Elon Musk publicly questioned Bill Gates's stance on child welfare, referencing Gates's past association with Jeffrey Epstein. Musk stated he would not want Gates to babysit his children, a remark made in response to Gates criticizing Musk's decision to cut funding for USAID. Gates had warned this action would severely harm children in poorer countries, a claim Musk dismissed as exaggerated. The exchange highlights a public feud between the two billionaires over charity, child welfare, and past associations.