Trump Defends Record Tax Bill as Feud with Musk Explodes Over Epstein Accusation
Tensions between Elon Musk and President Donald J. Trump have exploded into public view following a bombshell accusation from the tech billionaire — and a fiery response from Trump emphasizing his economic agenda.
On Wednesday, Musk shocked social media by posting on X:
“Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!”
The accusation implied that President Trump’s name appears in sealed documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender whose high-level connections have long fueled speculation. Musk’s claim came shortly after Trump called for the termination of Musk’s government contracts, arguing it would save “billions and billions of dollars.”
The post instantly went viral, igniting outrage, disbelief, and political uproar across both sides of the aisle. Musk’s direct targeting of Trump marked a sharp escalation in what had previously been a simmering divide between the two influential figures.
Trump Responds: “I’m Just Here to Fix It”
Later that day, President Trump addressed the situation on Truth Social — not by naming Musk’s accusation directly, but by calling out Musk for “turning against me” and shifting the conversation toward his proposed legislation.
“I don’t mind Elon turning against me, but he should have done so months ago,” Trump wrote, before highlighting what he called “one of the Greatest Bills ever presented to Congress.”
Trump touted the bill as delivering a $1.6 trillion cut in expenses and the largest tax cut in U.S. history. He warned that failure to pass it would result in a devastating 68% tax increase, saying, “I didn’t create this mess, I’m just here to FIX IT.”
What’s Next?
With both figures commanding massive public platforms, the feud is unlikely to fade quietly. As Trump seeks to solidify his economic agenda, Musk’s dramatic entry into the political arena has introduced a volatile new dynamic — one where personal accusations and policy clashes collide on a global stage.
Kosta Gushterov
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