Trump Presidency
Elon Musk’s Epstein Bombshell Destroys Trump Truce Efforts: What It Means Now
In a dramatic escalation of tensions between two of the most powerful men in America, Elon Musk publicly accused Donald Trump of being named in the Jeffrey Epstein files, derailing backchannel efforts to de-escalate their feud. The shocking accusation, posted on Musk’s X account, sent political insiders scrambling and ignited a digital firestorm that could reshape the power dynamics on the American right.
“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!” Elon Musk wrote.
Until that moment, Trump and Musk had been clashing over policy disagreements related to Trump’s sweeping domestic agenda bill, referred to by insiders as the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” But the personal nature of Elon Musk’s post has made reconciliation seem unlikely.
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!
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 5, 2025
Behind-the-Scenes Truce Talks Collapse
According to sources familiar with the events, allies close to both men had been working furiously behind the scenes to prevent a public rift. “It felt like a divorce we all saw coming—but not this soon,” one White House aide reportedly messaged colleagues.
Officials in the West Wing spent Thursday watching the feud unfold on X and Truth Social, where Trump later responded:
“I don’t mind Elon turning against me, but he should have done so months ago.”
Shortly afterwards, Trump floated the possibility of terminating Musk’s federal contracts, including key government partnerships with SpaceX, a move that could have significant implications for U.S. space operations.
Impeachment, SpaceX Threats, and Walkbacks
Elon Musk retaliated swiftly. In addition to the Epstein claim, he called for Trump’s impeachment. He threatened to decommission the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, a vehicle used to return NASA astronauts from the International Space Station.
Though Musk later reversed the Dragon decision—writing “Good advice” in response to a user’s plea to “cool off”—the damage was already done.
White House Responds, Musk Silent on Evidence
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called Elon Musk’s Epstein reference “an unfortunate episode from Elon, who is unhappy with the One Big Beautiful Bill.” She added that President Trump is focused on legislation that will “make our country great again.”
Importantly, Elon Musk has not provided any evidence or source for his explosive Trump-Epstein file claim. Epstein, the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender, died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges. The full content of the Jeffrey Epstein files has never been released publicly, fueling speculation and conspiracy theories.
The Bigger Picture: Conservative Civil War?
With billionaire investor Bill Ackman urging the two to “make peace for the benefit of our great country,” it’s clear many in the conservative business and political ecosystem are alarmed. “We are much stronger together than apart,” Ackman wrote.
But the public fracture between Trump and Elon Musk signals a deepening civil war inside America’s conservative elite, with implications for the 2024 election, tech regulation, and even national space policy.
