Elon Musk Drags Trump Into Epstein Scandal and Sparks Firestorm Over Hidden Files

A high-stakes verbal showdown between two of the most powerful figures in America—Tesla CEO Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump—has just escalated into explosive territory. In a shocking twist on Thursday, Musk threw out a bombshell accusation: that Trump’s name appears in still-unreleased Jeffrey Epstein files, which is why, he claims, the documents have been kept away from the public.

“Donald Trump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!” Musk posted on X (formerly Twitter), instantly sending shockwaves across political and media circles. He urged followers to bookmark his post, hinting that the truth would eventually be exposed.

This latest jab adds fuel to an already fiery feud between the tech mogul and the President. It follows Musk’s abrupt exit from his role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which he left to refocus on his embattled businesses.

But what exactly are the Epstein files Musk is referring to?

The Epstein files are a collection of investigative documents, testimonies, and court records tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his network of alleged co-conspirators. While some of these documents have been unsealed in stages—particularly through lawsuits involving Epstein’s former partner Ghislaine Maxwell—a significant portion remains sealed or partially redacted.

Earlier this year, after Trump took office, the US Department of Justice released a new batch of Epstein-related documents, many of which had already been leaked or reported in fragments. However, public demand to release the rest of the files—especially those rumored to contain names of high-profile individuals—has only intensified.

The inclusion of Trump’s name in this narrative isn’t new, but Musk’s tweet has brought it back into mainstream conversation. The US President and Epstein were known to share a social relationship in the 1990s, often seen together at events, including a now-viral 1992 video at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. Flight logs and testimonies suggest Trump flew on Epstein’s private jet multiple times during that period.

Although Trump has repeatedly denied any close association—saying in 2019 that he hadn’t spoken to Epstein in over 15 years and had banned him from Mar-a-Lago—the optics and Musk’s renewed allegations have raised eyebrows. The two men reportedly had a falling-out in 2004 over a Florida real estate deal, marking the beginning of their public distancing.

Epstein’s death in 2019, officially ruled a suicide, has never ceased to stir conspiracy theories and political intrigue. The businessman was facing federal charges related to sex trafficking of minors at the time of his death, and was believed to have connections to elite figures across politics, finance, and entertainment. His longtime associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, is now serving a 20-year prison sentence for her role in recruiting and grooming underage girls.

While Elon Musk’s accusation has yet to be backed by formal evidence, his immense influence has reignited demands for transparency. FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino confirmed on Fox News that more documents are slated for release in the coming weeks.

For now, the public waits—with growing curiosity and unease. Will these files truly bring explosive revelations? Or is this just another round in the ongoing Trump-Musk power saga?