Elon Musk ignited a social media storm on X, questioning the handling of the Epstein case and taking veiled swipes at Donald Trump. He demanded transparency on the "Epstein Files," probing the existence of electronic records and the whereabouts of crucial evidence. Musk's renewed scrutiny, coupled with past accusations against Trump, fuels speculation about his potential political ambitions.
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