Elon Musk has sparked controversy by claiming his daughter was "killed" by the "woke mind virus" after he was tricked into agreeing to gender-affirming care procedures. In an interview with Dr. Jordan Peterson, Musk referred to gender-reassignment surgery as "child mutilation and sterilization". He also discussed his 20-year-old child Vivian Jenna Wilson, who underwent these procedures during the pandemic. Musk alleged he was misled into signing documents and was told his child might commit suicide. The SpaceX founder's comments follow his ongoing criticism of what he terms the "woke mind virus," which he sees as a threat to modern civilization. Musk's daughter, legally named Vivian Jenna Wilson in 2022, cut ties with her father, citing gender identity and a dislike for him. Experts affirm that gender-affirming care is a science-backed, life-saving medical practice, although treatments continue to evolve and are not undertaken lightly.