Elon Musk is flanked by massive security detail as he takes young son to visit ancient tomb during visit to Patheon in Rome
Elon Musk, 52, was surrounded by massive security detail as he took his young son to the ancient tomb at the Patheon in Rome, Italy, on Saturday.
The Tesla CEO tried to arrange some sightseeing with his three-year-old son X Æ A-12, who goes by 'X' while in town for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's political event ATREJU.
The father-son duo took in the intricate art together at the Borghese Gallery and Museum while Musk snapped some photos.
He was also accompanied by a platoon of bodyguards who stayed by his side on the streets of Rome all night.
He took his son through the museum, making frequent stops at the tomb of Raffaello Sanzio and then stopping in front of the Chapel of San Giuseppe in the Holy Land.
Elon Musk, 52, went on a site visit with his three-year-old son X Æ A-12, who goes by 'X'
The father and son were constantly surrounded by massive security details as they toured the Patheon in Rome
The owner of X (formally known as Twitter) also posted photos of him with his son, as well as photos of the art they saw on social media.
He shared a photo of Bernini's Apollo and Daphne marble sculpture and a photo of him with X Æ A-12 gazing at another piece.
As the stipple dad walked around, his little one, who he also calls “Lil X,” wrapped his arms around his dad's neck and took in the art and scenery.
At one point it seemed that Musk and his son received special gifts from the museum.
X Æ A- seemed interested in some parts, but at some point he started looking a bit grumpy and tired.
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The billionaire had a total of eleven children, including his firstborn with ex-wife Justine Wilson, who tragically died at a young age from cot death.
At one point it seemed that Musk and his son received special gifts from the museum
Musk stood tall with his son wrapped around his shoulders as he took a photo
The pair take in the wondrous works of art while Musk took a trip to Italy for the political event ATREJU
Musk welcomed twins with Neuralink director Shivon Zilis in November 2021, just weeks before Musk and Grimes had their second child via surrogate.
The father and son appeared to be visiting the sights alone, and it is unclear if anyone else joined them on the trip.
The annual political festival ATREJU was held from Friday to Sunday and is organized by the European Conservative and Reform Party family.
This year, Musk was the main guest at the conference and in a video posted to his X account, Musk said: “Italy is an incredible country, an incredible culture. I like visitors. I like Italian people. Italia,” as he saluted a wine glass in the air.
In another clip, Musk is heard saying, “Go people! Team humanity!”
According to CNNthe billionaire spoke regularly during the conference about the human population, encouraging the crowd to “make more Italian to save Italian culture.”
In other recent news, Musk was accused of promoting anti-Semitism in the wake of the war between Israel and Hamas after he agreed with a post claiming that the Jewish people “incite hatred of whites.”
As his comment went viral, he apologized for his actions and said it was “one of the most foolish” things he has done on the platform.
Musk is seen arriving in a white Tesla on the streets of Rome, surrounded by security guards
A large group of security guards are seen surrounding the billionaire as he plays tourist in Rome
X seemed to have moments where he was excited and interested in the art, and other moments where he looked grumpy and tired
Musk and 'Lil X' as the toddler covers his face with the hood of his black jacket and his father looks into the camera
He also told advertisers to “Go fuck yourself” after many of them fled the platform.
X and Musk have come under fire for what some say is rampant anti-Semitism on the site. It has even led to major companies such as Apple and Disney removing advertisements from the platform.
Andy Cohen's aftershow for 'Watch What Happens Live' was recently taken off the platform in an effort to prevent their content from appearing alongside anti-Semitic posts.
A source said Page six that WWHL production was concerned about their content “living alongside inappropriate, hateful, or anti-Semitic advertising or content” and that “the staff wanted the content to live in a safe place.”
Cohen, who is Jewish and executive producer of the late-night show, is said to have been involved in the decision.