In a tweet that shook the political and tech worlds, Elon Musk directly accused Donald Trump of blocking the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents to protect himself. The SpaceX and Tesla CEO’s social media broadside marks a dramatic escalation in their ongoing feud and raises new questions about Epstein’s powerful connections.
The Justice Department’s partial release of Epstein records earlier this year left many unanswered questions, with internet sleuths particularly curious about the many high-profile names that appeared in the financier’s orbit. Trump’s association with Epstein dates back to the 1990s, though the former president has consistently denied any knowledge of or involvement in Epstein’s crimes.
White House officials scrambled to contain the fallout, framing Musk’s outburst as retaliation for being excluded from recent legislation. But political observers note the timing is particularly damaging, coming as Trump prepares his reelection bid and relies heavily on billionaire backers like Musk for financial support.
The public airing of this elite feud has exposed the fragile nature of political alliances in the billionaire class. With Musk controlling influential platforms and Trump wielding significant political power, their battle could reshape the landscape of conservative politics in America.
