Musk Calls Out Trump Over Epstein Files as Old Ties Resurface

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has intensified public attention on the Epstein case by accusing former President Donald Trump of withholding promised Epstein-related files. The remarks followed reports that a DOJ/FBI review uncovered no credible evidence of a Jeffrey Epstein ‘client list,’ addressing long-standing public speculation.

In posts on X, Musk wrote, “How can people be expected to have faith in Trump if he won’t release the Epstein files? Musk’s criticism followed the release of documents reported by Axios that detailed the findings of the probe. “How can people be expected to have faith in Trump if he won’t release the Epstein files?” Musk asked publicly, sparking fierce debate online.

The timing of Musk’s attacks has also raised eyebrows. He recently announced the launch of his political organization, the “America Party,” claiming it will challenge the country’s entrenched two-party system. When asked whether exposing Epstein’s secrets would be a top priority, Musk simply replied with a “100” emoji, a response that many saw as yet another vague promise without substance.

Critics were quick to remind Musk of his past pledges. Two years ago, he vowed to release the “Fauci Files,” a collection of internal Twitter documents allegedly showing how former Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci and government officials handled COVID-19 communications. Those files never materialized. Dr. Fauci has since been granted a full and unconditional pardon by President Joe Biden, quelling accusations of wrongdoing.

Meanwhile, Musk’s history with Epstein is being revisited. A 2020 Business Insider report resurfaced, claiming Epstein had tried to connect Musk’s brother, Kimbal, with a girlfriend to get closer to Musk himself. Although Musk has denied any close ties to Epstein, online commentators were quick to highlight the irony of his accusations against Trump.

As Musk distances himself from his one-time support of Trump, many remain skeptical of his motives. Some see his comments as an attempt to draw attention to his new political ambitions rather than a genuine concern for transparency. For others, the clash underscores how America’s wealthiest figures often make bold statements that end up being little more than hollow promises.