Elon Musk has accused former US President Donald Trump of being listed in the still-sealed Epstein files, suggesting this is why some documents remain confidential. After supporting Trump’s presidency and leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk resigned in May 2025 amid criticism. Since then, he has openly criticized Trump’s policies and now alleges Trump’s connection to Jeffrey Epstein is the true reason key Epstein files have not been released to the public.