Once seen as high-profile allies with shared views, Elon Musk and U.S. President Donald Trump are now locked in a heated online feud. A series of shocking posts from Musk targeting Trump were suddenly deleted from X (formerly Twitter), raising speculation about the unraveling relationship between these two powerful figures.
In recent days, Musk — who owns the X platform — removed several posts in which he fiercely criticized Trump. One deleted post even accused the former president of being named in documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, the deceased sex offender.
By Saturday morning, the post had vanished, replaced with the familiar message: “This page doesn’t exist. Try searching for something else.”
Earlier, Musk had also replied “Agreed” to a post calling for Trump’s removal and his replacement with Vice President JD Vance. That response has also since been deleted.
Why Is Musk Attacking Trump — and What’s Really Going On?
The exact reason behind Musk’s deleted posts remains unclear, but the incident comes on the heels of his vocal opposition to the “One Big Beautiful Bill” — legislation backed by Trump. Musk claimed the bill failed to include key policies he supports.
Musk’s attacks were widely seen as impulsive and emotionally driven. During a Friday interview with comedian Theo Von, Vice President JD Vance commented that Musk was “making a big mistake” by targeting Trump, but added that Musk is “someone who’s easily driven by emotion.”
From the White House, spokesperson Karoline Leavitt dismissed Musk’s Epstein-related claims, attributing them to his frustration over the bill not meeting his expectations.
Just over a week ago, Musk and Trump were still publicly praising one another following Musk’s exit from the “Government Efficiency Board” — a short-lived reform initiative created by the administration. Their collaboration was once hailed as a symbol of strategic alignment between business leaders and the government.
But that relationship has deteriorated rapidly over the past week, with both sides exchanging barbs online. The feud began with policy disagreements but soon escalated into more sensitive accusations.
Some observers suggest the dispute reflects deeper cracks in the once-powerful alliance between tech entrepreneurs and conservative politicians — a partnership that had significant influence in recent U.S. politics.
Is There Any Truth to the Epstein Allegations?
In one of the now-deleted posts, Musk claimed Trump was mentioned in “documents related to Epstein.” Musk offered no evidence, only suggesting that “this is why those documents haven’t been released.”
The claim is both provocative and dangerous, potentially fueling a major political controversy if left unchecked. The White House swiftly responded, calling Musk’s comments “unfounded” and driven by personal disappointment rather than verifiable data.
So far, no official source has confirmed any link between Trump and the Epstein-related documents Musk alluded to. The deletion of the post may signal Musk’s tactical retreat after a rash outburst.
What’s Next for Musk and Trump?
As the rift between Elon Musk and Donald Trump deepens, questions loom over whether the two can reconcile or are headed toward a full-blown public clash. Musk, with his massive influence in both tech and social media, could emerge as a vocal critic of conservative policies if tensions continue to escalate.
Trump, on the other hand, is unlikely to let unverified claims tarnish his image. His communications team will likely continue pushing back or choosing to ignore Musk’s attacks altogether.
While the future of this high-stakes standoff remains uncertain, one thing is clear: the digital showdown between Musk and Trump is adding more fuel to an already volatile American political landscape.
