Elon Musk vs. Ashley St. Clair

Beginning in mid-May, St. Clair released a series of TikTok videos detailing a private relationship with Musk and alleging he made outlandish private claims about advanced technology he claimed to possess. The videos drew a huge audience quickly, sparking debate about power imbalances between ultra-wealthy figures and influencers. St. Clair, a prominent MAGA voice, criticized Musk—owner of X and a key political donor—making her act politically charged. Musk's extended silence was interpreted by observers as strategic restraint. Individual clips circulated rapidly across TikTok, X, and Instagram, making this feud a cross-platform phenomenon.