A public disagreement between Elon Musk and Donald Trump culminated in the deletion of a tweet by Musk that mentioned Trump in connection to the Epstein files. This online feud was ignited by Musk’s criticism of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’. Musk’s claim was that Trump’s name in the Epstein files was the reason for their non-release. Following the deletion, Musk seemed to suggest a potential reconciliation, responding favorably to a message from Bill Ackman. The conflict intensified with Musk’s allegations, occurring shortly after Musk’s resignation from the Department of Government Efficiency. JD Vance, the US Vice President, backed Trump during this public dispute.