Elon Musk recently made waves during an interview with Tucker Carlson, claiming that certain billionaire supporters of Kamala Harris fear a potential Donald Trump presidency could lead to the disclosure of a so-called “client list” linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Musk suggested that if Trump were to win the 2024 election, he might expose names connected to Epstein’s high-profile network, a disclosure Musk says many wealthy and influential individuals would prefer to avoid.
“I think part of why Kamala’s getting so much support is that if Trump wins, that Epstein client list is gonna become public,”
Musk told Carlson. He implied that billionaires like Bill Gates and Reid Hoffman may have a vested interest in seeing Trump defeated, ostensibly to shield themselves from possible links to the late financier’s activities.
“Some of those billionaires behind Kamala are terrified of that outcome,”
Musk added.
Musk’s interview focused on Gates and Hoffman, both prominent Democratic donors. Gates, the Microsoft co-founder, and Hoffman, the LinkedIn co-founder who previously worked with Musk at PayPal, are long-time Democratic backers. But Musk suggested their motivations for supporting Harris could extend beyond partisan loyalty, hinting that fears surrounding Epstein’s undisclosed connections might play a role. According to Musk, Hoffman especially harbors anxiety over a Trump presidency, describing Hoffman as “terrified of a Trump victory.”
Although there is no verified list of clients linked to Epstein’s illicit activities in official records, public speculation around such a list has persisted since Epstein’s 2019 death in federal custody. Some wealthy individuals linked to Epstein, including Gates, have publicly clarified their interactions with Epstein as strictly professional or philanthropic. However, Elon Musk suggested there could be more damning evidence.
“Between Diddy and Epstein, there is probably several thousand hours of footage here,”
Musk claimed, although he did not provide details to back up this assertion.
Musk’s remarks have triggered considerable debate among the public and media, with many speculating on the potential fallout if Trump pursues these disclosures. Musk expressed frustration with what he called a lack of legal action against Epstein’s alleged associates, contrasting it with the prosecutions following the January 6 Capitol riot.
“There’s a strong overlap between the Epstein client list and Kamala’s ‘100 puppet masters,’”
he stated, seemingly hinting at what he views as a larger network of politically influential figures possibly linked to Epstein.
While no concrete evidence was presented, Musk’s claim of “thousands of hours” of incriminating footage has sparked curiosity and skepticism alike. Carlson questioned Musk on the veracity of these claims, which Musk left unverified, yet the insinuations have intensified public calls for transparency around any unreleased Epstein-related materials.
As the newly-elected 47th president, Donald Trump has hinted that he might investigate and potentially disclose Epstein’s alleged client information, an issue that has hovered on the edges of political discourse since Epstein’s death. Trump’s own historical connection to Epstein—a social relationship dating back to the 1990s—adds a layer of complexity to the issue. While Trump distanced himself from Epstein after several years, public scrutiny over this past connection remains.
With the possibility of Trump addressing the Epstein case now more real, public speculation is mounting over what steps he may actually take. If Trump follows through, such actions could shake political and social elites, leaving a lasting impact on public trust in political institutions.
During the interview, Musk and Carlson went further, suggesting that a Trump loss could mark a turning point for U.S. democracy. Musk speculated that a Trump defeat could signify the last “genuinely democratic” election, adding a layer of urgency to his and Trump’s concerns. Musk pointed to Harris and President Biden as “figureheads” controlled by powerful, unseen figures, with Carlson jokingly warning Musk that his own future could be at stake should Trump lose.
“If Trump loses, you’re fed, dude,”
Carlson jested, to which Musk responded with a nervous laugh,
“If he loses, I’m fed. How long do you think my prison sentence is going to be?”
While Musk laughed it off, his comments reveal a perceived high-stakes environment where powerful political and social forces seem locked in conflict over control and transparency.
Musk’s provocative statements during his interview with Carlson have brought fresh attention to unresolved questions surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s associations and their potential political fallout. With Donald Trump now in office, whether or not he will pursue these rumors remains unclear. What is certain is that Musk’s assertions have stoked public calls for transparency and have drawn a renewed spotlight onto the shadowy connections between wealth, influence, and political power in America.
