Trump vs. Musk: The Fallout
Elon Musk and Donald Trump are in a public feud. It started when Musk criticized Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," a tax and spending proposal. Musk called it fiscally irresponsible and claimed he was never shown the bill. Trump responded by expressing disappointment and threatened to revoke government subsidies for Musk's companies. Musk then accused Trump of being named in Jeffrey Epstein's files and suggested this was why the files haven't been released. He also called for Trump's impeachment and suggested JD Vance as a replacement. The feud escalated on social media, with both parties exchanging insults and threats.
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Could Trump Be Investigated Over Epstein?
Musk's claim about Trump being in the Epstein files has led to renewed scrutiny. Democratic lawmakers have sent a letter to the Attorney General and FBI Director asking if the files are being withheld due to personal implications for Trump. Some documents, like flight logs and contact books, have been released with redactions. A 1992 video of Trump with Epstein has also resurfaced. While these raise questions, there's no confirmed investigation into Trump related to Epstein at this time.
Impact on Musk's Businesses
The feud has affected Musk's companies. Tesla shares dropped over 14%, erasing $152 billion in value. Trump threatened to cancel federal contracts with Musk's ventures, including SpaceX. Musk briefly threatened to decommission SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft, which is vital for NASA operations. This public spat has raised concerns about the stability of Musk's influence in politics and potential regulatory risks to his businesses.
