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Last Updated:July 09, 2025, 00:19 IST
Elon Musk challenged Donald Trump to release sealed files related to Jeffrey Epstein, questioning his credibility.
US President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. (Reuters/File)
Elon Musk publicly challenged US President Donald Trump to release sealed files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier whose connections to powerful global figures remain the subject of intense speculation. Elon Musk posted on X (formerly Twitter), the social media platform he owns, “How can people be expected to have faith in Trump if he won’t release the Epstein files?"
In a follow-up post, he added, “Bannon is in the Epstein files." Elon Musk offered no further details or evidence on former Trump adviser Steve Bannon’s role in Epstein files.
How can people be expected to have faith in Trump if he won’t release the Epstein files?— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 8, 2025
Elon Musk’s post comes days after he announced the formation of his own political platform, the America Party, aimed at what he calls the “uniparty system" in Washington.
“When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste & graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy," Elon Musk earlier wrote, adding, “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom."
What Are The Epstein Files?
The Epstein files refer to a trove of documents, logs, court records and sealed testimonies connected to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier who was arrested in 2019 on federal sex trafficking charges involving minors. These files are believed to contain names of powerful individuals- including politicians, businessmen, academics and celebrities- who may have been associated with Jeffrey Epstein’s private network, visited his properties, or traveled on his private jet. While some documents have been made public through lawsuits and investigative reporting, large portions remain sealed or redacted.
At the heart of these files are allegations of sexual abuse, trafficking, and a broader network of enablers and clients, many of whom have never been officially named or charged. Jeffrey Epstein died under controversial circumstances in a Manhattan jail cell in August 2019.
Location :Washington D.C., United States of America (USA)
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