Tech tycoon Elon Musk recently removed a controversial post on his social media site, X (formerly Twitter), in which he claimed that former President Donald Trump was connected to the notorious Jeffrey Epstein files. This was a shocking development.
“Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files,” the now-deleted post said. The true reason they haven’t been released to the public is because of this. Enjoy your day, DJT!
The removal of the post has led to a great deal of conjecture regarding Musk’s motivations and the accuracy of his statements. The reasons for the initial accusation and its subsequent removal are being questioned by both supporters and detractors.
BREAKING: Elon Musk just deleted this post: pic.twitter.com/FOoLEDe5fs
— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) June 7, 2025
Responses from Associates and Legal Experts
Musk’s claims were denied by David Schoen, Epstein’s lawyer at the time of his passing. Schoen claimed in a statement on X that Epstein lacked any negative information about Trump. He made it clear that there was no sign of any compromising information about the former president during his time as Epstein’s attorney.
Trump’s former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, denied the allegations as well. “I have extensive knowledge of Trump being by his side for almost a decade and a half,” Cohen said in an interview with MSNBC. I’m telling you that it’s absurd. It is untrue to the best of my knowledge and understanding.
Public Interest and Ongoing Investigations
The dispute comes as Epstein’s actions are still being investigated. The FBI is examining “tens of thousands of videos” pertaining to Epstein’s alleged crimes, including child exploitation, according to Attorney General Pam Bondi’s recent announcement. Delays in making thorough case files available to the public have been caused in part by the overwhelming amount of evidence.
Prior to the inauguration of the Trump administration, Representative James Comer, the chairman of the House Oversight Committee, voiced concerns about the possible destruction of important Epstein records. He emphasized the necessity of accountability and openness when managing such delicate data.
Consequences for Musk and Political Conversation
Discussions concerning the roles that powerful people should play in spreading information have been rekindled by Musk’s removed post. Musk is the owner of a large social media network, so his words are taken seriously and his actions have the power to shape public opinion and conversation.
The incident emphasizes how crucial it is to confirm information before making public accusations, particularly when they concern well-known people and delicate subjects. It also draws attention to how difficult it is to negotiate how politics, media, and technology interact in the digital age.