Vivian Jenna Wilson, the estranged trans daughter of billionaire Elon Musk, has declared her intention to leave the United States after Donald Trump’s historic re-election. Wilson, 20, severed ties with her father in 2022 when she legally changed her gender and name, aiming to distance herself from the tech mogul.
Following Trump’s victory, Wilson shared her decision on Threads, stating, “I’ve thought this for a while, but yesterday confirmed it for me. I don’t see my future being in the United States.” She expressed concerns about the socio-political climate under Trump, particularly for the trans community, adding, “Even if the anti-trans regulations magically don’t happen, the people who willingly voted this in are not going anywhere anytime soon.
Wilson is one of six children Musk shares with his first wife, Justine Wilson. She has been vocal about her strained relationship with her father, accusing him of being unsupportive of her transition and absent during her upbringing. Musk has blamed elite educational institutions, such as the Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences in Santa Monica, for influencing Wilson, claiming they exposed her to a “woke mind virus.
In conversations with biographer Walter Isaacson, Musk lamented Wilson’s shift toward communism and her view that wealth is inherently evil. Musk, whose net worth is approximately $285.6 billion, admitted the estrangement with Wilson was deeply painful, even more so than the loss of his first child, Nevada. Despite his efforts to reconcile, Musk stated, “I’ve made many overtures, but she doesn’t want to spend time with me.
Wilson has refuted Musk’s claims, accusing him of being “cold” and “cruel.” In an NBC News interview, she recalled instances of emotional harassment as a child, describing how Musk berated her for having a high-pitched voice during a promotional road trip. She also denied Musk’s assertion that he was “tricked” into approving trans-related medical treatment for her as a teen, asserting he was fully informed.
At the time of the interview, Wilson had not spoken to Musk in four years.
Elon Musk has become a vocal supporter of Donald Trump, donating nearly $120 million to a pro-Trump super PAC during the 2024 election cycle. His public support for Trump marks a stark contrast to his earlier neutrality, as he appeared alongside Trump at rallies and urged Americans to vote Republican.
Wilson’s decision to leave the United States underscores the ongoing personal and ideological rift between her and Musk, as well as her broader concerns about the country’s direction. Her announcement highlights the challenges faced by trans individuals and others in an increasingly polarized political environment. Meanwhile, Musk continues to align himself with conservative ideologies, further cementing the divide between father and daughter.