A dramatic fallout between former President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk has erupted into the open. Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, claimed that Trump appears in sealed Jeffrey Epstein files — a claim that has since vanished from his platform X. Trump, in response, warned of “very serious consequences” if Musk supports political rivals, particularly Democrats. The public spat has sparked a media frenzy, rocked markets, and intensified scrutiny on both men.
Elon Musk’s Explosive Claim About Trump and Epstein
In a now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter), Elon Musk alleged:
“Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files.”
He followed it with another ominous statement:
“Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out.”
Musk offered no evidence, and the post was removed by Sunday. When users attempted to access it, they were met with:
“Hmm…this page doesn’t exist.”
The White House swiftly dismissed the claims as baseless.
Trump Responds: “He’ll Pay the Consequences”
In a phone interview with NBC News, Trump issued a thinly veiled threat:
“If he does [fund Democrats], he’ll have to pay the consequences… very serious consequences.”
While Trump did not specify what those consequences would be, the message was loud and clear — political betrayal won’t be taken lightly.
JD Vance Weighs In: “Elon Made a Huge Mistake”
Vice President JD Vance defended Trump and said Musk was acting out emotionally:
“He’s an emotional guy… I hope eventually Elon comes back into the fold.”
Vance, speaking on the This Past Weekend podcast with Theo Von, suggested Musk’s outburst was regrettable but not uncommon in politics.
Fallout Hits Tesla: $150 Billion Wiped Out
The feud had immediate market repercussions. Tesla shares dropped by 14.3% on Thursday, erasing nearly $150 billion in market value. Investors appeared spooked by Musk’s erratic behavior and political involvement.
The “Big Ugly Spending Bill” at the Center
Tensions began building over Trump’s signature tax and spending bill — dubbed by Musk as the “big ugly spending bill.” The dispute deepened after Musk resigned from a special government advisory role and accused Trump of forcing him out.
What’s Next?
With deleted posts, vague threats, and explosive accusations flying around, this feud shows no signs of slowing down. Whether the Epstein claim resurfaces or is legally challenged remains uncertain. For now, the war of words has created a political and economic ripple effect that could stretch far beyond social media.
