What began as a simple disagreement has escalated into a major controversy between Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump, centered around the late Jeffrey Epstein.
On June 5, Musk took to X (formerly Twitter), claiming Trump was blocking the full release of Epstein-related court documents because his own name might appear in them. Musk wrote, “Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files… Have a nice day, DJT!” He later added, “Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out.”
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While being named in the documents doesn’t prove wrongdoing, Trump has yet to respond directly. However, attorney David Schoen, who represented Epstein shortly before his death, denied any Trump connection. He stated: “There was nothing implicating President Trump during my time as Epstein’s lawyer.”
Epstein was convicted in 2008 and arrested again in 2019 for trafficking minors. He died in jail that year, with his death ruled a suicide—though Schoen has questioned that finding.
The so-called “Epstein files,” legal documents tied to Epstein’s cases, are believed to name powerful individuals involved in illegal activity. While parts have been released, many suspect crucial details are still being withheld—despite Trump’s past promises of full transparency.