Elon Musk shared that he believes Vivian—his estranged transgender daugher with ex Justine Wilson—has been “killed” by “woke mind virus.”

Elon Musk is getting candid about his relationship with his estranged daughter.

The Tesla CEO shared that 20-year-old Vivian Jenna Wilson—whom he shares with ex-wife Justine Wilson—was “killed” in his eyes by “the woke mind virus” by seeking gender-affirming care after coming out as transgender.

“I was essentially tricked into signing documents,” Elon told Daily Wire in an interview published July 23. “This was really before I had any understanding of what was going on, and we had COVID going on, so there was a lot of confusion.”

The SpaceX founder claimed he only agreed to sign the papers that gave Vivian permission to undergo gender-affirming care because he was told she “might commit suicide” if he didn’t.

“I was tricked into doing this,” Elon continued. “I lost my son, essentially.”

Noting that the act of referring to a transgender person by their old name is called “deadnaming,” he added, “The reason they call it ‘deadnaming’ is because your son is dead.”

And Elon—who also shares late son Nevada Alexander Musk, Vivian’s twin brother Griffin Musk, and 16-year-old triplets Kai Musk, Saxon Musk and Damian Musk with Justine—doesn’t want to experience that loss again. As he explained, “I vowed to destroy the woke mind virus after that, and we’re making some progress.”

Vivian cut ties with Elon in 2022 after filing a petition to change her name due to her gender identity and her severed relationship with the patriarch.

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“I no longer live with,” Vivian wrote in court documents obtained by E! News at the time, “or wish to be related to my biological father in any way, shape or form.”

In addition to his children with Justine, Elon also shares kids X Æ A-Xii, 4, Exa Dark Sideræl, 2, and Techno Mechanicus, whose birth was confirmed in 2023, with ex Grimes, as well as three kids—2-year-old twins Strider and Azureand a third baby welcomed in March—with partner Shivon Zilis.

And while he’s no longer in contact with Vivian, the 53-year-old previously shared that he has strong bonds with his other kids.

“I have very good relationships with all the others,” Elon told Financial Times in an interview published June 23. “Can’t win them all.”

E! News has reached out to Justine for comment but hasn’t heard back.

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur known for his ventures such as SpaceX and Tesla, has always been vocal about his skepticism towards the “woke” trend. He has expressed concerns that it stifles creativity and innovation by promoting excessive political correctness and censorship. Musk believes in fostering an environment where diverse viewpoints can be openly discussed and where meritocracy, rather than identity politics, prevails.

In various public statements and social media posts, Musk has criticized what he perceives as the overreach of political correctness and cancel culture, which he views as detrimental to free speech and intellectual discourse. He has argued for the importance of allowing people to express dissenting opinions without fear of retaliation or being labeled.

Musk’s stance on these issues reflects his belief in individuality, resilience, and the pursuit of bold ideas. He advocates for a future where innovation is driven by ingenuity and determination rather than conformity to societal trends. As a prominent figure in both technology and business, Musk’s perspective on the “woke” trend sparks ongoing debate and reflection on the balance between social progress and freedom of expression.