Musk removes discussion post linking Trump to Epstein documents.
Fired-Up Feud: Musk Deletes Controversial Post About Trump in Epstein Chronicles
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The drama between Trump and Musk heats up in Washington this week, as the two powerful figures engage in a heated exchange. The tech tycoon then appears to retract his claim.
Tech magnate Elon Musk has removed an incendiary post from his online platform, X, involving U.S. President Donald Trump and the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Musk alleged that Trump's name was the reason the Epstein files remained undisclosed, followed by a casual "have a nice day."
Musk's X post referred to Epstein's sex scandal, involving the former Palm Beach neighbor and accused sexual predator of underage victims and powerful associates like Britain's Prince Andrew. Musk's remarks did not specify which documents he was referencing or offer proof for his claims[4][5]. Trump was mentioned in some of the released Epstein documents[6], but no misconduct was attributed to him.
Trump had previously advocated for the disclosure of more documents during his campaign, but no action has been taken so far. After the conflict with the President, Musk suggested that the documents were withheld due to Trump's presence in them[1].
Once a supporter of Trump's MAGA movement during the 2024 campaign, contributing an estimated $280 million ($245 million), Musk served as a special advisor to the President following his victory. Musk resigned from this role at the end of May, subsequently criticizing Trump's tax proposals, claiming they would plunge America into bankruptcy and escalate the national debt[2].
Musk Takes Trump to Task
As a token of gratitude, Trump appointed the CEO of SpaceX, Tesla, and X as his special advisor post-election, tasking him with significant government downsizing. Following his resignation, Musk increasingly vocalized his dissent towards Trump's fiscal policies[3].
As political heavyweight Friedrich Merz visits Washington, the final parting of ways between two of the world's most influential and affluent men unfolds. Trump characterized Musk as having "lost his mind" after the billionaire claimed that Trump would have lost the 2020 election without him[7].
In response, Trump shows no signs of reconciliation, stating that he has no intention of speaking with Musk and considers the billionaire's latest maneuver as a "stunt"[7]. Meanwhile, Musk presents a proposal to his over 220 million followers on X to establish a new political party.
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[1] Musk deletes Trump post referring to Epstein files, Insider, [link to article][2] Musk quits Trump advisory council amid criticism of Paris Agreement, ABC News, [link to article][3] Musk, Tesla release statement about Trump, Bloomberg, [link to article][4] SpaceX, Tesla CEO Elon Musk claims Trump's name in Epstein files, Mashable, [link to article][5] Epstein Files: Evidence, Victims, and Controversies, USA Today, [link to article][6] Trump's name in Epstein documents, New York Times, [link to article][7] Trump says Musk lost his mind, no plans to speak with him, ABC News, [link to article]
- In the midst of the escalating political tension between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, Musk has not publicly declared that he is not taking a stance on the implications of Trump's involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein case, which is a subject of general news and crime-and-justice discussions.
- The removal of Musk's controversial post about Trump from his online platform, X, highlights the ongoing drama between the two influential figures, with the political implications of their feud making headlines in both internet gossip forums (GossipPotential) and serious political news outlets (Politicoo), reflecting broader shifts in their respective political stances.
