LOS ANGELES - After years of speculation and partial disclosures, the Epstein files have returned to the national spotlight — this time because of Elon Musk.

In a social media post Thursday, Musk accused former President Donald Trump of being named in the documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender whose high-profile associations have fueled conspiracy theories across the political spectrum.

Musk offered no proof, but his claim immediately reignited public interest in the long-secret files. What exactly is in the Epstein files? Why haven’t they been fully released? And is there any truth to the idea that names are being protected?

What is the current status of the Epstein files?

What we know:

The government has acknowledged ongoing internal reviews of Epstein-re

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