'Trump is in the Epstein files': Elon Musk levels allegations against US Prez, calls for impeachment

Time of India

4 days ago

Elon Musk has accused US President Donald Trump of appearing in the still-unreleased Jeffrey Epstein investigation files, reigniting scrutiny over the long-shielded documents and intensifying a public fallout between two of the world's most powerful men. The tech billionaire, who once shared a close political and personal rapport with Trump, posted the claim on his social media platform X. 'Time to drop the really big bomb: Donald Trump is in the
Epstein files
. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!' Musk wrote.
— elonmusk (@elonmusk)
In a follow-up post, he added: 'Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out.' He later agreed with a call for Trump's impeachment, saying Vice President JD Vance should take over.
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— elonmusk (@elonmusk)
The post arrived just over an hour after Trump told reporters at a
White House
briefing, 'I'm disappointed with Elon' for opposing what he called the "Big Beautiful Bill", which has major implications for electric vehicle companies such as Musk's
Tesla
.
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When a post called for Trump's impeachment, Musk agreed, but he did not initiate the call himself.
— elonmusk (@elonmusk)
Feud turns personal over tax bill, subsidies
The feud has been simmering for days, with sharp barbs exchanged between the two once-close allies. At the briefing, Trump remarked, 'Elon and I had a great relationship. I don't know if we will any more... He hasn't said bad about me personally, but I'm sure that'll be next.'
Musk's response was swift and severe. 'Without me, Trump would have lost the election, Dems would control the House and the Republicans would be 51–49 in the Senate... Such ingratitude,' he wrote.
The fallout began shortly after the passage of the controversial legislation, which Musk has slammed as 'The Big Ugly Bill'. As Tesla's stock plummeted, Musk accused the administration of betraying those who backed it.
The exchange came just minutes after Trump threatened to revoke
government contracts
with Musk's companies, including SpaceX. Musk fired back: 'In light of the President's statement about cancellation of my government contracts, @SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately.'
Trump, on his platform Truth Social, accused Musk of 'ingratitude' and proposed slashing billions in federal support to Musk-linked ventures, saying, 'The easiest way to save money in our Budget… is to terminate Elon's Governmental Subsidies and Contracts.'
The dispute traces back to Musk's criticism of Trump's tax bill, which passed narrowly in the House. Musk had earlier labelled it 'a disgusting abomination,' adding that it did not reflect the interests of average Americans. Trump responded at a press conference, 'Elon's upset because we took the EV mandate, which was a lot of money… I can understand why he's upset.'
Musk countered: 'False. This bill was never shown to me even once and was passed in the dead of night so fast that almost no one in Congress could even read it!'
Observers had long speculated whether the alliance between the brash billionaire duo would collapse under the weight of clashing egos. It finally has—and publicly.
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The Epstein Files and who's named
Jeffrey Epstein was arrested in 2019 on federal sex trafficking charges, accused of exploiting underage girls via an international network. He died by suicide in a Manhattan jail, though his death continues to spark conspiracy theories.
The so-called 'Epstein files' include flight logs, contact lists, court records, and witness testimonies—some released in batches in 2019, 2024, and 2025. These records name numerous high-profile individuals, from US presidents to royalty and Hollywood elites. Simply being mentioned does not imply wrongdoing, as many had only brief social or business interactions with Epstein.
Donald Trump's name does appear in several documents. Flight records confirm he flew on Epstein's private jet, the 'Lolita Express,' at least seven times between 1993 and 1997—mainly between New York and Palm Beach. Some trips included his then-wife Marla Maples and their daughter Tiffany. Trump has denied visiting Epstein's private island and insisted he cut ties with Epstein in 2004.
Despite this, a 2002 quote shows Trump once said: 'Terrific guy. He's a lot of fun to be with. It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side.'
Trump later claimed on X, 'I was never on Epstein's Plane, or at his 'stupid' Island.'
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According to a US Department of Justice document, the contact list includes Donald Trump, Michael Jackson, Alec Baldwin, Harvey Weinstein, and others. Also named were Mick Jagger, Andrew Cuomo, Naomi Campbell, and John Kerry.
Trump's former wife Ivana and daughter Ivanka are also reportedly on the list, along with supermodel Naomi Campbell and late Senator Ted Kennedy. Flight logs from Epstein's private jets list names such as Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, Kevin Spacey, and Alan Dershowitz.
The list of Epstein's known contacts paints a picture of influence and access. A separate, censored list includes 254 masseuses—many considered victims—whose identities have been redacted.
Still, apart from names, few details have been publicly released about the nature of these connections. That gap between names and narrative continues to fuel speculation, particularly when accusations like Musk's enter the public domain without evidence.
Musk's allegation sparks Democratic calls for transparency
Musk's charge has reignited pressure from Democrats to release all Epstein-related documents, turning a long-standing right-wing conspiracy theory back on Trump.
'I called for the full release of the Epstein Files a month ago because of my suspicion that (Attorney General Pam Bondi) was concealing the files to protect Donald Trump,' posted Democrat Congressman Dan Goldman. 'Now my suspicion has been confirmed.'
California Democrat Ted Lieu added, 'I urge the Department of Justice to release all the Epstein files. What is the Trump Administration hiding?'
Tim Miller, a former Republican National Committee spokesman and now a vocal Trump critic, went further: 'The American people deserve to know if our president is a pedophile.'
The Epstein saga has long been fertile ground for conspiracy theories and political finger-pointing. His original plea deal in 2008—which allowed him to serve just 13 months despite dozens of abuse claims—was widely criticised.
His second arrest, and subsequent death, have only added to the mystery. Many suspect powerful individuals could be shielding their ties to him. That belief drives relentless public pressure for full transparency.
But legal authorities remain cautious. "Releasing raw investigative material is not a simple task," one official involved in the review said anonymously. "There are victims to protect, and lives that could be irreparably damaged by a misstep."
What makes this feud particularly combustible is the personal history between Musk and Trump. Trump recalled fondly how Musk used to attend briefings at the White House, even joking about Musk refusing makeup to hide a black eye during one visit. 'We had a wonderful send-off,' he said, lamenting the breakdown in their relationship.
Trump also said Musk had once 'endorsed me very strongly' and helped Republicans gain control of Congress. 'He said the most beautiful things about me,' Trump noted.
Musk, however, sees it differently. 'Without me, Trump would have lost the election, Dems would control the House and the Republicans would be 51-49 in the Senate,' he wrote on X. 'Such ingratitude.'
The Epstein saga has long haunted America's political elite. The financier's connections to powerful men—and his abrupt death in jail—continue to spark public distrust. Court documents name figures like Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton, and others, but proof of wrongdoing remains elusive.
One key accuser, Virginia Giuffre, alleged she was trafficked by Epstein to influential men. She died by suicide in April, adding another tragic layer to a case defined by abuse and silence.
Trump, for his part, once said he had 'no problem' releasing all Epstein-related files. While his administration has declassified over 63,000 pages tied to the JFK assassination, it has yet to do the same with the Epstein material.
Now, with Elon Musk's accusation pushing the issue into the spotlight, fresh demands for transparency are growing louder. Whether they are answered—or buried—remains to be seen.