Driving the news:
Elon Musk criticized President Donald Trump’s Truth Social remarks in a post on X late Saturday, reacting to a viral screenshot shared by another X user who called Trump’s message “one of the worst posts ever made.” The post referenced Trump’s defense of Attorney General Pam Bondi and his dismissal of growing demands to release Epstein-related government files.
What Musk said:
Replying to an X user who mocked Trump’s statement, Musk wrote, “Seriously. He said ‘Epstein’ half a dozen times while telling everyone to stop talking about Epstein. Just release the files as promised.”
Why it matters:
The clash between Musk and Trump—two of the most influential voices on the American right—comes as renewed scrutiny is being placed on unsealed Epstein documents and the government’s alleged lack of action against high-profile abusers.
Context:
- Musk has repeatedly called for public release of Epstein-related files and has denied any personal connection to Epstein.
- Trump’s statement came as a defense of Pam Bondi, who is facing criticism over her role in stalling broader Epstein disclosures as Attorney General.
- Trump claimed the files were politically motivated creations by Democrats and “radical left lunatics” including Obama, Hillary Clinton, James Comey, and John Brennan.
Trump’s remarks:
In a lengthy post, Trump wrote that the media and political opponents were weaponizing the Epstein issue to distract from his administration’s accomplishments. He described the renewed focus as “publicity for a guy who never dies” and accused his critics of “playing into the hands” of the left.
Between the lines:
Musk’s comments reflect growing frustration among transparency advocates who argue that Epstein’s alleged network of abusers has been shielded from justice by both Democratic and Republican administrations.
What’s next:
The mounting public pressure, now amplified by Musk’s platform, is likely to intensify calls for an independent inquiry or full government disclosure of the Epstein files—an issue that continues to haunt the American justice system.
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