Elon Musk has removed a controversial post in which he claimed President Donald Trump was named in the sealed Jeffrey Epstein files, adding fuel to an already heated feud between the two influential figures.
The now-deleted message, shared on Musk’s social platform, suggested that Trump’s name was part of the reason the Epstein documents remain unreleased. Musk offered no evidence to support the claim, and the post was taken down within two days of being published.
The statement quickly sparked backlash. Epstein’s former attorney publicly denied that any incriminating content involving Trump exists in the files. While the former president had past social ties to Epstein, including attending events and appearing on flight logs, no new revelations have surfaced linking him to Epstein’s criminal activities.
The episode marks another flashpoint in the growing rift between Musk and Trump, which erupted after Musk criticized a major spending package championed by the president. Trump responded by calling Musk unstable and publicly cutting off any prospect of future engagement.
With Musk now deleting the contentious tweet and Trump holding back from further retaliation, observers see a possible easing of hostilities. Still, the high-profile spat between the tech mogul and the president continues to draw national attention and may have broader implications for both political influence and business interests moving forward.