Elon Musk has ignited a political firestorm after publicly accusing President Donald Trump of being named in unreleased government files related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, an explosive claim made without offering any evidence.
In a provocative post on his social media platform X, Musk declared, “Time to drop the really big bomb: (Trump) is in the Epstein files,” further alleging that these documents have been withheld from the public for that very reason.
The statement comes amid a deepening rift between the South African-born billionaire and Trump, whom Musk supported with an estimated $300 million during the 2024 campaign.
The incendiary accusation marks a stunning escalation in their feud and revives a well-trodden conspiracy theory often circulated among far-right factions of Trump’s base, though typically aimed at Democrats and Hollywood elites, not the former president himself.
Notably, no official source or investigative body has ever confirmed Trump’s presence in any of the Epstein-related case files. Musk, who recently stepped down from a White House advisory role, did not clarify what files he was referencing, nor did he present corroborating evidence.
The Trump administration, for its part, has acknowledged reviewing tens of thousands of materials—videos, documents, and other records—related to Epstein’s network. Still, critics have pointed out that despite campaign promises, Trump has yet to fully declassify the Epstein files, echoing his incomplete disclosure of JFK assassination records.
In contrast to Musk’s sensational approach, most mainstream media outlets have treated Epstein-related claims with careful scrutiny, relying on court records and verified investigative reporting.
Musk’s statement, made without attribution or sourcing, would not meet editorial standards at major outlets such as The Washington Post or The New York Times, both of which have extensively reported on Epstein’s connections to high-profile figures using documented evidence.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed Musk’s remarks as “an unfortunate episode,” attributing his outburst to dissatisfaction over the administration’s recent legislation. She added that Musk was “disappointed the One Big Beautiful Bill didn’t include his preferred policies.”
Musk didn’t stop at the Epstein allegation. He also claimed Trump wouldn’t have won the 2024 election without his backing and accused the Republican leader of “such ingratitude.” He even endorsed a post calling for Trump’s impeachment and criticized his trade policies, saying they risk pushing the U.S. into recession.
Meanwhile, Democrats seized on Musk’s comments as an opportunity to demand transparency, calling for full disclosure of the Epstein files, a cause previously championed by Trump’s own MAGA movement.
Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking. He was known to associate with numerous high-profile figures across politics, business, and entertainment. Trump has denied ever visiting Epstein’s private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where many of the alleged crimes took place.
As the Musk-Trump feud escalates into open warfare, the tech mogul’s bombshell post raises a critical question: is this a sincere demand for transparency, or just another high-stakes play in a game of personal vendettas and political power?
