Tesla CEO Elon Musk's estranged transgender daughter, Vivian Wilson, publicly countered her father's claims that she is 'dead.' Musk alleged in an interview with Jordan Peterson that he was 'tricked' into approving gender-affirming care for Wilson at 16 and had subsequently 'lost' his son. Wilson criticized her father's characterization of her childhood as 'entirely fake' and accused him of peddling harmful stereotypes about trans and queer people. Musk's frustrations over Wilson's transition have been central to his rightward political shift. He has been embraced by prominent conservatives, spoken out against corporate diversity initiatives, and endorsed Donald Trump in the 2024 election. Musk has also faced criticism for his views on gender-affirming care and his refusal to use accurate pronouns for trans individuals. Wilson has formally severed ties with Musk and sought to officially change her name. [7dbf782e]