Elon Musk Deletes Controversial Posts on Trump and Epstein Files Amid Growing Scrutiny

Elon Musk is making headlines once again, but this time not for launching rockets or rolling out new technology. The billionaire CEO found himself at the center of a heated online dispute after leveling serious allegations against President Donald Trump earlier this week. In a series of posts on X, formerly known as Twitter, Musk claimed that Trump’s name appears in unreleased files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, suggesting that this was the reason for the files remaining out of public view. "That is the real reason they have not been made public," Musk asserted, before concluding his message with, "Have a nice day, DJT!"

The dramatic accusations quickly set social media abuzz, with many speculating about possible fallout between two of the nation’s most high-profile figures. However, the controversy took a sharp turn when users noticed that Musk had quietly deleted the incendiary posts from his timeline. Alongside the retracted Epstein claim, Musk also appeared to remove a post endorsing calls for Trump’s impeachment and support for a potential replacement by Senator J.D. Vance. The swift deletions did little to stem the tide of debate, with critics and supporters alike questioning Musk’s motives and the veracity of his statements.

This public feud marks a significant departure from the previously cordial relationship between Musk and Trump. Over the past several months, they have been political allies, with Musk donating approximately $277 million to Trump’s campaign and actively supporting Trump’s return to office. Upon Trump’s inauguration, Musk was tapped to head the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), further cementing their partnership. That relationship, however, appears to have frayed in recent days, particularly after Musk criticized Trump’s signature legislation, the Big Beautiful Bill, for allegedly increasing the federal deficit by around $2.5 trillion.

Following Musk’s deleted remarks, the White House responded swiftly. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt characterized the episode as "unfortunate," attributing it to Musk’s dissatisfaction with the Big Beautiful Bill and its exclusion of certain policies he favored. Meanwhile, officials emphasized that the administration had already released Epstein files, including those referencing Trump, and insisted that Musk’s claims contained nothing new or revelatory. "If Elon truly thought the President was more deeply involved with Epstein, why did he hang out with him for 6 months and say he ‘loves him as much as a straight man can love a straight man?’" one administration source remarked, underscoring the confusion and apparent contradiction in Musk’s statements.

The renewed attention to the Epstein files comes after months of ongoing public scrutiny. In February, Attorney General Pam Bondi stated she had requested the full case file from the FBI but received only about 200 pages — significantly fewer than the volumes previously released during civil proceedings related to Ghislaine Maxwell. Advocates have continued to call for the disclosure of all remaining documents, including the elusive client list and additional recordings allegedly documenting abuse. So far, released materials consist largely of flight logs, contact lists, and a redacted "masseuse list," with many names included who have never been accused of wrongdoing.

As the dust settles from this latest clash between Musk and Trump, questions linger about the billionaire’s motivations and the potential political consequences of their fractured alliance. While Musk’s walk-back signals a possible desire to ease tensions, the episode has exposed fault lines within Trump’s orbit and drawn fresh attention to the painful legacy of Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. With high-stakes elections looming and both men accustomed to dominating headlines, observers are watching closely to see what twists might come next in this unpredictable saga.