Elon Musk Reportedly “Blows Up” On Top Trump Aide During Mar-a-Lago Dinner

Tesla CEO Elon Musk reportedly blew up on one of Trump’s top aides for allegedly leaking information to the media.

The New York Post reported that Elon Musk “blew up” on Trump aide Boris Epshteyn during dinner after accusing Epshteyn of leaking information to the press about Trump’s administration appointments.

Dinner guests reported Musk “exploded” on Epshteyn, to which Epshteyn responded, “You don’t know what you’re talking about.”

Elon Musk had ‘massive blowup’ with Trump aide Boris Epshteyn at Mar-a-Lago dinner: report https://t.co/dueZgoQyad pic.twitter.com/PZGgUg4o5l

— New York Post (@nypost) November 18, 2024

Here’s what New York Post reported:

Tesla CEO Elon Musk angrily accused a top Trump aide of leaking information about key appointments in the next administration during a “massive blowup” at a dinner at Mar-a-Lago, according to a report.

Musk, who was named co-head of a new advisory body known as the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), has been feuding with Boris Epshteyn, a special assistant to Trump’s during his first term in 2017 who still holds sway with the president-elect, according to Axios.

Last Wednesday, the tension between the two men reportedly reached a boiling point at Trump’s Florida estate. Dinner guests witnessed a “massive blowup” and a “huge explosion” as Musk lashed out at Epshteyn about tipping off the media, the outlet reported.

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“You don’t know what you’re talking about,” Epshteyn, who gave Trump legal advice during his recent criminal trials, reportedly fired back.

Musk and Epshteyn were not immediately available to comment.

Musk, top Trump adviser clash over Cabinet picks https://t.co/1bj1fkpvnv

— Axios (@axios) November 18, 2024

Per The Independent:

The world’s richest man has appointed himself Donald Trump’s “first buddy” as he plays an influential role shaping the incoming administration, but tension between Trump’s closest allies and Elon Musk is reportedly boiling over.

Musk is clashing with longtime Trump attorney and adviser Boris Epshteyn, including questioning his influence in president-elect’s nominations for his Cabinet and top White House jobs, Axios has reported, citing people familiar with the conversations.

The billionaire accused Epshteyn of leaking information about Trump’s transition process, including personnel picks, during a “massive blowup” and a “huge explosion” between the two men during a dinner in front of guests at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club, according to Axios.