He’s back at it—Elon Musk again demands Epstein files go public, right after hinting Trump’s name is in there
Elon Musk has once again amplified calls for the unredacted release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, just weeks after publicly alleging that President Donald Trump was among those mentioned in them. On Thursday, Musk responded to a post by MAGA activist Scott Presler on X, who had written, “Release the unredacted Epstein files.” Musk replied simply: “Yes.” Though he did not directly name Trump, the timing made the implication hard to ignore.
Yes
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 3, 2025
This latest post landed just ahead of the House’s scheduled vote on the president’s hallmark tax proposal, a bill Musk argues will drive the nation into what he describes as “debt slavery.” The Tesla CEO began advocating for full disclosure of the Epstein files following his very public falling-out with Trump last month, which stemmed from their disagreements over the president’s massive spending plan.
After Attorney General Pam Bondi vowed to release the “first phase” of declassified Epstein documents on February 27, disappointment followed when those records were found to contain only material that was already publicly accessible. Musk, in response, suggested—without offering evidence—that the real reason for keeping the rest of the files sealed was to protect Trump. “Time to drop the really big bomb,” Musk tweeted on June 5. “@realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!” He later added, “Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out.”
Roughly six days later, Musk expressed some regret about his remarks, saying that a few of his posts about Trump “went too far.” However, the simmering conflict between them hasn’t eased. The former allies have been trading public jabs since Musk departed from DOGE—the Department of Government Efficiency—where he had previously led efforts to streamline federal operations.
Trump reignited the feud this week, suggesting Musk might be investigated by DOGE and even hinting at potential deportation. “Perhaps we should have DOGE take a good, hard, look at this,” the president said. “Big money to be saved.” He continued, claiming, “Elon may get more subsidy than any human being in history, by far, and without subsidies, Elon would probably have to close up shop and head back home to South Africa.” Trump added, “No more Rocket launches, Satellites, or Electric Car Production, and our Country would save a FORTUNE.”
Much of the current friction stems from the president’s push to pass the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a sweeping tax and spending measure that phases out consumer tax credits for electric vehicles—one of Tesla’s key market drivers. Musk has been among the bill’s most outspoken critics, calling it “insane” and “pork-filled.” He’s also warned it would add $3.3 trillion to the national deficit and promised to support a new political movement, the America Party, if the legislation becomes law.
Musk has positioned himself not just as a business leader but also as a political disruptor, diverging sharply from the Republican Party’s trajectory. His calls to release the Epstein files, though cryptic and provocative, resonate with those demanding transparency. As the debate over Trump’s spending bill heats up ahead of Independence Day, Musk’s strategic timing—and refusal to stay silent—signals that the stakes remain high.
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