Overview

• Elon Musk posted on X that President Trump is referenced in the Jeffrey Epstein files, alleging that explains why the documents remain sealed.
• Trump downplayed Musk’s role in his election and warned he would cut the billionaire’s government contracts after Musk attacked the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’.
• On The Will Cain Show, Fox News host Will Cain questioned why Musk would have kept the Epstein files allegation secret if he supported Trump’s spending cuts.
• Sean Davis of The Federalist described Musk’s accusation as an emotional outburst and noted that Musk had spent $250 million supporting Trump’s 2024 campaign.
• House Speaker Mike Johnson said he still believes he can persuade Musk to support the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ despite their public clash.