Jeffrey Epstein case: Elon Musk targets Donald Trump again; asks US president to 'release the files as promised'
Reacting to
Donald Trump
's long Truth Social post on the Jeffrey Epstein case, the US president's estranged ally, billionaire
Elon Musk
, on Sunday demanded that the MAGA leader "release the files as promised."
Replying to an X user's post on Trump's Truth Social rant, Musk wrote, "He said 'Epstein' half a dozen times while telling everyone to stop talking about Epstein. Just release the files as promised."
Elon Musk X post
Musk's remark comes days after the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) closed their investigation into the death of the convicted sex offender, concluding that he was not murdered. The two agencies also denied the existence of the disgraced financier's "client list" - the so-called "Epstein Files" - which allegedly names Trump, among others.
Trump and Musk have been feuding publicly following their split, which was triggered by the latter's opposition to the former's "big, beautiful bill."
Also Read: Who do Kash Patel, Pam Bondi work for? Epstein's brother makes explosive claim
The Republican has consistently denied allegations that he was named in the files or had any direct connection to Epstein, despite being seen in at least one decades-old video alongside the late financier at a party. On the other hand, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO is among those who allege that the real estate baron is named in the files.
According to the US media, Dan Bongino, an influential right-wing podcast host whom Trump appointed FBI deputy director, has
threatened to resign
over the administration's handling of the issue.
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