US President Donald Trump has expressed frustration over Elon Musk's recent claim that Trump's name appears in the Epstein Files, suggesting this as the reason for their non-disclosure. The allegation, made by Musk on his social media platform X, has intensified the public feud between the two influential figures.(people.com, ndtv.com)
The controversy began when Musk criticized Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," labeling it a "disgusting abomination." In response, Trump accused Musk of hypocrisy, pointing to Musk's past support for the bill. Musk then alleged that Trump was named in the Epstein Files, a claim he later deleted. Trump has denied any wrongdoing and distanced himself from Epstein since the early 2000s.(businessinsider.com, thedailybeast.com)
The fallout has had significant political and economic implications. Trump threatened to cancel federal contracts with Musk's companies, while Musk hinted at decommissioning SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft. Although Musk later backtracked on the decommissioning threat, the tensions have raised concerns about the future of NASA and Pentagon programs.(ndtv.com, ndtv.com, ndtv.com)
Despite a brief pause in hostilities following a phone call between their representatives, the relationship between Trump and Musk remains strained. Both hold significant influence, and their ongoing feud continues to capture public attention.(politico.com, ndtv.com)
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