During a casual podcast appearance on This Past Weekend, U.S. Vice President JD Vance was blindsided when host Theo Von read a shocking tweet from Elon Musk on-air. The post claimed Donald Trump was named in the unreleased Epstein files, sparking immediate controversy.

Vance, caught off-guard, denied the allegation and defended Trump, calling the claim “BS.” The viral moment—shared widely online—highlighted the unpredictability of real-time media and the power of social platforms to upend political narratives instantly.

Musk, who had recently exited a government advisory role, had been increasingly critical of Trump, suggesting his influence was essential to Republican election victories.