{"id":2422958,"date":"2025-04-13T07:29:02","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T11:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/adorable-video-shows-trump-walking-with-small-child-trumps-hand-gesture-to-reporters-reveals-who-he-is\/"},"modified":"2025-04-13T07:30:05","modified_gmt":"2025-04-13T11:30:05","slug":"adorable-video-shows-trump-walking-with-small-child-trumps-hand-gesture-to-reporters-reveals-who-he-is","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/adorable-video-shows-trump-walking-with-small-child-trumps-hand-gesture-to-reporters-reveals-who-he-is\/","title":{"rendered":"Adorable Video Shows Trump Walking with Small Child: Trump&#8217;s Hand Gesture to Reporters Reveals Who He Is"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fadorable-video-shows-trump-walking-with-small-child-trumps-hand-gesture-to-reporters-reveals-who-he-is%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2422958&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses a charming video featuring Elon Musk&#8217;s four-year-old son, referred to as &#8220;lil X,&#8221; which garnered over 76 million views shortly after being posted online.The video shows &#8220;Lil X&#8221; joyfully interacting wiht former president Donald Trump as they approached Marine One, the presidential helicopter. musk was present but followed behind. The media described the encounter as heartwarming, with many <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">social media users expressing delight<\/a> at the sight of a child in the White House. <\/p>\n<p>The report highlights that &#8220;lil X&#8221; has often accompanied Musk during government engagements, including in the Oval Office and through the halls of Congress, drawing parallels to moments in history, such as John F. Kennedy Jr. playing under his father&#8217;s desk. while some critics have commented on the appropriateness of the child&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/supreme-court-hands-disgraced-attorney-michael-avenatti-a-painful-loss\/\" title=\"Supreme Court Deals Blow to Disgraced Lawyer Avenatti\">late-night appearances<\/a>, many others appreciate the return of children to political settings, celebrating the message that children are more than mere distractions. The article concludes with an example of a previous interaction where &#8220;Lil X&#8221; tells his father to &#8220;save America&#8221; and &#8220;help Trump,&#8221; indicating a surprising level of awareness regarding his father&#8217;s political activities.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_3)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Like most parents, Elon Musk loves to  photos and videos of his kids online.<\/p>\n<p>One <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sidney-powell-witness-in-hospital-after-beating\/\" title=\"Sidney Powell: Witness in Hospital After Beating\">video clip<\/a> that he d Tuesday racked up over 76 million views within less than 24 hours.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"zxx\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/17A9JHT7yy\">pic.twitter.com\/17A9JHT7yy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1909484451958341667?\">April 8, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The clip featured Musk&rsquo;s four-year-old son, X &AElig; A-Xii, or &ldquo;X&rdquo; for short, who has been the billionaire&rsquo;s frequent companion during his work with President Donald Trump&rsquo;s Department of Government Efficiency in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); 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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=85b3g8c8\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>The boy, whom Elon often refers to as &ldquo;Lil X,&rdquo; showed up &mdash; hopping, skipping, and jumping along &mdash; next to Trump as they made their way toward Marine One, the presidential helicopter.<\/p>\n<p>(Elon was there, too, but he was following behind with another group of presidential aides and advisers.)<\/p>\n<p>Someone in the news media must have called out, asking who the child with him was.<\/p>\n<p>Trump stopped, drew a big &ldquo;X&rdquo; in the air, and pointed to the boy.<\/p>\n<p>Then the two walked on, Trump purposefully striding toward the helicopter and Lil X bouncing along behind like the energetic preschooler he is.<\/p>\n<p>When they reached the steps of the helicopter, Trump lifted the boy onto the steps.<\/p>\n<p>The New York Post called images of that encounter (which actually took place several weeks ago, in mid-March) &ldquo;heartwarming.&rdquo; Many on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/he-is-of-course-completely-right-walsh-wheeler-others-back-knowles-call-to-end-transgenderism\/\" title=\"\u2018He Is Of Course Completely Right\u2019: Walsh, Wheeler, Others Back Knowles\u2019 Call To End Transgenderism\">social media agreed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">That&rsquo;s some serious cuteness.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Paul A. Szypula &#127482;&#127480; (@Bubblebathgirl) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Bubblebathgirl\/status\/1909582229124055514?\">April 8, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">On of My favorite videos. Trump and Lil X.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Juanita Broaddrick (@atensnut) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/atensnut\/status\/1909571446759731552?\">April 8, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Elon Musk has fathered 14 children, but Lil X, his first child with musician Grimes, whose real name is Claire Elise Boucher, is the one who usually seems to accompany his dad on government errands.<\/p>\n<p>Lil X has ridden on his dad&rsquo;s shoulders through the halls of Congress, fidgeted through meetings with Trump in the Oval Office, and celebrated victories with Trump&rsquo;s family at the president&rsquo;s Mar-a-Lago Florida estate.<\/p>\n<p>Some grinches and liberals have grumbled and bah-humbugged about the lack of decorum or the boy&rsquo;s frequent appearances at hours far past other preschoolers&rsquo; bedtimes.<\/p>\n<p>Others have been charmed and relieved to see that children are once again welcome in the White House.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Elon Musk&rsquo;s son stole the show in the Oval Office today. I love the pro-child message this sends.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work.&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2y0seI2B8n\">pic.twitter.com\/2y0seI2B8n<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Christine Yeargin (@christineyeargs) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/christineyeargs\/status\/1889452414719475797?\">February 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Some have said Lil X&rsquo;s February Oval Office appearance brought to mind scenes of little John-John Kennedy playing under the Resolute Desk as his father, John F. Kennedy, worked.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Iconic as JFK Jr under hidden cubby in Resolute desk: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/sa5Be74VNL\">pic.twitter.com\/sa5Be74VNL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; MJC Esq (@MJCEsq7) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MJCEsq7\/status\/1900748807530250480?\">March 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Despite his young age, Lil X appears to have a grasp on the importance of his father&rsquo;s work for the government.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Elon Musk&rsquo;s son, Lil X: &ldquo;Save America. Help Trump&rdquo;&#127482;&#127480;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yCQMaZzjdY\">pic.twitter.com\/yCQMaZzjdY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bennyjohnson\/status\/1865960309581586534?\">December 9, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In the December video, posted to social media platform X several weeks before Trump&rsquo;s inauguration, the boy and his father discussed the task ahead.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;What should I do?&rdquo; Musk asked his son.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Save America,&rdquo; the boy replied.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;And?&rdquo; Musk prompted him further.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Help Trump,&rdquo; Lil X said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Okay,&rdquo; Musk replied approvingly.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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