House Republicans have denounced Elon Musk for his recent allegations that President Donald Trump had a close association with the late Jeffrey Epstein. The tech billionaire’s remarks, which suggested Trump was ‘in the Epstein files,’ sparked backlash from several GOP lawmakers, who criticized his comments as ‘unhelpful’ and ‘crossing the line.’ Musk’s comments occurred amid his broader criticism of the GOP’s budget reconciliation bill, which he claimed would add billions to the national, which currently stands at nearly $37 trillion. Lawmakers, however, expressed skepticism about the validity of Musk’s allegations, with some arguing that if such information existed, it would have already been disclosed. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt attributed Musk’s remarks to his dissatisfaction with Trump’s legislative agenda.
The White House has reiterated its stance that Trump is focused on passing the budget proposal to provide tax relief for working- and middle-class Americans. Meanwhile, sources noted that Trump had previously banned Epstein from his Mar-a-Lago club, suggesting a lack of deeper involvement. Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, criticized Musk’s comments, stating, ‘Hopefully we never have to answer questions about tweets like that from Elon again.’ Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, echoed the sentiment, calling Musk’s remarks ‘not helpful’ and ‘crossing the line.’ These statements underscore the growing tension within the GOP over Musk’s public criticism of the administration’s fiscal policies and the political ramifications of his remarks.