Musk’s Son Wipes Nose on Trump’s Desk, President Replaces 145-Year-Old Resolute Desk

Elon Musk Visits Trump with His Son

Elon Musk, who calls his son “X,” visited the Oval Office on February 11 while Trump was signing an executive order to resume federal workforce layoffs. During the visit, X was seen standing near the Resolute desk as Musk adjusted his son’s coat. The White House later shared footage of the moment.

Viral Video Shows Musk’s Son Wiping Nose on Resolute Desk

In the video, X Æ A-Xii is seen making noises before putting his finger in his nose and wiping it on the 145-year-old Resolute desk. Following the incident, Trump replaced the desk with the C&O desk. However, he clarified that the change is only temporary. He later shared an image of the Oval Office featuring the new desk on his social media platform, Truth Social, but did not confirm whether the switch was directly due to the incident.

Trump Confirms Desk Swap in Oval Office

Trump posted an update on Truth Social, writing:
“After an election, the President has the opportunity to choose from seven different desks. The C&O desk is well-known and was previously used by President George H.W. Bush and others. It has now been temporarily placed in the White House while the Resolute desk undergoes refinishing.”

History of the Resolute Desk

The Resolute desk had been a fixture in the Oval Office for 145 years. It was a gift from Britain’s Queen Victoria to U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1880 as a symbol of goodwill and friendship. The desk was crafted from oak wood salvaged from the British naval ship HMS Resolute.

Since its introduction, nearly every U.S. president has used the Resolute desk, except during the presidencies of Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, and Gerald Ford (1964–1977). President John F. Kennedy was the first to place it in the Oval Office in 1961, making it one of the most recognized pieces of furniture in U.S. political history.