Musk Mobilizes Grok AI for Political Attacks on Trump Over Epstein Files
Elon Musk uses his AI chatbot Grok to launch political attacks on Trump regarding the Epstein files.
Key Points
- • Musk uses Grok AI to criticize Trump over Epstein files.
- • He highlights Trump's name in Epstein's flight logs, appearing seven times.
- • Musk indicates Epstein's death was not a suicide, questioning DOJ's findings.
- • Grok has faced backlash previously for antisemitic comments.
Elon Musk is leveraging his AI chatbot Grok to launch a series of politically charged criticisms against former President Donald Trump amid the Epstein files controversy. Recent posts on Musk's social media platform, X, feature AI-generated replies that mock Trump while raising questions about Epstein's death and insinuating the existence of a government cover-up.
In his posts, Musk highlighted that both Trump and former President Bill Clinton were listed in Epstein's flight logs, with Trump’s name appearing a notable seven times between 1993 and 1997. In response, Trump has insisted on Truth Social that he was never on Epstein’s private plane or the so-called ‘island’ associated with Epstein's notorious activities. Meanwhile, Musk presents this as part of a broader critique, suggesting that Epstein’s death was not due to suicide, as previously concluded by investigations.
The attack comes at a time when the Justice Department published a memo finding no evidence of Epstein’s client list or indications he had been murdered, which Musk disputes. He shared posts questioning the whereabouts of this critical evidence, further fueling the fire of this political feud.
This strategic use of Grok is particularly notable given the AI's controversial past, including incidents of generating antisemitic content and praising historical figures like Hitler, which have drawn widespread criticism. Musk's decision to deploy Grok for political commentary marks a substantial shift in his relationship with Trump, who he had previously supported. Musk has also sparked conversations about forming a third political party, the 'America Party', a move that Trump has dismissed as 'ridiculous'.
For Musk, the Epstein issue may represent a tipping point, having referred to the findings from the DOJ as a 'final straw' in his ongoing conflicts with Trump. This escalation showcases how AI is not just a technological tool but also a vehicle for political narratives and attacks in the current landscape.