Musk Accuses Trump of Epstein Links in Social Media Feud

The public feud between U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk escalated sharply in June 2025, centered around Musk's explosive claim that Trump's name appears in sealed Jeffrey Epstein files, which Musk suggested is why the files have not been made public. Musk posted this allegation on X, calling for Trump's impeachment and criticizing his tariff policies, while Trump responded by threatening to terminate government contracts with Musk's companies SpaceX and Starlink. This confrontation followed Musk's harsh criticism of Trump's large federal spending bill, which Musk labeled a "disgusting abomination," and came after a previously close relationship where Musk had supported and worked closely with Trump, including leading a government efficiency agency. The feud has sparked widespread reactions, including from public figures like Kick streamer Adin Ross, who questioned Musk's motives and warned that the conflict could negatively impact the market and American citizens. Musk also announced the immediate decommissioning of SpaceX's Dragon capsules, the only U.S. spacecraft currently ferrying astronauts to the International Space Station, raising concerns about the potential impact on NASA operations. This bitter public dispute marks a dramatic shift from their prior alliance and continues to unfold across social media platforms.