Trump vs Musk: Vance Warns of ‘Blood Feud’

Vice President JD Vance predicts explosive fallout as Tesla CEO accuses Trump of Epstein ties—”This won’t end well for Elon.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Vice President JD Vance issued a dire warning over the weekend after Tesla CEO Elon Musk ignited a political firestorm by implicating former President Donald Trump in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, sparking what Vance described as a dangerous “blood feud” between two of the most powerful men in America.

Speaking on comedian Theo Von’s podcast, Vance slammed Musk’s explosive Thursday post on X, where the billionaire claimed Trump’s name appears in the sealed Epstein files—a revelation Musk insisted was being suppressed. “Time to drop the really big bomb,” Musk wrote. “[Trump] is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!”

Vance didn’t hold back: “I think it’s a huge mistake for him to go after the president like that. If he and the president are in some blood feud—most importantly—it’s going to be bad for the country, but I don’t think it’ll be good for Elon either.”

The vice president staunchly defended Trump, insisting the former president “didn’t do anything wrong with Jeffrey Epstein,” and vowed his unwavering loyalty. While expressing hope Musk might “come back into the fold,” Vance admitted the odds looked grim after the social media bombshell.

“This Won’t End Well for Elon”

The feud escalated after Trump publicly snubbed Musk, telling Reuters he has “no interest” in speaking to the Tesla boss. Vance suggested Musk’s outburst may have been fueled by mounting pressures—including violent attacks on his businesses and fury over Congress’ budget bill.

“His businesses are being attacked nonstop. They’re literally firebombing some of his cars,” Vance said, referencing recent arson at Tesla facilities in Europe. “He got into politics and has suffered a lot for it… I get the frustration.”

The spending bill, which Musk has railed against, allegedly triggered the rift. Vance acknowledged Musk’s grievances but defended the legislation as necessary to prevent a “massive tax hike.” Still, he admitted Washington’s sluggish bureaucracy could “frustrate” outsiders like Musk.

A Nation in the Crossfire

With tensions boiling, Vance painted a grim picture of what a full-blown Trump-Musk war could mean for America. “This isn’t just personal—it’s bad for the country,” he declared, hinting at destabilizing fallout from a clash between a vengeful ex-president and the world’s richest man.

As speculation swirls over what—if anything—the Epstein files contain about Trump, one thing is clear: This feud is far from over. And if Vance’s warnings prove true, the bloodiest battles may still lie ahead.