What began as a disagreement over federal spending erupted into one of the most dramatic political splits in recent memory.

But beneath the back-and-forth over budgets and policy, Elon Musk ignited a firestorm this week with a single allegation: that President Donald Trump is named in the unreleased Jeffrey Epstein files.

In a post on X Tuesday, the billionaire entrepreneur and tech mogul wrote:

The accusation instantly overshadowed Musk’s earlier criticisms of Trump’s proposed $1.6 trillion “Big Beautiful Bill,” which Musk called a “disgusting abomination”, as previously reported by DX. While the fiscal argument sparked the rift, the Epstein claim is what sent the feud into another stratosphere.

Within hours, Musk followed up with posts accusing Trump of hypocrisy and betrayal, even mocking his former ally by suggesting, “Was he replaced by a body double!?” — a caption Musk used while reposting Trump’s 2012 tweets criticizing debt and government waste.

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Musk also endorsed a post calling for Trump’s impeachment and replacement by Vice President JD Vance, and accused the former president of “spitting in my face” after claiming he was responsible for Trump’s 2024 victory.

Musk even shared a post calling for Trump’s impeachment and replacement by Vice President JD Vance, signaling that the tech mogul’s break with Trump was complete — and intentional.

A New Party for the “80% in the Middle”?

As the fallout grew, Musk took a step that could have massive implications beyond the Trump feud. He posted a poll on X asking his followers if America needs a new political party — one that represents “the 80% in the middle.”

“Should we create a new political party that actually represents the people?” Musk asked. The response was overwhelming. Over 3.9 million votes poured in, with more than 81% voting yes at the time of publication.

The poll comes amid growing public frustration with both major parties, and Musk — now openly feuding with the Republican standard-bearer he once supported — appears to be seriously floating the idea of disrupting the traditional political landscape.

While some dismissed the poll as a provocation, others saw it as a signal that Musk may be gearing up to use his platform, influence, and fortune to reshape American politics.

A Feud With Fallout

Trump responded via Truth Social, labeling Musk “crazy” and threatening to cancel all federal contracts with SpaceX and Tesla. “The easiest way to save billions in the budget? Terminate Elon’s contracts,” Trump wrote.

Financial markets responded swiftly: Tesla’s stock dropped 14%, while Trump Media & Technology Group saw an 8% dip.

But while the back-and-forth over budgets, egos, and subsidies has generated headlines, it’s Musk’s Epstein claim that could have far deeper consequences — both politically and legally.

The full Epstein flight logs and case files remain under seal by court order, despite widespread speculation about who may be named within them. Musk’s decision to publicly implicate Trump, without presenting corroborating evidence, adds new urgency to growing calls for the full release of the so-called “Epstein Files”.

Many have speculated that Trump might be mentioned in the documents since they had a long-standing relationship. However, Trump has denied ever having been to Epstein’s private island where Epstein allegedly sexually-trafficked underage females.

For now, one thing is certain: the once-powerful alliance between arguably the two most powerful people on earth is now a very public social media and PR war, the outcome of which is as uncertain with a staggering myriad of potential consequences for both men and the country.