Fire and Fury: Musk Removes Post on Trump's Link to Epstein Files
Musk removes discussion linking Trump to Epstein documents
In a dramatic public spat between billionaire Elon Musk and U.S. President Donald Trump, the tech tycoon pulled an incendiary comment on his platform, X. Musk implied that Trump's name cropped up in the controversial Epstein files, only for them to mysteriously remain under wraps.
Musk's post on X suggested the reason for the Epstein files' non-release was due to Trump's presence within them. To top it off, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla wished the President a "splendid day."
Epstein Exposé: Did Musk Drop a Bomb?
The Epstein scandal delved into the dark world of sexual abuse and high-profile figures. The late financier Jeffrey Epstein, Trump's Florida neighbor, was accused of exploiting numerous girls and young women. Prominent figures like British Prince Andrew were also implicated.
Musk's X post did not shed light on which documents he referred to or provided concrete evidence for his claims. Reports pointed to Trump's name surfacing in certain Epstein-related papers, but no wrongdoing was pinned on the President.
Trump had echoed the public's demand for the full release of those documents during his campaign. However, little progress has been made. Following his divisive exchange with Trump, Musk hinted that the real reason for the documents' secrecy was Trump's involvement.
Musk initially backed the MAGA ("Make America Great Again") movement and pumped around $280 million (approximately $245 million) into Trump's campaign. In return, Trump appointed Musk as his special advisor, assigning him the grueling task of slashing government expenses. Musk relinquished his role at the end of May and became increasingly critical of Trump's tax proposals.
Criticisms Galore: Musk Unleashes on Trump
As the U.S. President and the billionaire's feud escalated, parallels were drawn with the visit of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to Washington. Musk accused Trump of losing everything, including the election, without him. Furthermore, the billionaire proposed the creation of a brand-new party, sparking a constant stream of heated responses from Trump.
According to ABC News, Trump expressed his disinterest in reconciling with Musk for the moment.
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Musk's remark was met with widespread attention and was seen as one of the latest jabs in the heated back-and-forth between the billionaire entrepreneur and the President. Musk eventually erased the post, causing many to interpret it as a peaceful gesture (1, 2). On the other hand, Trump countered Musk's allegation by reposting a statement from Epstein's former lawyer, David Schoen, stating that Epstein had no information that would harm Trump (3).
- Despite his removal of the post, Elon Musk's suggestion of Donald Trump's involvement in the Epstein files has stirred discussions in the realm of politics, general-news, and crime-and-justice, reigniting the ongoing public debate.
- In an unexpected twist, neither Elon Musk nor Donald Trump seems willing to say that they are not involved in some form of conversation, keeping the speculations surrounding their feud and potential connections to the Epstein scandal alive.
