The recent public exchange between Elon Musk and Donald Trump led to Musk deleting a tweet that mentioned Trump in connection to the Epstein files. The disagreement ignited after Musk suggested that Trump’s presence in the files was the reason for their delayed release. Musk had previously resigned from his position with the Department of Government Efficiency, stating his desire to concentrate on his business endeavors. Sources indicate that Musk was not pleased with Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill.’
Musk’s original tweet on X stated, “Donald Trump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!” The tweet was taken down shortly after. Later, Musk hinted at a potential resolution in response to a message from American Fund Manager Bill Ackman. Ackman advocated for peace between Trump and Musk, saying that they should come together for the good of the country. Musk responded, “ You’s are not wrong.”
The discord unfolded during a critical period for Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill,’ which includes tax cuts and military spending. The two engaged in a war of words on social media, marked by accusations and criticism. The feud intensified when Musk made explosive claims about Trump’s connection to Jeffrey Epstein, escalating the personal conflict between the two. The drama followed Musk’s exit from the Department of Government Efficiency.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance voiced his support for Trump amid the public disagreement. Vance posted on X, saying, “President Trump has done more than any person in my lifetime to earn the trust of the movement he leads. I’m proud to stand beside him.”
