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.

The saga didn’t end there.

Another woman drawn into Musk’s orbit is cryptocurrency influencer Tiffany Fong. Known for her online commentary on crypto scandals and interviews with embattled figures like FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, Fong had built a large audience on X and YouTube. According to the WSJ, Musk allegedly contacted her directly with a proposal that startled her friends: he asked if she would be willing to bear one of his children—despite never having met her in person.

Fong reportedly declined the bizarre proposition. Not long after, her income on X, which had briefly surged to $21,000 in just two weeks, suddenly dropped. The timing raised questions about whether her rejection had prompted Musk to sever ties and cut off her monetization pipeline.

Speculation about Fong’s connection to Musk intensified shortly after St. Clair’s bombshell announcement. Many began theorizing that Fong might be next in line to carry one of Musk’s offspring. “Wow, according to the Internet I’m pregnant. Congrats to me, this is huge news!!!” Fong joked on social media. She later clarified, “As far as I know, I am not pregnant, but thank you!!!” She has since strongly denied ever meeting Musk in person, calling the speculation absurd.

Public reactions to the WSJ report have been swift and fierce. “He’s so desperate for kids he cares little about, hope these women don’t become victims,” wrote one social media user. Another person tweeted, “This is so creepy omg,” while others questioned Musk’s ethics and motives. One user noted, “If you’re rich enough, you can buy pregnancies, labeled a genius, and forget genetics is roulette—especially when your daughter is trans & disowned you. Karma hits like a bad K trip.”

While Musk did not respond directly to the specific allegations in the WSJ article, he posted a cryptic message on X that read, “TMZ >> WSJ,” a dismissive nod implying that the Journal’s reporting was no better than a celebrity gossip rag.

Still, Musk’s interest in fathering a large number of children is well documented. In recent years, he has made comments promoting high fertility among intelligent people, suggesting that the future of civilization depends on it. He previously fathered twins with Shivon Zilis, a top executive at his company Neuralink, through IVF. Musk’s complex family tree now spans multiple women and numerous agreements, several of which remain legally sealed.

What sets this latest report apart is the suggestion that Musk’s efforts are part of a coordinated, perhaps even ideologically driven campaign to build a legacy of heirs—raising echoes of sci-fi and dystopian literature more than real-life modern parenting.

For many observers, this story isn’t just about one man’s eccentricities. It’s about power, control, and the blurred lines between philanthropy, personal ambition, and reproductive ethics in a world where wealth can alter the rules of engagement.

As online discourse continues to explode over the revelations, one thing is clear: Elon Musk is no ordinary father. Whether one sees him as a visionary or a megalomaniac, his quest to “save civilization” is unfolding in ways few could have predicted—and many still struggle to comprehend.