Musk demands release of Epstein files after Trump insists ‘nobody cares’ about sex trafficker

Published July 13, 2025 10:08am ET



President Donald Trump’s adviser-turned-foe Elon Musk demanded that the Trump administration release the so-called Epstein client list related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. 

Trump’s base has been outraged for several days over dissatisfaction with Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, and his deputy, Dan Bongino, because they have not released the list as promised. Trump attempted on Saturday to put their demands at bay in a lengthy post on his Truth Social platform, but his base has continued to seek the release of the documents. 

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