Mega fallout: $100 Billion wiped off Tesla, Musk threatens political rebellion
In a jaw-dropping turn of events, Elon Musk has dropped a nuclear truth bomb—claiming that Donald Trump’s name is in the Epstein files. The revelation, made during a fiery social media clash with the U.S. President, has sent political shockwaves across the globe.
The feud between the tech mogul and the White House hit new heights when Musk, once Trump’s biggest donor, accused the President of “ingratitude” and claimed Trump wouldn’t have won 2024 without him. Things went nuclear when Musk took to X and declared:
“Trump is in the Epstein files.”
BOOM. Just like that, a storm erupted in Washington.
The billionaire’s statement references government documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein—the disgraced financier and accused sex trafficker who died behind bars. Though Trump has yet to respond to the Epstein allegation, the tension is now sizzling hot and very public.
Trump vs. Musk: From Bromance to Bloodbath
Their once-tight alliance—complete with joyrides on Air Force One and cozy Mar-a-Lago visits—has spectacularly crumbled. What triggered the meltdown? Musk’s harsh criticism of Trump’s lavish spending bill, which he branded a “disgusting abomination.”
Trump, furious over the backlash from his former golden boy, slammed Musk in the Oval Office, lamenting:
“I’m very disappointed. I helped Elon a lot.”
He even suggested Musk had a case of “Trump Derangement Syndrome” and was bitter about no longer working in government. This awkward outburst unfolded live on TV—right in front of Germany’s Chancellor.
Musk Claps Back: “Without Me, You’d Have Lost!”
Musk didn’t hold back. Hitting Trump where it hurts, he reminded the world that he poured $300 million into Trump’s campaign and single-handedly saved the Republicans from political wipeout.
“Such ingratitude,” he posted, before launching a poll on whether he should form his own political party—a not-so-subtle threat to hijack Republican support.
As the spat escalated, Tesla shares nosedived 15%, bleeding over $100 billion in market value. Meanwhile, Trump hinted at cutting Musk’s $18 billion in government contracts, including SpaceX and Starlink deals.
“The easiest way to save billions? Cancel Elon’s subsidies,” Trump posted, drawing gasps from Wall Street.
DOGE Days Are Over
Musk’s short-lived reign as head of Trump’s controversial cost-cutting agency, DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency), has ended in spectacular fashion. Once hailed as the poster boy of tech-powered governance, Musk grew disillusioned, clashing with Cabinet members and the slow wheels of D.C.
Now, their bromance lies in ruins—and only one man seemed to enjoy the chaos: Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who stayed silent as Trump unloaded on Musk in a surreal Oval Office meltdown that felt more like breakup therapy than a diplomatic briefing.
What’s Next? A Political Coup by Musk?
With the world watching, Elon Musk has positioned himself as a disruptive force in American politics. The Epstein name-drop may just be the beginning.
One thing’s for sure: Washington hasn’t seen a fight this vicious in years.