In a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk has reportedly deleted several posts on his social media platform, X, that intensified his ongoing feud with former President Donald Trump. As of Saturday morning, one notable post that accused Trump of being linked to files belonging to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has vanished from the platform. This accusation, which has been disputed by the White House, signifies a significant escalation in the public conflict between the billionaire entrepreneur and the former president.
The deleted post was met with a message from X stating, "Hmm...this page doesn't exist. Try searching for something else." This removal follows Musk's previous interactions on Thursday when he responded affirmatively to a user's suggestion calling for Trump to be impeached and replaced by Vice President JD Vance. Like Musk's earlier accusation, this post is also no longer accessible as of Saturday morning.
In an interview conducted on Friday with manosphere comedian Theo Von, Vice President Vance criticized Musk's decision to attack Trump. He expressed that Musk was making a significant mistake by escalating the situation, referring to the billionaire as an "emotional guy" who may have acted out of frustration. Vance's comments illustrate the complex dynamics at play, especially within the political landscape influenced by social media.
The motives behind Musk's decision to delete these incendiary posts remain unclear. As of now, the White House has not responded to CNBC's requests for comments regarding Musk's allegations. However, this incident marks the latest chapter in the rapidly deteriorating relationship between Musk and Trump, who were once considered allies.
Just over a week ago, Musk and Trump were exchanging compliments, particularly at the conclusion of Musk's tenure leading the Department of Government Efficiency. However, their relationship has taken a sharp turn for the worse this week, primarily due to Musk's vocal criticism of Trump's ambitious legislative proposal, often referred to as the Big Beautiful Bill.
In his now-deleted post, Musk claimed that Trump's name appeared in files associated with Epstein, alleging this as the reason why certain documents have not been made public. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt firmly rejected these allegations, stating that this is an unfortunate episode stemming from Musk's dissatisfaction with the Big Beautiful Bill, which lacks the policies he desired. This statement was made in a response to CNN, highlighting the growing tensions surrounding this political drama.
As the feud continues to unfold, observers are left to wonder whether Musk's recent actions will have any lasting impact on his relationship with Trump or influence public opinion. This situation serves as a reminder of the power of social media in shaping political narratives and the potential repercussions of public statements made by influential figures.
