Elon Musk calls out Trump over Epstein files controversy
- Elon Musk criticized Donald Trump for his statements defending Attorney General Pam Bondi on Epstein files.
- Trump's comments sparked backlash due to the contradictions within his defense.
- The controversy highlights the ongoing political and social repercussions of the Epstein case.
In the United States, the fallout from Donald Trump's comments regarding the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files has brought him criticism from former aide Elon Musk. Recently, on Trump’s Truth Social platform, he defended Attorney General Pam Bondi, who has faced scrutiny for her administration's management of Epstein-related documents. Trump claimed that Democrats were behind the 'Epstein files' and urged discussions to shift away from Epstein to what he deemed more significant issues. Musk reacted sharply, pointing out the paradoxical nature of Trump’s statements, making it clear that the repeated mention of Epstein while urging others to stop discussing him was contradictory. Trump's past remarks regarding Epstein have already drawn the attention of media and political commentators, revealing a complicated relationship with the issue that has persisted since Epstein's death in a Manhattan detention facility in 2019, while he awaited trial on sexual crimes. Musk, a notable figure in tech and social media, has previously asserted that Trump’s name was in the Epstein files—a claim Trump has dismissed, labelling it as 'old news'. The ongoing discourse has created a rift within the MAGA community, with tensions peaking among Trump allies over the handling of what has become a politically charged issue, leading to discussions of internal conflict over public perceptions and the handling of potential revelations arising from the Epstein scandal.