President Donald Trump shared an endearing moment with Elon Musk’s young son, X Æ A-Xii, on the South Lawn of the White House on Friday. The 78-year-old leader and the four-year-old child were captured walking together, holding hands, before boarding Marine One.
🚨 BREAKING: President Trump just boarded Marine One alongside Elon Musk’s son, known as Lil X.
The child appeared thrilled, excitedly hopping alongside Trump! 😆
Before stepping onto the helicopter, Trump helped Lil X aboard, with Musk following close behind. pic.twitter.com/jB8fS1NYTY
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) March 14, 2025
Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, joined them as they prepared to travel to Palm Beach, Florida, where Trump planned to spend the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
This heartwarming exchange quickly gained traction online, with social media platforms flooded with images and videos of the moment. In response to one such picture, Musk expressed his delight, commenting, “That’s a happy picture.”
The internet’s reaction was overwhelmingly positive, with many users referring to Trump as X’s “adopted grandpa.” One person commented, “This is the most adorable thing I’ve seen today,” while another said, “Trump is like X’s honorary grandfather. A beautiful moment. I hope X grows up appreciating the incredible life he has.”
So cute!!
He is having the time of his life!
Social media users showered praise on Trump, with many admiring his affectionate demeanor and likening him to a caring grandfather. One fan noted, “He’s such a grandpa when little ones are around. 👍🏼👍🏼”
He’s such a Grandpa when littles are around. 👍🏼👍🏼
This isn’t the first time Trump and Musk’s son have drawn attention. During a visit to the White House last month, X captivated audiences in the Oval Office, where Trump introduced him as “a brilliant kid with a high IQ.”
One particularly viral clip from that visit showed X displaying his playful side, engaging in antics such as picking his nose and wiping it on the desk, sparking a lively conversation online.
