Elon Musk knows how to keep things interesting on social media, and his latest move is no exception.
On Thursday night, he threw fuel onto the fire surrounding his explosive claim about former President Donald Trump being connected to Jeffrey Epstein by sharing a viral meme that caught everyone’s attention.
The Meme That Said It All
The meme Musk shared was a clever play on an iconic scene from the 1987 movie Predator, where a muscular Arnold Schwarzenegger and Carl Weathers lock hands in a powerful handshake.
On the internet, this image often represents two very different groups coming together, like overlapping circles in a Venn diagram.
In this particular meme, Weathers’ arm was tagged as “Elon does ketamine” and Schwarzenegger’s as “Trump on Epstein’s list.”
Together, they were labeled “X active users,” symbolizing the frenzy among Twitter (now X) users over Musk and Trump’s heated clash.
Musk added his own flair with a laugh and bullseye emoji, making it clear he was enjoying the buzz.
Setting the Stage: Musk, Ketamine, and Trump
This all comes after a revealing report from The New York Times that highlighted Musk’s alleged ketamine use.
The drug, often associated with mental health treatment but sometimes called a “horse tranquilizer,” made headlines as part of the broader conversation about Musk’s behavior.
During his farewell visit to the White House, Musk brushed off the report by pointing to the Times’ mistakes on Russiagate, with Trump laughing alongside him.
Yet things quickly escalated. Just days later, Musk dropped his bombshell: Trump was supposedly named in the infamous Epstein files.
Musk tweeted, “Time to drop the really big bomb. @RealDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!” — a statement that instantly reignited the Epstein saga.
The Epstein Files and Political Reactions
For context, Jeffrey Epstein was a wealthy financier and convicted sex offender who died in prison in 2019.
Trump had promised to release files related to Epstein, and while some pages were made public earlier this year, much of the information was already widely known.
When asked about Musk’s accusations, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told Daily Mail it was “an unfortunate episode from Elon,” suggesting Musk’s frustration stemmed from disagreements over legislation, not facts.
She emphasized that Trump remained focused on passing what she called a “historic piece of legislation” to “make our country great again.”
Meanwhile, Trump didn’t address the Epstein claims directly.
Instead, he shrugged them off on his platform, Truth Social, and reiterated his support for the legislation Musk criticized.
Trump even expressed mild annoyance that Musk hadn’t turned against him sooner, calling the bill “one of the Greatest Bills ever presented to Congress.”
Behind the Scenes: What Insiders Say
Sources close to the matter pointed out that everyone knew Trump had once removed Epstein from his Palm Beach Golf Club.
The administration itself had released files that included Trump’s name, so Musk’s revelations weren’t exactly groundbreaking.
One insider also questioned Musk’s credibility, recalling that Musk had spent months with Trump and even said he “loves him as much as a straight man can love a straight man.”
This raised eyebrows about why Musk would suddenly turn on Trump with such serious claims.
Musk’s Persistent Digging
Throughout Thursday, Musk didn’t hold back.
He highlighted a quote from Trump about Epstein and shared a video clip from MSNBC showing a 1992 party attended by both men.
The handshake meme capped off his late-night social media blitz, making clear he intended to keep this story alive.
What Happens Next?
With Musk stirring the pot this way, it’s anyone’s guess what the next chapter will bring.
Will more details about Epstein’s files surface? Will Trump respond more directly?
For now, social media remains a battlefield where memes, accusations, and political drama collide—and Elon Musk is right in the middle of it.