The feud between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump escalated sharply Thursday as Musk accused Trump of being named in the unreleased Jeffrey Epstein client files. The claim adds fuel to a growing public spat between the two figures over policy, personal loyalty, and federal spending.
In a bold post on X, Musk wrote, “Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public.” He concluded the post with, “Have a nice day, DJT!”
The claim comes amid ongoing efforts by the FBI to redact and release Epstein-related documents, which reportedly include names of clients and associates. While Musk provided no evidence for his claim, his statement quickly went viral, igniting speculation and controversy.
Trump, for his part, responded from the White House, saying he was “very surprised” and “disappointed” by Musk’s recent criticism, particularly over the “One, Big Beautiful Bill” — a major federal spending package that includes cuts to electric vehicle tax incentives. Trump asserted that Musk knew the bill “better than almost anybody” and praised him in the past.
“I’ve always liked Elon,” Trump said. “We had a great relationship. I don’t know if we will anymore.”
Musk responded to Trump’s remarks by focusing again on the bill, calling it “a MOUNTAIN of DISGUSTING PORK” and labeling the legislation “not big and certainly not beautiful.” He accused lawmakers of hypocrisy for slashing EV incentives while leaving oil and gas subsidies untouched.
In return, Trump took another swing at Musk on Truth Social, saying Musk was “wearing thin” and claiming he “asked him to leave” his advisory role. Trump also criticized Musk’s EV business model, asserting that electric cars were unwanted and only viable because of federal mandates.
The increasingly personal feud between the tech billionaire and the president highlights a widening rift within conservative circles over spending priorities and the future of clean energy policy.
