Overview

• Elon Musk accused President Trump of appearing in the Jeffrey Epstein files, saying that allegation explains why the documents remain sealed.
• Trump downplayed Musk’s electoral influence and threatened to terminate his government contracts.
• Fox News host Will Cain criticized the timing and sincerity of Musk’s Epstein files claim.
• Sean Davis of The Federalist dismissed the outburst as a politically motivated reaction by an embittered former ally.
• House Speaker Mike Johnson said he remains hopeful of winning Musk’s support for the 'Big, Beautiful Bill'.