In a shocking revelation on his social media platform X, Elon Musk claimed that former President Donald Trump’s name appears in the confidential Jeffrey Epstein files—and that this is the real reason the documents have not been made public.
The bombshell statement came just over an hour after a heated exchange between Musk and Trump escalated.
“Time to drop the really big bomb: Donald Trump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!” Musk wrote.
He followed up with a cryptic warning: “Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out.”
From Allies to Adversaries
For nearly a year, Musk and Trump had maintained a close relationship, publicly praising each other. However, tensions flared recently over disagreements on policy, particularly the controversial “One Big Beautiful Bill”—legislation that Musk strongly opposes.
The feud reached a boiling point in the last 24 hours, with both billionaires trading sharp blows. Trump expressed disappointment in Musk during a White House press briefing, saying, “Elon and I had a great relationship. I don’t know if we will anymore.” He also predicted Musk would soon attack him personally.
Musk fired back, reminding Trump of his crucial support during the 2024 election:
“Without me, Trump would have lost the election, Dems would control the House, and the Republicans would be 51-49 in the Senate… Such ingratitude.”
As Tesla’s stock plummeted following the bill’s passage, Musk intensified his criticism, calling it the “Big Ugly Bill.” But his latest claim—that Trump’s alleged ties to Epstein are keeping the files secret—could send shockwaves through Washington.
Who Was Jeffrey Epstein?
Jeffrey Epstein was a convicted sex offender and trafficker accused of exploiting young girls and facilitating abuse for powerful figures in politics, business, and entertainment. He faced multiple charges before his 2019 suicide in prison, which halted investigations into his network.
What Are the Epstein Files?
The “Epstein files” include investigative documents, contact lists, flight logs, and communications that name his associates and clients. While some records have been released, many remain sealed.
A 2025 Justice Department document revealed that Trump, along with Michael Jackson, Alec Baldwin, and Harvey Weinstein, appeared in Epstein’s contacts. Other high-profile names included Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Musk’s assertion suggests that Trump’s inclusion in these files is being suppressed—a claim that, if proven, could have seismic political repercussions.
As the feud between the two tycoons intensifies, the world waits to see if Musk’s explosive allegation will force the release of the long-hidden Epstein documents.
(Names mentioned in Epstein’s records per DOJ documents: Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump, Ivana Trump, Bill Clinton, Kevin Spacey, Prince Andrew, Mick Jagger, Courtney Love, Naomi Campbell, Alan Dershowitz, and others.)
