In an unusual and intense public reaction, Elon Musk has criticized The Wall Street Journal, labeling it “worse than TMZ” following the publication of an extensive investigative article that claims the billionaire is covertly attempting to create a “legion” of children.

This report delves into Musk’s personal life, his increasing number of children, and his purported efforts to influence their mothers through financial means and legal confidentiality, striking a chord that Musk found impossible to overlook.

Just hours after the article’s release, Musk responded on his platform, X, with a succinct yet scathing remark: “TMZ >> WSJ.” This brief statement, laced with contempt, clearly indicates Musk’s view that the Journal, traditionally regarded as a pillar of serious financial reporting, is inferior to tabloid journalism.

This is not the first instance of Musk expressing disdain for the Journal. Earlier this year, in January, he referred to the outlet as “trash” after it published another exposé raising concerns among Tesla and SpaceX board members regarding Musk’s alleged drug use.

However, this latest article strikes a more personal note. Its headline reads like a scene from a dystopian narrative: “The Tactics Elon Musk Uses to Manage His ‘Legion’ of Babies — and Their Mothers.”

The article features a portrait of Ashley St. Clair, a 26-year-old conservative influencer who recently alleged that Musk compensated her to remain silent after she gave birth to his child.

The piece does not hold back, accusing Musk of secretly fathering more children than he has publicly acknowledged, using financial leverage to manipulate women, controlling their stories through non-disclosure agreements, and pursuing an unusual, high-stakes strategy to ensure the future is populated by his own lineage.

The article suggests that Musk’s motivations stem from his long-held belief that declining birth rates pose a risk of population collapse, which he has characterized as a more significant threat than climate change.

The Journal claims that Musk’s proposed solution to this “crisis” is…The Wall Street Journal, a platform that Elon Musk once deemed suitable for announcing significant developments from his company, has now exposed the framework of his private empire. The repercussions are already unfolding.

Musk’s image as a visionary futurist is being challenged by narratives that focus not on innovation, but rather on concealed children, secrecy, and emotional detachment. The portrayal of a “baby legion” transforms Musk’s previously celebrated pro-natalist stance into something more clinical and strategic.

This situation transcends family values; it revolves around metrics and tactics. Critics suggest that it reflects a perilous fixation on legacy that approaches a messianic fervor. Nevertheless, Musk shows no inclination to withdraw. He perceives that the only threat greater than a declining stock price or a postponed launch is a world lacking sufficient births.

If others are unwilling to take action, he is prepared to do so repeatedly. His disdain for the Wall Street Journal may stem from personal feelings, but it also serves a strategic purpose. By labeling the publication as “worse than TMZ,” Musk aims to diminish credible investigative journalism to mere gossip and distraction. However, the details of the story are already public.

The portrayal of Musk as a man racing against extinction, accompanied by secret children and mothers bound by non-disclosure agreements, cannot be erased by memes or sarcastic remarks. This moment is significant.

For all of Musk’s assertions about preserving civilization, the very society he aims to protect is now scrutinizing the implications—not only in financial terms but also regarding truth, transparency, and human dignity. The world is observing, and regardless of how vehemently Elon Musk dismisses the narrative as “trash,” the tale of the child legion has already taken shape.