Elon Musk’s explosive claim that Donald Trump is named in the Epstein files has ignited a political firestorm, threatening their alliance and prompting bipartisan demands for transparency.
At a Glance
- Elon Musk alleged Trump is named in Jeffrey Epstein’s files, suggesting this is why they remain unreleased.
- Trump responded by threatening to cut government contracts with Musk’s companies, including SpaceX and Tesla.
- Musk later deleted his posts, but the damage to their relationship appears irreversible.
- The feud has led to bipartisan calls for the Department of Justice to release the Epstein files.
- No concrete evidence has emerged linking Trump to Epstein’s criminal activities.
The Feud Erupts
The once-amicable relationship between Elon Musk and Donald Trump has deteriorated rapidly. Musk, who previously served on Trump’s business advisory council, recently criticized the “One Big Beautiful Bill” for increasing the national deficit. In response, Trump threatened to cancel billions in government contracts awarded to Musk’s companies.
The conflict escalated when Musk claimed that Trump is named in the Epstein files, suggesting this was the true reason the documents have not been made public. In a now-deleted post on X, Musk wrote, “Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!”
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Political and Public Reactions
Musk’s allegations have intensified bipartisan scrutiny of the still-unreleased Epstein documents. Democratic Representatives Stephen Lynch and Robert Garcia joined Republican colleagues in urging the Department of Justice to release the files. The Democratic National Committee echoed these calls with a pointed statement: “What is Trump hiding? Release the Epstein files.”
Despite Musk’s claim, no verified evidence has yet been presented linking Trump to Epstein’s criminal activity. Trump’s name has surfaced in flight logs and public appearances with Epstein, but no formal charges or credible accusations have emerged. Trump has repeatedly denied wrongdoing and expressed support for releasing the files to clear his name.
Fallout and Future Implications
The feud has already produced financial and political fallout. Following Musk’s accusations, Tesla’s market value plunged by 15%, wiping out over $34 billion in capitalization. Trump-affiliated assets, including Truth Social and MAGA-themed cryptocurrencies, also saw sharp declines.
In the wake of the clash, Musk floated the idea of launching a new centrist movement, dubbed “The America Party,” signaling a possible break from traditional political affiliations.
Though Musk has since deleted the accusatory posts, the implications continue to ripple. The controversy has reignited interest in the Epstein case and increased public pressure on the DOJ to disclose remaining files. Whether the political fallout from this clash reshapes alliances—or derails ambitions—remains to be seen.
