The simmering clash between Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump just took a darker, more explosive turn. In a Twitter volley dripping with intrigue, Musk claimed that Trump’s name is buried deep in the long-sealed Jeffrey Epstein files—and that’s exactly why these documents haven’t seen the light of day.
On Thursday, Musk didn’t hold back: “Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public.” He added a parting shot, “Have a nice day, DJT! Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out.”
For months, the public has been waiting for the Epstein files to be fully released. After all, Trump promised to declassify these documents, and earlier this year, US Attorney General Pam Bondi unveiled the “first phase.” But crucial pages—flight logs, contact lists, client names—remain locked tight, fueling endless speculation over who might be implicated.
Jeffrey Epstein’s name alone sparks controversy: the disgraced financier, arrested on federal sex trafficking charges in 2019, died mysteriously in jail shortly after, officially ruled a suicide but widely questioned. His deep connections to elite political and business circles have left a trail of shadows.
Neither Trump nor his camp has responded to Musk’s latest claim. But earlier on Thursday, Trump made his displeasure clear, telling reporters he was “very disappointed” with Musk—someone he said he had “helped a lot.”
On Truth Social, Trump fired back, suggesting the best way to save billions in budget money was to cut off Musk’s government subsidies and contracts. He even recalled taking away Musk’s electric vehicle mandate, saying, “he just went CRAZY!”
This feud is more than personal. Musk criticized the recently passed federal tax and spending bill, dubbed the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ by Trump, arguing it balloons the national debt and guts the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—a department Trump created to slash wasteful spending. Musk recently stepped down as DOGE chief, openly calling the bill counterproductive.
Meanwhile, Trump defended the legislation as “one of the Greatest Bills ever presented to Congress.” He also expressed mild frustration on Truth Social that Musk’s criticism came late, saying, “I don’t mind Elon turning against me, but he should have done so months ago.”
As this explosive exchange unfolds, questions hang heavy in the air: Is Musk’s bombshell the tip of a deeper iceberg? How far will this public feud go? And will the Epstein files finally reveal the secrets everyone’s been waiting for?
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