Musk and Trump Feud Over Spending Bill, Epstein Files

Elon Musk and President Donald Trump have become embroiled in a public feud after Musk criticized Trump's major tax and spending bill as fiscally irresponsible. The dispute escalated when Musk alleged, without evidence, that Trump is named in unreleased Jeffrey Epstein files, referencing conspiracy theories about the case. Trump has denied any criminal connection to Epstein, noting his name appears only as a social associate in previously released documents, and labeled Musk's criticism as self-interested. In response to Musk's attacks, Trump threatened to revoke SpaceX's government contracts and publicly denounced Musk. The feud has led to significant social media uproar and a drop in Tesla's stock value. The conflict has further polarized political and public discourse.