In an extraordinary clash between two of the most prominent figures in American public life, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has deleted a series of incendiary social media posts targeting President Donald Trump. The now-deleted messages included a bombshell accusation that Trump’s name appears in the sealed Jeffrey Epstein files, along with calls for the president’s impeachment and replacement by Vice President JD Vance. The dramatic turn marks a deepening rift in what was once considered a strategic political alliance between Musk and Trump.

On June 5, Musk posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account – “Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public.” The message, which quickly went viral before being taken down, concluded with a cryptic jab: “Have a nice day, DJT! Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out.”

In a follow-up response to another user, who had posted “Trump should be impeached” and that “JD Vance should replace him,” Musk replied with a simple “yes” – a post that also vanished hours later. The posts, albeit brief, triggered a political and financial storm, including significant market consequences and a bitter war of words.

The online eruption marked a stark departure from Musk’s previous alignment with Trump. In the run-up to the 2024 election, Musk not only publicly supported Trump’s bid for re-election but also channeled over $260 million into a political action committee that supported Trump-aligned candidates and initiatives. His support was rewarded with a high-profile government appointment in January 2025 to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a newly........

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