Newly disclosed documents in the Jeffrey Epstein case reveal email exchanges from 2012 and 2013 between Elon Musk and the convicted sex offender, detailing discussions about potential meetings on Epstein’s private island and at Musk’s SpaceX facility in Southern California.
The emails suggest Musk inquired about attending a “wildest party” hosted by Epstein. Musk, who leads both Tesla and SpaceX, has consistently sought to distance himself from Epstein, who died by suicide in federal custody in 2019. In a September post on his social media platform X, Musk stated, “Epstein tried to get me to go to his island and I REFUSED.” He also criticized Sky News for linking him to Epstein before mentioning Prince Andrew.
In 2023, the U.S. Virgin Islands issued a subpoena to Musk as part of an investigation into suspicions that Epstein may have referred or attempted to refer Musk as a client to JPMorgan Chase.
The Department of Justice recently released millions of additional pages of documents related to Epstein, alongside a substantial volume of videos and images, as mandated by federal law requiring public disclosure by December 19th.
Among the documents unsealed on Friday were emails dated between 2012 and 2013, bearing Musk’s name, though his email address was redacted.
One exchange from October 2012 shows Musk writing to Epstein, “The world needs more romance.” He informed Epstein of his upcoming travel to St. Barts with his then-partner, actress Talulah Riley, and expressed interest in potentially connecting on Epstein’s island.
In November 2013, Epstein offered to arrange private helicopter transport for Musk to the island, inquiring about the number of guests. Musk responded that it would be just himself and Riley, and asked, “What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?”
A further email from December 2013 shows Musk again contacting Epstein, stating, “Christmas and New Year’s, will be in the BVI /St Bart’s area over the holidays. Is there a good time to visit?” Epstein replied, “I will send heli for you,” to which Musk responded, “Thanks.”
In a follow-up on December 25th, Musk indicated a revised travel plan: “Actually, I could fly back early on the 3rd. We will be in St Bart’s.” He then asked if they should proceed to the island the day before. CNBC has not independently verified whether Musk ever visited the island, and Musk himself has denied doing so.
Musk did not respond to a request for comment regarding these communications.
The released documents also indicate that in October 2012, Musk forwarded Epstein’s questions to Peter Rive, a co-founder of SolarCity, a company Musk had personally invested in and sat on the board of. Epstein had inquired about the feasibility of electrifying his New Mexico ranch or his private island using solar installation. Musk subsequently asked Rive via email on October 4, 2012, “Are we in New Mexico?” Tesla acquired SolarCity in 2016 through a transaction that was met with some controversy, integrating it into what is now the company’s energy division.
In June of the previous year, Musk publicly speculated on X that former President Donald Trump and his administration might be withholding Epstein-related files to protect the president’s reputation. Musk, engaged in a public dispute with Trump at the time, posted, “Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!” Days later, he issued an apology for his posts about Trump, stating they “went too far.”
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