Elon Musk Alleges Trump in Epstein Files, White House Calls Claim 'Unfortunate'

A bitter public feud erupted in 2025 between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, previously known for their close relationship, after Musk criticized Trump’s tax and spending legislation and accused him of being named in the Jeffrey Epstein files, suggesting this was why the files have not been fully released. The White House dismissed Musk's Epstein allegations as an "unfortunate episode" and noted the information had been public for some time, while also attributing Musk's anger to dissatisfaction with the "One Big Beautiful Bill". Trump responded by threatening to cut government contracts to Musk's companies and disparaging Musk personally, including mocking him and calling him "CRAZY." Media figures like Sean Hannity questioned the validity of Musk's claims and speculated about other prominent figures potentially connected to Epstein, while comedians Seth Meyers and Jimmy Fallon highlighted the absurdity and spectacle of the feud. Musk’s accusations reignited scrutiny of Trump’s past association with Epstein, though no new evidence was provided, and the FBI continues to redact victim information from the files. The dispute has become a highly publicized clash mixing political, personal, and business tensions with broader implications for both men's reputations and influence.