer. The $100,000 monthly support was cut to $40,000, and her April payout was reportedly slashed to just $20,000. For many, the shift in financial support raised questions about the power imbalance and conditional nature of Musk’s fatherhood.
