Trump vs Musk: Feud Turns Ugly Over Epstein Files Claim

Tesla CEO Elon Musk launched a scathing attack on Donald Trump, publicly alleging on X that Trump is named in unreleased Jeffrey Epstein files. Musk asserted this is the primary reason the full contents of the documents have not been made public.

Feud Deepens Over Policy Clash

The explosive Epstein claim is the latest salvo in Musk’s feud with Trump, which initially erupted over Musk’s strong criticism of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” — a Republican-funded budget act.

• Musk accused Trump of “ingratitude” and even suggested Trump would have lost the 2024 election without Musk’s support.
• Trump responded on Truth Social, calling Musk “CRAZY” and reportedly threatening to cut federal funding to Musk’s companies, citing frustration over the removal of EV subsidies.

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Calls Grow for Full Release

Musk’s allegations have triggered renewed demands, especially from House Democrats, for a complete release of the Epstein investigation files. According to Axios, members of Congress have urged the FBI and DOJ to clarify whether Trump is indeed named in those documents.

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Why This Matters

• Legal and political fallout: If Musk’s claims are substantiated, it could have serious implications—Trump’s critics are already calling for impeachment.
• Impact on Tesla: The public spat has hurt investor sentiment. Reports indicate Tesla’s market cap dropped significantly amid concerns that Musk may be diverting attention from core business matters.
• Influence of personal vendettas on public policy: The feud highlights how individual rivalries and political grievances can influence public discourse and potentially affect national policy decisions.

What began as a policy disagreement over an EV subsidy bill has escalated into a dramatic public showdown involving explosive allegations.

• Musk insists Trump is implicated in confidential Epstein files and reason for their continued suppression.
• Trump has retaliated, threatening Musk’s companies and disputing his claims.

As the feud intensifies, pressure is mounting on US authorities to investigate Musk’s claims and release the full Epstein files—igniting debate over transparency, accountability, and the intersection of politics and corporate power.

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