Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk has criticized a recent social media post by Donald Trump regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files. Trump had defended his Attorney General, Pam Bondi, who is under fire for a Department of Justice memo stating there is no evidence Epstein had a “client list” or was murdered.
What Happened
Musk responded to Trump’s post on X, formerly Twitter, saying that the president is trying to bury the Epstein scandal. Trump had written on Truth Social, “What’s going on with my ‘boys’ and, in some cases, ‘gals?’ They’re all going after Attorney General Pam Bondi, who is doing a FANTASTIC JOB!” He added, “We’re on one Team, MAGA… ‘selfish people’ are trying to hurt it, all over a guy who never dies, Jeffrey Epstein.”
Musk’s Response
Musk replied to Trump’s post, saying, “Seriously. He said ‘Epstein’ half a dozen times while telling everyone to stop talking about Epstein. Just release the files as promised.” This exchange highlights the ongoing tension between Musk and Trump, who are currently at odds over several issues, including Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” and the creation of Musk’s “America Party” to represent moderate voters.
Importance of the Issue
The DOJ memo, released last week, concluded that there was no foul play in Epstein’s 2019 death and denied the existence of a “client list,” angering many Trump supporters who had expected further revelations. The dispute over the memo has led to tensions between the FBI and the Department of Justice, with Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino considering resigning.
Impact on Tesla
The controversy surrounding the Epstein scandal has not seemed to affect Tesla’s stock price significantly. Over the past five days, TSLA shares have risen by 7.66%, but they’re down 3.63% over the last month. According to stock rankings, TSLA has a short-term downward trend, while its medium and long-term trends remain positive.
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