Trump's Mention in Epstein Documents, According to Musk; Tesla's Market Value Drops by $150 Billion Amidst Escalating Dispute Between Them
Tesla Billionaire Elon Musk Throws Shade At Donald Trump, Claims He's in Epstein Files
Elon Musk, the tech magnate behind Tesla and SpaceX, has taken a swipe at former President Donald Trump, suggesting the ex-commander-in-chief may be implicated in files related to the late disgraced financier, Jeffrey Epstein.
In a post on his social media platform, X, Musk ruffled feathers, stating, “@realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That’s the real reason they’ve stayed under wraps.” Musk didn’t provide any empirical evidence to back up his claim. In response, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt brushed off the comment, attributing it to Musk’s dissatisfaction with the One Big Beautiful Bill.
Epstein, infamous for his sex trafficking case, tragically took his own life in August 2019 while awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking minors.
*Epstein’s Relationship with Trump*
Trump has been named in previously-released documents tied to Epstein. In 2016, an Epstein associate claimed she spent several hours with Epstein at a Trump casino. Although the accuser did not mention any direct meeting with Trump, she did not accuse him of any wrongdoing either.[2] In the past, Trump has remarked that Epstein was a "terrific guy," though the two reportedly fell out.[2]
Musk’s latest allegation taps into conspiracy theories that suggest the government is concealing sensitive files. Meanwhile, on Thursday, Musk also slammed Trump's tariffs, stating they “will cause a recession in the second half of this year.”[1][2]
The tech billionaire further criticized Trump’s tax and spending bill, labeling it the "big, ugly bill," in contrast to Trump’s description of it as a "big, beautiful bill." Last Thursday, Musk announced his departure from spearheading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).[1]
The feud between Musk and Trump seems to be escalating as the two continue to take shots at each other through various platforms. Most recently, Trump stated on Truth Social, “Elon was 'wearing thin,' I asked him to leave, I took away his EV mandate that forced everyone to buy electric cars that nobody else wanted (that he knew for months I was going to do!), and he just went crazy!”[1]
As both figures make powerful waves in the tech and political spheres, the public can only anticipate further developments in this growing dispute.
[1] bbc.com[2] chicagotribune.com[3] bloomberg.com[4] yournewswire.com (This source is not considered a reputable news source by many fact-checkers. Use with caution)
- The allegation made by Elon Musk about Donald Trump being mentioned in Epstein files could fuel ongoing conspiracy theories about the government hiding sensitive information.
- The ongoing feud between tech billionaire Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump continues to escalate, with both figures using social media to voice their criticisms, including Musk's comments about the One Big Beautiful Bill being a "big, ugly bill" in contrast to Trump's description.
