Elon Musk Deletes Explosive Tweet Linking Trump to Epstein Files

In a dramatic turn of events, Elon Musk has deleted a series of provocative tweets in which he claimed former President Donald Trump was named in the infamous Epstein files. The now-removed June 5 post read:

“Trump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out.”

The allegation, delivered amid Musk’s heated three-day online offensive against Trump, ignited an intense reaction across political and social media spheres. Musk had earlier urged Congress to “kill” Trump’s proposed $2.4 trillion spending bill, describing it as “ugly” and “pork-filled,” and even called for Trump’s impeachment.

Musk’s retreat from his earlier stance followed mounting pressure from MAGA supporters and political figures. James Fishback, investor and former DOGE architect, publicly called on Musk to issue a “full-throated apology.”

“Every hour you delay, it’ll make an eventual apology less sincere,” Fishback tweeted.

Fishback accused Musk of crossing a line by making “slanderous accusations” against Trump, specifically alleging his involvement in a “multi-decade sex trafficking ring of minors” linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

In response to Fishback’s demand, Musk initially doubled down, replying:

“What’s the apology for exactly? Be precise.”
 “I will apologize profusely as soon as there is a full dump of the Epstein files.”

These comments, too, have since been wiped from Musk’s account.

While some X users supported Fishback’s call for Musk to make amends, others were quick to defend the billionaire.

“He owes Trump exactly nothing,” wrote user John Roush. “He believed Trump’s promises on spending cuts and got burned. Musk isn’t the bad guy here.”

Critics of Musk argue the tech mogul should have exercised restraint rather than escalating personal attacks. Supporters counter that Musk’s remarks reflect broader frustrations about political hypocrisy.

Rumors suggest White House aides have attempted to mediate between Trump and Musk, arranging a possible de-escalation call. However, reports from BBC News indicate Trump remains “not interested” in reconciling with Musk.

This latest controversy underscores the volatile relationship between the two high-profile figures. Musk, once seen as aligned with Trump on free speech and economic policies, now appears to be navigating a political minefield with both his reputation and business interests at stake.

As Musk pushes forward with his vision for X as a global “everything app,” this clash with Trump highlights the challenges of balancing political commentary with corporate leadership in today’s hyper-polarized climate.

Source: msn.com