Actress Megan Fox was criticized by tech billionaire turned former Twitter CEO Elon Musk for her children’s previous clothing choices. Conservative media personality Robby Starbuck accused Fox of child abuse and “forcing” her kids to wear “girl clothes.” Fox fired back on Instagram, accusing Starbuck of exploiting her children for his own political gain among the alt-right.
Megan Fox has responded to my concern about her sons being dressed up in girls clothes with an IG post where she seemingly threatens me with witchcraft. Does that seem like a sane response to you? Her post and my response back are below. ⬇️⬇️ pic.twitter.com/6ioRvpYK5i
— Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) June 11, 2023
After the heated exchange, Musk entered the conversation. The Twitter CFO chimed in via a now viral Tweet, saying that he was “looking to hire a VP of witchcraft and propaganda.”
Looking to hire a VP of Witchcraft & Propaganda
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 11, 2023
Another conservative influencer chimed in and suggested Megan Fox for the fictional job, given the phrasing of her Starbuck clap back. Musk then responded that “nobody is perfect” when the Twitter user stated that Fox was “bad at propaganda.”
Nobody is perfect
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 11, 2023
Fox’s ex-husband Brian Austin Green then fired back at Starbuck and Musk, blasting the false claims that their children were “forced to wear girl clothes.” In a statement to TMZ, Green said “It’s a totally bogus story. There are only a few people in their world that can actually verify whether or not a story like this is true and I can tell you with absolute certainty it is not. This person trying to claim this is true is a perfect example of someone with selfish motives that does not care about negatively affecting a parent child relationship.”
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Social Media Response
Social media users applauded Fox and Green for defending their children.
Megan Fox hit back at Robby Starbuck for going after her kids. Never cared for her before but she is a fierce mom protecting her kids and I'm here for it.
"You fucked with the wrong witch." pic.twitter.com/6vQFtYZ5QG
— Alejandra Caraballo (@Esqueer_) June 12, 2023
Others could not believe the absurdity of the internet discourse the actress’ children’s clothing choices had started. The viral image of Fox and her children was additionally taken several years ago.
The conservative freaks made up a story about Megan Fox forcing her kids to dress feminine and she trolled them with threats of witchcraft/black magic and now they’re all having meltdowns ????
— chateau bunny ❄️ (@cocainecross) June 12, 2023
Elsewhere, other onlookers pointed out the alleged hypocrisy of the many “parental rights” advocate conservative media personalities. Many have spoken out in support of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which limits the mention of LGBTQ+ related educational material in schools. One publication raised the point that while these parents are all for parents making their own choices in regards to their children’s gender expression, they do not support parents doing the same on the opposite end of the political spectrum.
Tennessean on the Starbuck attacks on @meganfox’s kids: "I'm trying to teach him to be confident no matter what anyone says.”
Fascinating how the same people who yell “parents rights!” to ban books etc. try so hard to control what other parents do. https://t.co/NF1ulAGLOY
— The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) June 12, 2023
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Fox and Green have not commented further on the situation.
