The United States and the entire world are holding their breath as tensions escalate between Elon Musk and Donald Trump. In a recent post on X, Musk claimed that former U.S. President Donald Trump’s name appears on Jeffrey Epstein’s infamous list, which is why it has not been made public. This revelation has sparked widespread debate and controversy.
“Time to drop the really big bomb: Donald Trump is included in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!” Musk wrote on X.
White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt dismissed Musk’s claim as an “unfortunate incident,” stating that Musk is upset about the ‘Great Beautiful Bill’ not including his desired policies. “The President is focused on passing this historic bill and revitalizing our great country,” Levitt told CNN.
Relations between the two men have deteriorated following disagreements over Trump’s new tax legislation. Just hours before Musk’s post, Trump hinted at ending state grants and subsidies for Musk’s companies. “The easiest way to save billions in our budget is to end federal grants and contracts with Elon,” Trump posted on Truth Social.
Musk, who recently stepped down from Trump’s administration with smiles, now calls on citizens to ‘kill’ the tax bill. Adding fuel to the fire, he launched an online poll for a new centrist political party.
Musk references Epstein’s notorious lists, where Trump’s name allegedly appears among dozens of other high-profile individuals. While Trump maintains social connections with Epstein from the 90s and early 2000s, no incriminating evidence has surfaced against him. Epstein was known for his extensive network of influential figures, including former U.S. presidents, foreign prime ministers, and celebrities.