New York, N.Y. — Elon Musk sparked controversy this week by suggesting that former President Donald Trump is mentioned in files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Musk’s comments, made on social media platform X, were swiftly met with rebuttals from Epstein’s former attorney.
David Schoen, who represented Epstein shortly before the latter’s death, defended Trump in a post on X. He stated, “I was hired to lead Jeffrey Epstein’s defense as his criminal lawyer nine days before he died,” adding that Epstein had sought his counsel for months prior to that time. Schoen asserted unequivocally that Epstein had no damaging information pertaining to Trump, emphasizing, “I specifically asked that!”
Following Schoen’s defense, Trump shared a screenshot of the attorney’s statement on his platform, Truth Social. This back-and-forth comes amid apparent tensions between Musk and Trump, which have reportedly been on the rise.
On Thursday, Musk claimed, “Time to drop the really big bomb: (Donald Trump) is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT.” He further insinuated that the truth behind the implications involving Trump would eventually come to light.
While Trump’s name appears in “The Epstein Files: Phase 1” released by the Department of Justice earlier this year, there is little evidence linking him to any illegal activities connected to Epstein. Reports indicate that Trump’s name appears in flight logs seven times, but experts caution that merely traveling on Epstein’s aircraft does not imply misconduct.
The first phase of “The Epstein Files” is accessible to the public, containing multiple documents related to the life and criminal conviction of Epstein. These records, while extensive, do not provide any conclusive evidence against Trump.
The exchange has reignited discussions about the complex relationships Epstein had with various high-profile individuals, fueling speculation and conspiracy theories. As both Musk and Schoen continue to assert their positions, the public remains divided on the implications of these claims.
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