A social media spat between President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk exploded in real-time on Thursday, leaving podcast host Joe Rogan stunned and calling for an intervention.
The dramatic back-and-forth, unfolding live during Rogan’s recording with FBI Director Kash Patel, saw Musk hurl a shocking accusation about Trump and the Epstein files, prompting Rogan to exclaim, “Jesus Christ!”
The digital duel ignited when Musk, known for his outspoken presence on X (formerly Twitter), took a swipe at a Trump-backed spending bill, dubbing it “the big, beautiful bill.” The quarrel quickly escalated into a public spectacle.
Musk didn’t hold back, accusing Trump of being “in the Epstein files” and warning that Trump’s tariff plan would plunge the U.S. into a recession.
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