In a late-night post on X, Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, claimed that President Donald Trump is named in the Jeffrey Epstein files, alleging this as the reason the documents remain under wraps. The statement, posted at 19:10 UTC on June 5, 2025, has sparked a fierce online debate, amplifying tensions between Musk and Trump at a time when their once-close relationship appears to be unraveling.
Musk’s post read: “Time to drop the really big bomb:
@realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!”
Time to drop the really big bomb:@realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 5, 2025
Have a nice day, DJT!
The accusation comes amid a strained dynamic between Musk and Trump. Just last month, The Economic Times reported that Trump banned Musk from China-related discussions due to Tesla’s significant business ties with the country, a move that highlighted growing friction between the two. Musk, who was appointed as an advisor to Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) earlier in 2025, has increasingly clashed with the president on policy matters, including U.S.-China tariff policies.
Public response to Musk’s claim was swift and polarized. Conservative commentator Alex Jones reacted with alarm, writing, “God Help Us ALL…,” while others questioned Musk’s credibility and timing. Drew Hernandez of DrewHLive asked pointedly, “How long have you known this? Why did you wait until now?” Skeptics like Patrick Larson argued that if Trump were truly implicated, the Biden/Harris administration would have released the files during the 2024 election to derail his campaign. “The deep state would’ve found a way to bring that out,” echoed user GreyWolf1118, suggesting the claim lacks plausibility given the political context.
The Epstein files have been a subject of intense scrutiny since partial releases in January 2024 and February 2025. According to The Independent, these documents mention over 100 individuals, including Trump, Bill Clinton, and Prince Andrew, but no new evidence has directly tied Trump to Epstein’s criminal activities, as noted in a July 2024 NBC News report. Trump himself promised to release the files in February 2025, per AP News, a pledge that won him support among transparency advocates but has yet to be fulfilled, adding fuel to Musk’s allegations of a cover-up.
Musk’s post also coincides with a tumultuous period for Trump. On June 5, Yahoo News reported Trump’s reintroduction of a travel ban on 12 countries, alongside a public feud with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Additionally, Trump’s National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, was recently hit with 18 health violations, further complicating his public image.
Experts are divided on the veracity and impact of Musk’s claim. “Musk is known for making bold statements on X, but without evidence, this risks being seen as a provocation rather than a revelation,” said Dr. Sarah Mitchell, a political analyst at Johns Hopkins University. “However, if true, this could force a reckoning on the transparency of the Epstein files.” Others, like Konstantin Kisin, urged Musk to “double your security immediately,” reflecting the gravity of the accusation.
As of early Friday morning, neither the White House nor Trump’s team has issued a formal response. The controversy is poised to dominate discourse in the coming days, raising questions about the Epstein files, the Musk-Trump rift, and the broader implications for political accountability in 2025.
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