Going There! Musk Blasts Trump with Epstein Files Threat
Trump Face potential threat from Musk over Epstein documents
In a dig at President Trump, Elon Musk said, "He's caught in the Epstein files. That's why they weren't released, pal." The Tesla CEO dropped this bombshell on Twitter and added, "Save this tweet. The truth will come out."
The Epstein Files are documents from the investigations and trials against Jeffrey Epstein, a notorious sex offender. Many theories surrounding Epstein's death and court proceedings persist, including those peddled by Trump.
Trump's connection to the Epstein Files isn't a secret. Back in January 2024, a US court released nearly 1000 pages of documents with Trump's name amongst others, including Bill Clinton, British Prince Andrew, pop star Michael Jackson, and astronomer Stephen Hawking [1]*.
However, being connected to Epstein does not necessarily mean being involved in his crimes. Among the released documents regarding Trump was testimony from a witness stating that Trump's plane couldn't land in New York due to a storm once [2].
Musk's threat seems to allude to Trump's involvement going beyond harmless encounters, suggesting something more sinister in their relationship. Musk also commented on a video showing Trump and Epstein at a 1992 party surrounded by young women, with only a raised eyebrow smiley for response [3]*.
On a Friendly Note to Frienemies
Trump, on the other hand, described Epstein as "a great guy" in a 2002 interview [3]. However, he changed his tone when Epstein was arrested for a second time, stating that he hadn't spoken to him in 15 years [4].
Musk's threat and Trump's past accusations keep their rivalry stoked. But is Musk's statement true? It's hard to tell. While mudslinging, both Trump and Musk seem to bring dust that might just stick to them too [3].
A Step Towards Transparency or a Show?
Trump, facing legal battles and public scrutiny, recently released "Phase One" of the Epstein Files, promising transparency. However, critics say that the released documents offered minimal new information, describing it as "political theater" [4]*.
This has led to increased curiosity, especially from Democrats. They've now demanded clarification on whether Trump is indeed mentioned in the Epstein Files, requesting a timeline for the release and publication of the full Epstein Files, and information about Trump's role in reviewing the files [5]*.
The Long Train of Conspiracy Theories
With Democrats now questioning Trump's role, the Epstein Files saga has taken a new turn. TV personalities like Glenn Beck have long claimed that the files contain a "client list," but its existence remains unproven [6]*.
As the Epstein Files unravel, we wait to see if Musk's threat materializes. Whether Trump is mentioned in the Epstein Files or not, the public's hunger for transparency remains undiminished, and tit-for-tat accusations between rivals continue.
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I'm not sure what Musk is talking about when he implies a deeper involvement of Trump in the Epstein matter, considering the General News about the Epstein Files includes Trump's association with Epstein, which was established through released documents. However, the politics surrounding the Epstein case, such as the demand for the release and publication of the full Epstein Files by Democrats, continue to unfold.
