A tweet mentioning former U.S. President Donald Trump in relation to the Epstein files was deleted by Elon Musk. The deletion came amid a public feud between Musk and Trump, which began with Musk’s allegations that the Epstein files were withheld due to Trump’s involvement.
Musk had previously stepped down from his position as a special government employee within the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), indicating a shift in focus towards his business endeavors.
It is believed that Musk’s disapproval of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ played a part in the disagreement. Musk’s tweet, since removed, read, “Donald Trump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!” In a subsequent development, Musk hinted at a possible reconciliation when responding to fund manager Bill Ackman, who advocated for peace, acknowledging that Ackman’s suggestion was valid.
The disagreement arose during a key moment concerning Trump’s legislative plans, which include significant tax cuts and enhanced military spending. The war of words involved harsh criticism and allegations exchanged on social media between two of the world’s most recognized personalities.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance expressed his backing for Trump amidst the escalating public discord.