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During a recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, FBI Director Kash Patel responded to a surprising claim made by Elon Musk. Musk had posted on social media that former President Donald Trump is named in the sealed Jeffrey Epstein files. When Joe Rogan brought this up during the show, Patel made it clear that he would not take part in the discussion. Patel said,
"I’m just staying out of the Trump-Elon thing; that’s way outside my lane. I know my line and that ain’t it."
His response showed that he preferred to focus on his role within the FBI, especially around matters he has full knowledge and responsibility for.
Though Patel did not confirm or deny the claim, his reaction drew attention. He focused on what he was on the show to discuss, such as the Epstein investigation and related topics like the surveillance footage from Epstein’s jail cell.
What did Elon Musk claim about Trump and the Epstein files?
Elon Musk recently posted on social media that Donald Trump is allegedly named in the sealed Epstein files. These files are part of a large body of evidence and witness testimony related to the crimes committed by Jeffrey Epstein. The files have not been made fully public.
Musk’s post came as a surprise to many. During the podcast, Joe Rogan read the tweet aloud and commented,
"That’s a crazy thing to say. How does he know? Does he know that Donald Trump is in the Epstein files? Or does he have access to the Epstein files?"
The moment brought tension into the conversation. Many listeners and even the hosts appeared surprised by the claim. It is unclear what Elon Musk based this statement on. As Patel put it during the interview,
"I don’t know how he would [have access], but I’m just staying out of the Trump-Elon thing."
No official source or court record has confirmed Musk’s allegation as of now.
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Why did Kash Patel avoid commenting on the Trump-Epstein claim?
Patel chose to avoid discussing Trump’s possible connection to Epstein because it is not part of his current responsibility. As the FBI director, his role is to look into facts and evidence that are confirmed and within his legal authority. Making comments on high-profile public figures without verified proof can affect ongoing investigations or public trust.
Patel chose not to be pulled into a public debate between two powerful public figures: Elon Musk and Donald Trump.
By taking the current approach, Patel maintained a neutral position. He did not support or deny Elon Musk’s claim but instead chose to keep the focus on the Epstein case facts that the FBI is working on. This included details about how Epstein died in jail and whether the proper video footage was available from his cell.
What else did Kash Patel and Joe Rogan talk about on the podcast?
Prior to Rogan's mention of Elon Musk's tweet, the topic remained the Epstein case, particularly the evening of Epstein's death. Patel explained the lack of surveillance footage and how odd that was. He explained that it mattered to figure out what happened properly with evidence and procedure. Patel told Rogan,
"I’m not saying every single camera in the place was working. I’m saying we’ve got footage and you’re getting it, and then you can make up your own mind."
They also discussed the bigger issues surrounding the Epstein case. Those are how many others are potentially involved and if other names will surface as part of further investigations. Patel reported that the FBI was still in the process of following these leads and that more could potentially be released later.
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Kash Patel's remarks on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast demonstrate a reserved and measured response to a contentious assertion. Elon Musk's comment regarding Trump being mentioned in the Epstein documents remains unconfirmed, and Patel did not add fuel to the rumors.
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