Vivian Wilson articulated her grievances in a candid interview with Teen Vogue, disclosing that the father-daughter duo has been estranged for five years. “I possess no regard for him,” she stated. “It irks me that individuals connect me to him. I have exhausted all energy for such matters.”
Wilson mentioned her financial independence, asserting that her father’s prominence weighs little on her daily life, which she experiences largely through media and social platforms. Currently residing in Tokyo and pursuing a translation degree, she reflects, “Seeing him in the news elicits thoughts of disbelief; I feel compelled to condemn such antics.”
Her denouncement extended to Musk’s widely disparaged salute, which some declared akin to a Nazi gesture during Trump’s inauguration festivities, while defenders alleged it was merely a “Roman” salute. “The Nazi salute debacle was outrageous,” she remarked. “Let’s err on the side of truth and acknowledge it for what it was.”
Despite Musk’s substantial wealth and his significant, albeit controversial, sway within the Trump administration, Wilson expresses no trepidation regarding her father’s influence. “I am not intimidated by him. The idea that I should quake in fear simply due to his fortune is absurd,” she articulated. “Why should I feel threatened? His ownership of Twitter warrants no reverence.”
Musk has distanced himself from Wilson, alleging he was “tricked” into allowing her to undergo gender-affirming medical treatments at 16, describing her as irretrievably lost to “radical Marxism.” Wilson refuted these claims, defining herself as a leftist rather than a Marxist and delineating her political convictions: “I advocate for universal healthcare and affirm that access to food, shelter, and water constitutes fundamental human rights.”
Furthermore, she contends that workers deserve equitable compensation for their labor and criticizes the phenomenon of wealth consolidation among billionaires like her father amidst widespread financial distress. “Wealth should not be monopolized by the exceedingly affluent, who often prioritize their self-interest,” she asserted.
Musk’s familial complexities have remained a subject of media fascination, particularly when allegations emerged regarding him having a secret child with conservative author Ashley St Clair. To date, Musk has refrained from commenting on these claims. The Independent has sought further statements from Musk.
Vocabulary List:
- Estranged /ɪˈstreɪndʒd/ (adjective): No longer close or affectionate to someone; alienated.
- Condemn /kənˈdɛm/ (verb): Express complete disapproval of typically in public.
- Disbelief /ˌdɪs.bɪˈliːf/ (noun): Inability or refusal to accept that something is true or real.
- Trepidation /ˌtrɛp.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/ (noun): A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.
- Equitable /ˈɛkwɪtəbl/ (adjective): Fair and impartial; just.
- Monopolized /məˈnɑːpəˌlaɪzd/ (verb): Obtained exclusive possession or control of a commodity or service.
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