Tech billionaire Elon Musk deleted a controversial post on X alleging that former President Donald Trump’s name appears in secret Jeffrey Epstein files, a claim that ignited political uproar and calls for investigation.
Musk asserted that the "real reason" the Epstein files remain sealed is due to Trump’s involvement, though he provided no evidence. The post’s deletion on June 6, 2025, came amid escalating tensions between Musk and Trump, following Musk’s criticism of a spending bill supported by Trump.
"Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out," Musk had initially declared before removing the allegation.
The claim prompted House Democrats to urge the Department of Justice and FBI to investigate, while FBI Director Kash Patel declined to comment, stating,
"I'm not participating in any of that conversation."Trump, who has denied involvement in Epstein’s illicit activities, dismissed Musk’s concerns, attributing Musk’s anger to the EV mandate policy.
Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender who died in 2019, was linked to numerous high-profile figures, including Trump, Prince Andrew, and Bill Clinton. Epstein’s files contain extensive evidence, including court documents and victim testimonies, but remain largely sealed to protect victims and ongoing investigations.
Musk’s sudden retreat from the explosive claim may reflect an effort to contain fallout from a politically sensitive issue, especially after a recent public fallout between the two billionaires following Musk’s departure from a White House advisory role.
The Epstein files controversy continues to fuel speculation about elite connections and government transparency, with Musk’s deleted post adding a new chapter to the saga.
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"Elon Musk deleted the post alleging that US President Donald Trump’s name appeared in Jeffrey Epstein files on Saturday, 6 June 2025."-
"The allegations triggered a wave of reaction across Washington and social media, prompting House Democrats to urge the Department of Justice and the FBI to investigate Musk’s claims."-
"I'm not participating in any of that conversation," said FBI Director Kash Patel.-
"Elon’s upset because we took the EV mandate, which was a lot of money… I can understand why he’s upset," Trump said.
This episode underscores the volatile intersection of social media, politics, and unresolved questions surrounding Epstein’s legacy.
Elon Musk deleted a post alleging that Donald Trump’s name appears in secret Jeffrey Epstein files, sparking political uproar and calls for investigation. Musk’s claim, unsubstantiated and later retracted, followed a public feud with Trump over policy, raising questions about the Epstein documents’ secrecy and political fallout.
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