Maye Musk Recalls Elon’s Early Genius as She Defends Billionaire Against Public Criticism
Maye Musk reflects on Elon Musk’s childhood intelligence and defends her son against recent accusations of racism and political controversy in new interview.
POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Maye Musk, the 78-year-old mother of Elon Musk, has shared personal reflections on her son’s early development, asserting that the tech mogul displayed signs of genius by the age of three.
In a recent interview with The Telegraph, the model and dietitian described how the 55-year-old billionaire would engage in logical reasoning as a toddler. She recalled instances where he would offer financial advice on household purchases, leaving her surprised by his precocious understanding of cost-efficiency.
Maye Musk, who holds citizenship in Canada, South Africa, and the United States, married Errol Musk in 1970 and gave birth to Elon in 1971. Following her 1979 divorce from Errol, Elon moved in with his father around the age of 10, where he gained access to resources like computers and encyclopedias that Maye could not provide at the time.
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Beyond childhood memories, Maye Musk addressed the intense public scrutiny surrounding her son, who has faced allegations of racism and criticism for his support of far-right figures, including British activist Tommy Robinson and Germany’s AfD party. She dismissed these accusations as dishonest and expressed distress over the negative media coverage and death threats directed at him.
The family dynamic has shifted significantly due to Elon’s global profile, with Maye noting that family gatherings with siblings Kimbal and Tosca now occur in remote, undisclosed locations to ensure privacy. She explained that maintaining contact is challenging, as Elon’s schedule is packed with hourly meetings, even on weekends.
Despite the pressures of his role at SpaceX and X, Maye Musk described a recent private celebration for his 55th birthday in June as a rare opportunity to relax. She emphasized that witnessing her son endure such harsh public treatment remains deeply upsetting, regardless of any potential differences in their political views.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
