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Additional Controversies
The incident at HUD is underscored by personal controversies involving Musk himself. Reports emerging on February 22nd revealed that conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair filed for sole custody of their son, also submitting a paternity petition to legally recognize Musk as the father. St. Clair alleges that their romantic relationship began around May 2023, a claim that adds further complexity to the public personas of both Musk and the political landscape they inhabit.