Elon Musk Explains How He Got His Black Eye In The Most Hilarious Way!

Elon Musk has answered the internet’s biggest question: “How did he get the black eye?”

As Musk and Trump got together to hold a press conference to commemorate Musk’s last day as a special government employee, many users on the internet noticed Musk had a black eye on his right eye.

The black eye had many users on the internet speculating whether Musk had joined the “Black Eye Club.”

We cover that here:

OH NO: Elon Musk Joins The “Black Eye Club”?

Later in the press conference a member of the media flat-out asked Musk how he got the black eye and he jokingly responded, "Well I wasn't in France!"

Musk's comments were a playful dig at French President Emmanuel Macron, who was hit in the face by his wife earlier in the week.

In case you missed it, here it is:

France’s President Emmanuel Macron was hit in the face by his wife as they arrived in Vietnam.
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— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) May 26, 2025

After the quick joke, Musk answered the question more seriously and revealed that his son had given him the shiner.

Watch here:

Elon Musk just got asked why he has a black eye. pic.twitter.com/8RScbhfdXv

— Blue Georgia (@BlueATLGeorgia) May 30, 2025

However, some users on X did not buy Musk's answer.

Take a look:

Musk's officially blamed his black eye on his 5 year old son, claiming he told him to punch him as a game. However, on closer inspection you can see other bruising and scratches. pic.twitter.com/l4OdZKU52P

— Anonymous (@YourAnonCentral) May 30, 2025

The New York Times reported how Trump responded to the black eye:

The president seemed to find this rather amusing. “I didn’t notice,” he said as he turned in his seat to get a better look at Mr. Musk. “That was X that did that?”

Mr. Trump has spent a considerable amount of time around the little slugger over these last 130 days. He and Mr. Musk have even brought the child to sit ringside with them at Ultimate Fighting Championship matches.

Mr. Trump thought about the explanation that was being offered for the black eye. “X could do it,” he concluded, sounding almost impressed. “If you knew X, he could do it.” The way the president said this, you’d never guess he was talking about a 5-year-old.