Elon Musk’s recent claims linking Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein, pushed by Epstein’s former lawyer David Schoen, have sparked a volatile mix of conspiracy, celebrity, and politics. Musk’s provocative comments aim to distract and stir controversy via social media, while Schoen’s clarifications add complexity. As Epstein-related conspiracy theories spread,
they fuel public distrust and risk turning serious crimes into political tools. This turmoil threatens trust in institutions, harms victims, and highlights the ethical dangers of misinformation in today’s digital age.