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Musk’s Exit Sparks Trump Clash Over Epstein Claims

6/8/2025

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Elon Musk's exit from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ignited a fiery clash with Donald Trump after Musk made unfounded allegations connecting Trump to Jeffrey Epstein. Critics are questioning Musk's effectiveness, noting that his promised savings fell short, with only $18 billion in cuts, leaving public services vulnerable and his true intentions under scrutiny.

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Elon Musk's exit from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ignited a fiery clash with Donald Trump after Musk made unfounded allegations connecting Trump to Jeffrey Epstein. Critics are questioning Musk's effectiveness, noting that his promised savings fell short, with only $18 billion in cuts, leaving public services vulnerable and his true intentions under scrutiny.