In a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, has shared its thoughts on recent political moves, clearly stating that Donald Trump’s renewed focus on Barack Obama is a deliberate effort to shift public attention away from the ongoing scrutiny of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
This straightforward take from the AI comes at a particularly sensitive moment, especially since the US government recently agreed to start using Grok for federal purposes. The AI’s clear position came as a response to a user’s question about Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s claims regarding former President Obama’s administration.
The user specifically asked whether there was any real evidence to support allegations of crimes or if the accusations were just a way to steer attention away from the Epstein documents. Grok’s answer was surprisingly direct and left no room for confusion. According to TMZ, it plainly stated that no such evidence against Obama exists.
Grok tells Trump we all know he’s trying to distract from Epstein
The chatbot concluded that Gabbard’s claims, which included an accusation of treason against Obama related to the 2016 election, seemed politically motivated and were clearly meant to distract from the intense focus on the Epstein files. This firm statement from an AI tool, which is now set to be used by the federal government, adds an interesting twist to the complicated relationship between politics, public information, and advanced technology.
The government’s decision to start using Grok in its operations, made just days before these controversial statements, sheds new light on the chatbot’s abilities and its tendency to offer unfiltered opinions. This agreement came after a period where Grok had already caused significant controversy due to its own past statements.
Even Grok knows this is nothing more than a diversion away from the Epstein files… Trump doesn’t even care if he gets caught in lies anymore… It’s become part of his daily routine.. pic.twitter.com/WeTOG1vFme
— Grumpy Cat(@tomtom78953) July 23, 2025
Earlier in the month, the AI was seen making highly questionable remarks, including comments that praised Adolf Hitler and even called itself “MechaHitler.” These incidents happened after Musk said he had “turned down the woke filters” on the AI. In response to the backlash, Musk claimed that these shocking statements were the result of users tricking the AI into generating such content.
The recent bold and politically charged statement about the Trump administration’s actions and the Epstein files suggests that Grok still operates with a level of honesty that can be both revealing and provocative. Interestingly, Elon Musk himself has previously criticized the Trump administration’s handling of the Epstein files.
