In a dramatic escalation of his burgeoning political ambitions, Elon Musk has unequivocally stated that the full exposure of the Jeffrey Epstein files will be a "top priority" for his newly launched "America Party." The tech mogul's declaration comes amid renewed public scrutiny over the long-suppressed documents and a deepening feud between Musk and the current administration.
Musk, who has been increasingly vocal about government transparency, took to his platform X (formerly Twitter) to press the issue. He specifically challenged the administration's handling of the Epstein case, asking, "How can people be expected to have faith in [the administration] if he won't release the Epstein files?" 🤨
When directly asked by an X user if "exposing the Epstein files" would rank high on the America Party's agenda, Musk responded with a resounding "💯" emoji, leaving no doubt about his commitment. This move positions the Epstein files as a central plank in the America Party's nascent platform, aiming to tap into widespread public demand for accountability and full disclosure surrounding the disgraced financier's network.
The timing of Musk's statement is particularly pointed, following recent reports from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that concluded Epstein died by suicide and found no evidence of a "client list" of powerful figures. These conclusions have been met with skepticism by many, a sentiment Musk appears to be capitalizing on. He even posted a sarcastic "arrest counter" on X, showing "0 0 0 0" arrests in the Epstein case, with the caption: "What's the time? Oh look, it's no-one-has-been-arrested-o'clock again." 🕰️🕵️♂️
Musk's America Party, recently announced as a challenge to the established "two-party (some would say uniparty) system," appears to be drawing a clear line in the sand on this issue. This commitment to transparency around the Epstein scandal could resonate with a public frustrated by perceived government secrecy and a lack of consequences for those allegedly involved. The coming months will reveal if this high-profile commitment translates into significant political traction for the America Party. 🗳️✨