A lighthearted moment between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s young son, X Æ A-12—nicknamed “Lil X”—has taken the internet by storm, with social media users offering a mix of humor and commentary on the pair’s White House stroll.

In recently surfaced photos, Trump is seen walking alongside the four-year-old as they make their way across the White House lawn toward Marine One. The president, dressed in a dark suit and signature red tie, appears to be keeping an eye on Musk’s son, who is holding a toy and looking cheerful in a dark coat and beige pants.

Musk himself shared one of the now-viral images on X, simply captioning it, “That’s a happy picture.” But while the tech billionaire saw it as a sweet moment, others couldn’t help but poke fun at the scene.

Social media users quickly turned the photos into a meme, with some jokingly suggesting that Musk had “hired” Trump as a babysitter for his son. “A car salesman has turned the President of the United States into a baby-sitter. America is not a real place, man,” one commenter wrote. Another joked, “Trump finally has a real job—officially Lil X’s babysitter.”

The jokes kept rolling in, with one user observing, “It honestly looks like Elon is so in charge that he made Trump the babysitter.” Another replied, “Lil X is actually running the country, and Trump is just his security detail for the day.”

Beyond the humor, some pointed out what they saw as a symbolic shift in influence between Musk and Trump. “Interesting to see Musk walking ahead, discussing things with his team, while Trump stays behind, looking after his child. That says a lot about their power dynamic,” one user noted.

Since Trump’s return to the White House, Musk has been a frequent visitor, especially after taking on the role of head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a newly formed agency tasked with cutting wasteful federal spending. Meanwhile, his son has become a familiar presence at the White House, sparking even more online speculation.

“Does this kid live there now?” one person asked. Another joked, “Obviously—he’s the real president.”

Regardless of the internet’s playful take, the moment between Trump and Lil X has only fueled further conversation about Musk’s increasing role in Washington. And as the billionaire’s influence grows, it’s clear that his son isn’t the only Musk making headlines in the nation’s capital.

Sources: Daily Star