Elon Musk claimed Donald Trump is in the Jeffrey Epstein files, alleging this is why they haven’t been made public. The accusation complicated peace talks.
Multiple allies of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk were attempting to broker peace between the two men when their efforts were disrupted by a post from Musk on X. This attempt to resolve tensions occurred on a Thursday, amidst growing friction between the two billionaires. While their disagreements had largely centered on policy issues, Musk’s subsequent claim on X introduced a new, personal dimension to their conflict.
The specific claim made by Elon Musk regarding Donald Trump’s connection to Jeffrey Epstein’s files was detailed in a post on X. Musk wrote, “Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files.
That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!”. This statement directly alleged that Donald Trump was mentioned in files related to Jeffrey Epstein and suggested that this was why the files had not been released publicly.
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Musk’s post alleging Trump’s inclusion in the Epstein files had an immediate and significant impact on the situation. According to individuals familiar with the behind-the-scenes efforts, this specific accusation was seen as the “tipping point” in the feud, making it difficult to envision a path forward for reconciliation.
The claim stunned those with close relationships to both Trump and Musk and quickly shifted the nature of the dispute from policy differences to a deeply personal attack.
In response to Musk’s claims, the White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, issued a statement calling it an “unfortunate episode”. Leavitt suggested that Musk’s remarks stemmed from his dissatisfaction with a specific piece of legislation, referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill, because it did not include policies he advocated for. She emphasized that the President’s focus remained on passing this legislation.
Notably, the source indicates that Elon Musk has not provided details regarding how he might have gained access to unreleased files concerning Jeffrey Epstein. Furthermore, he has not offered any evidence to support the origin or veracity of the information included in his claim.
This lack of detail or evidence was highlighted by the source in the context of Musk’s accusations about the Epstein files. The episode unfolded amidst other escalating actions between the two, including Musk calling for Trump’s impeachment and threatening business actions.
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