Elon Musk vs. Ashley St. Clair

Beginning in mid-May, St. Clair released a series of TikTok videos totaling over 90 minutes, detailing a private relationship with Musk and alleging he claimed possession of ‘lasers in space’ capable of creating atmospheric anomalies. The videos amassed 50 million views within a week, 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 silence, lasting over 10 days, was interpreted as strategic restraint. Individual clips circulated rapidly across TikTok, X, and Instagram, making this feud a cross-platform phenomenon.