Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s Social Media Battle: A Summary

The relationship between Elon Musk and Donald Trump took a dramatic turn as Musk deleted a tweet referencing Trump and the Epstein files. The initial dispute emerged following Musk’s claims about the non-release of the Epstein files due to Trump’s alleged involvement. This was further exacerbated by Musk’s departure from his government role and differences over Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill.’ Musk’s now-deleted tweet made a direct allegation against Trump. Following this, Musk hinted at a possible truce, responding favorably to a peace suggestion by Bill Ackman. US Vice President JD Vance sided with Trump during the public conflict. The feud between Musk and Trump intensified rapidly, marked by sharp criticisms and explosive accusations.