How the Epstein files reignited the rich and powerful’s oldest grudges

The Epstein files offer a disturbing glimpse into how members of the American elite fraternized with, and in some cases became entangled with, a convicted sex offender who trafficked young girls. At the same time, the documents have become a volatile political liability for some of the world’s most powerful people.

The Justice Department document dumps have reignited long-simmering feuds among wealthy power players who despise one another. There’s Elon Musk and his longstanding, mutual animus with Reid Hoffman.