Musk indicated he’d put $100 million into Trump-linked committees. That money never came — and now won’t, a Musk adviser said.

Republicans also fear massive spending against them if they back Trump’s bill.

“It’s gone,” the adviser said. “He’ll go nuclear. He’ll back Democrats if needed.”

Democrats watched with glee.

“This is Christmas,” a Democratic operative texted.

Musk can:
— Spend his billions to fund anti-Trump campaigns. After spending over $250 million in 2024 elections, he could now target Republicans.
— Use his platform X to provoke Trump or leak insider info — already hinting Trump’s name appears in sealed Epstein documents.
— Leverage his businesses, like threatening to suspend NASA cargo missions via SpaceX’s Dragon.

Trump can:
— Cancel Musk’s federal contracts — worth $3B across 100+ agreements.
— Launch investigations into Musk’s immigration status or drug use.
— Revoke Musk’s security clearance, which is vital for SpaceX’s NASA work.
— Use presidential powers to pressure Musk, including executive orders and criminal probes.

Epstein visited Trump’s Mar-a-Lago, and flight logs confirm Trump flew on Epstein’s jet multiple times between 1993 and 1997.

In a 2002 interview, Trump called Epstein a “terrific guy,” noting his interest in “younger” women. Their relationship reportedly ended over a personal or business dispute, with Trump later claiming to have banned Epstein from Mar-a-Lago.

Following Epstein’s 2019 arrest, Trump distanced himself, saying, “I was not a fan of his.” His name has surfaced in Epstein-related legal documents, including Maxwell’s trial, though no misconduct has been alleged.

Recent speculation, including from Elon Musk, hints that unreleased Epstein files may implicate public figures like Trump, but no evidence has emerged so far.