#TODAYUPDATE Elon Musk recently escalated his feud with Donald Trump on social elon-musk-escalates-feud-with-trump-time-to-drop-the-really-big-bomb/):

- *The Feud*: Musk alleged that Trump's name is listed in classified files related to Jeffrey Epstein, a financier and sex offender. Musk tweeted, "Time to drop the really big bomb... @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public.

- *Trump's Response*: Trump hasn't directly responded to Musk's claims but did threaten to end government contracts with Musk's companies. Trump also claimed Musk left the White House's Department of Government Efficiency because he asked him to leave.

- *Musk's Retort*: Musk fired back, saying Trump wouldn't have won a second term without his support, stating, "Without me, Trump would have lost the election, Dems would control the House and the Republicans would be 51-49 in the Senate." Musk also hinted at his financial contributions to Trump's campaign, around $250 million.

- *Background*: The tension between Musk and Trump began after Trump criticized Musk's efforts to kill his tax bill. Their public spat has been heating up, with both sides exchanging personal attacks.

It's worth noting that Musk provided no evidence for his allegations about Trump's connection to Epstein's files. The situation continues to unfold, with both parties engaging in a heated public exchange.