Musk Retracts Explosive Claim Linking Trump to Epstein Files

In a dramatic turn of events, Elon Musk has retracted a bold claim he made about former President Donald Trump. Musk had alleged that Trump appeared in the infamous Epstein files, a statement he later decided to delete.

The controversy erupted amid a public fallout between Musk and Trump, sparked by Musk's opposition to Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill." This bill proposed significant cuts to Medicaid and food assistance programs, which Musk opposed due to its potential impact on electric vehicle tax credits that benefit Tesla.

As tensions escalated, Musk took to social media to claim that Trump was mentioned in the Epstein files, suggesting that this was the reason for their secrecy. "Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out," Musk declared in his now-deleted posts.

These posts, however, were quickly archived and shared widely, including one where Musk supported the idea of impeaching Trump. Despite retracting his statements, Musk's comments have fueled ongoing speculation and controversy.

Reports from the Washington Post reveal that Trump was "dejected" by Musk's actions, attempting to rationalize them by labeling Musk "a big-time drug addict." The tension reportedly reached a boiling point after a physical altercation between Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

While Trump has refrained from escalating the situation further, insiders suggest that any reconciliation between the two would be unlikely to restore their previous relationship.