Sunday 14 December 2025 08:01 GMT Elon Musk claims work will be 'optional' with the rise of AI and robots Elon Musk sparked controversy with a post on X stating, "If you have a womb, you are a woman. Otherwise, you are not," which garnered over 30 million views. The 13-word message received varied reactions, with many users agreeing, while others challenged it by citing medical conditions like MRKH syndrome or hysterectomies, and the existence of trans women. Musk's comments followed a public exchange with California Governor Gavin Newsom concerning transgender individuals, during which Newsom's office referenced Musk's estranged transgender daughter. Musk responded to Newsom by referring to his daughter as his "son, Xavier" and attributing her transition to a "tragic mental illness caused by the evil woke mind virus." The article highlights Musk's history of controversial social media posts, including previous comments on Taylor Swift, historical figures, and a claim involving Donald Trump and the Epstein files. In full ‘If you have a womb, you’re a woman’: Elon Musk post on womanhood sparks heated debate