Musk-Trump Rivalries Grow
The rivalry between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, the former U.S. president, has grown. The tension was stronger after Musk criticized the tax bill by the Republican Party. Musk now made serious allegations that Trump had some tie with Jeffrey Epstein, a man accused in a sensational sex scandal.
Musk posted on X that it is the moment to "detonate the biggest bombshell." Musk asserted that Trump's name appears in the investigation reports related to Epstein. Musk was also skeptical regarding the openness, stating that key details from the investigation have not emerged yet. He added that the truth would finally be known.
Musk Supports Trump Impeachment Calls
Musk retweeted one in support of Trump's impeachment. The original post also called for Vice President J.D. Vance to be replaced. Musk simply replied, "Yes," indicating agreement.
Background on Jeffrey Epstein's Case
Jeffrey Epstein, who was a defendant in a sensationalized sex trafficking case in the United States, died under mysterious circumstances in prison in 2019. Reports by various news organizations asserted that court documents revealed Epstein's connections to public officials including Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, Prince Andrew, and Michael Bloomberg. There were demands to make investigation files accessible after Epstein's death.
Before becoming president, Trump said that he had no issue in releasing such documents. He further claimed that he had no connection with Epstein and never utilized his private jet.
Musk Challenges Republican Tax Bill and Draws Reactions
This is the first time that Musk has openly rebuked Trump for the Republican tax bill. It was also during this time that Musk stepped down from a role that is related to the Department of Justice. He claimed that Trump and other Republicans might have lost the 2024 election if he had not backed them. Trump shrugged off this and claimed that he could have won such key states as Pennsylvania even without the backing of Musk.
Trump further hinted at the cancellation of government contracts and subsidies that support Musk's ventures. In reply, Musk commented that he might form a new political party, and it would represent 80 percent of Americans. He went to the extent of taking a poll for it.
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