Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has launched another attack on President Donald Trump over the Jeffrey Epstein client list row. The billionaire took to social media to share his thoughts on the case after Trump deemed the Epstein case a “hoax.”
Musk’s Comments on Epstein Case
Musk expressed his disbelief at Trump’s comments, stating: “Wow I can’t believe Epstein killed himself before realizing it was all a hoax.” This statement sparked a conversation about the Epstein case and Trump’s handling of it.
Defense Against Birthday Letter Leak
However, Musk also came to the defense of the President after a report claimed that Trump had written a lewd birthday letter to Epstein in 2003. Musk asked an AI model, Grok, to verify the authenticity of the letter, and Grok replied that it was “most likely fake.” The letter’s cryptic, third-person script did not match Trump’s direct style or known handwriting, and there was no photo for signature verification.
Why It Matters
The news comes as Musk had reignited the Epstein row, calling on the Trump administration to release the files. This has led to tensions between the pair, following disagreements over the Big Beautiful Bill law. Trump recently appointed a Tesla critic, Jonathan Morrison, as his nominee to lead the NHTSA, which could create hurdles for Tesla’s robotaxi ambitions.
Impact on Tesla
Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, which gets rid of the $7,500 EV credit, also effectively makes the ZEV credits redundant by relaxing CAFE norms. This could result in a significant loss of revenue for Tesla, which earned billions from ZEV credits last year. The relaxed norms would allow automakers to buy a lesser amount of ZEV credits from companies like Tesla to comply, reducing the demand for these credits.
Tesla Under Fire
Tesla has also been under fire for Musk’s political activities with the America Party, with experts claiming that the company has been “hijacked” by Musk. The company’s FSD tech has already been under scrutiny by the NHTSA for possible traffic violations committed by the Robotaxis during Austin’s launch event in June.
Conclusion
The feud between Musk and Trump continues to escalate, with both sides taking shots at each other. The impact on Tesla and the automotive industry as a whole remains to be seen. One thing is certain, however: the battle between these two giants will be closely watched by the public and the media.