Trump-Musk Feud Erupts: Epstein Allegation Shocks Amid Policy Clash
Washington, D.C. – June 5, 2025 – A fierce public feud between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk ignited today, fueled by policy disagreements and a bombshell accusation.
The conflict began over Trump’s tax bill, which ended EV tax credits—a move Musk criticized on X, claiming Trump would have lost the 2024 election without his support.
Trump retaliated, threatening to cancel Musk’s government contracts, prompting Musk to announce the decommissioning of SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft. Tesla shares crashed 14.3%, losing $150 billion in value, per Reuters.
At 7:10 PM, Musk dropped a stunning claim on X: “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!” The unverified allegation about Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking scandal sparked outrage, with Alex Jones replying, “God Help Us ALL.”
Trump denied the claim on Truth Social, firing Musk from his advisory role. Musk then called for Trump’s impeachment, warning of economic fallout from Trump’s tariffs, as their alliance collapsed.
