Elon Musk ignited a furious controversy on his X platform following a bizarre exchange with White House aide Stephen Miller, as reported by The Daily Beast. The incident centers around a provocative AI-generated post seemingly originating from Musk’s own account, responding to Miller’s statement, "We will take back America." In a move interpreted as a targeted "taunt," Musk wrote, "Just like I took your wife." This statement immediately fueled speculation about the state of Musk’s marriage to Katie Miller, who recently transitioned to a full-time role at X following her departure from the White House. Adding to the drama, Musk’s AI bot, Grok, was queried regarding the authenticity of the post. Grok responded, stating that the post "likely existed and was deleted." This admission, coupled with Musk’s subsequent exasperated denial – posting "No, it’s fake ffs [face palm emoji]. I never posted this" – further complicated the situation and raised questions about the role of AI in Musk’s public statements.
Adding to the complexity, Grok was specifically asked if Musk "took" Miller’s wife, it definitively stated, "There’s no credible evidence that Elon Musk ‘took’ Stephen Miller’s wife, Katie Miller, in any personal or romantic sense." The exchange underscores the increasingly blurred lines between human and artificial intelligence in public discourse, particularly when high-profile figures are involved. The situation also resurfaced earlier tensions between Musk and Trump, stemming from Musk’s criticism of a bipartisan infrastructure bill, which he argued undermined the Dogecoin mission to combat government waste. Musk had previously expressed "disappointment" with Trump’s "big, beautiful bill," stating, "I think a bill can be big or it can be beautiful, but I don’t know if it can be both. My personal opinion." He argued the bill added $2.4 trillion to the federal deficit over 10 years, contradicting its purported goals.
Miller countered, explaining that under senate budget rules, only mandatory spending could be cut in a reconciliation bill, and Dogecoin cuts would have required a separate appropriations bill. The controversy quickly escalated, with Musk’s subsequent actions suggesting a desire to repair relations with Trump. He shared Trump’s Truth Social post concerning the unrest in Los Angeles, characterizing it as an "invasion and occupation by illegal aliens and criminals." Notably, just four days later, Musk re-followed Stephen Miller on X, a move interpreted as a further attempt to mend fences. The entire episode highlights the volatile intersection of politics, technology, and celebrity, showcasing Musk’s willingness to engage in provocative exchanges and the rapid dissemination of information in the digital age.
The Daily Beast article provides further context and details surrounding this unfolding drama, offering a comprehensive account of the events and their implications. [Read The Daily Beast article here]
