Newly released documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files show that Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk corresponded with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2012 and 2013, discussing potential visits to Epstein’s private island.
According to CNBC, the Department of Justice released millions of additional pages of Epstein-related records on Friday, including emails that detail communications between Musk and Epstein. The documents include discussions about possible travel arrangements and social visits.
The latest release was announced by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and includes more than 2,000 videos, 180,000 images, and millions of pages of records. The disclosure follows weeks of criticism aimed at the DOJ for allegedly failing to meet a federal deadline requiring public release of Epstein-related materials.
The newly published emails list Musk’s name with his email address redacted. In October 2012, Epstein invited Musk to visit his island, telling him, “you won’t suffer.” Musk declined at the time, citing work commitments, but added that after reaching company goals, he “could use a break.”
In November 2013, Epstein offered to arrange private helicopter transportation to the island and asked how many people would be traveling. According to the documents, Musk replied that it would be just himself and Riley. In the same exchange, Musk asked, “What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?”
A December 2013 email shows Musk again contacting Epstein while traveling in the British Virgin Islands and St. Barts area during the holidays. He asked whether it would be a good time to visit. Epstein offered helicopter transport, and Musk replied, “Thanks.”
In a follow-up message on December 25, Musk said he could return early in January and noted that he and Riley would be in St. Barts. He asked whether they should visit the island the day before. It has not been confirmed whether Musk ever traveled to Epstein’s island.
The documents have circulated widely online, along with fake or altered messages. Officials and media outlets have urged the public to verify materials before sharing them, noting that some fabricated emails have appeared on social media.
For years, Musk has denied having a close relationship with Epstein and has repeatedly said he never visited the island. In September, he wrote on his social media platform X that “Epstein tried to get me to go to his island and I REFUSED.”
In that same post, Musk criticized Sky News for mentioning him in connection with Epstein before naming Prince Andrew. In 2023, the U.S. Virgin Islands subpoenaed Musk as part of an investigation into whether Epstein attempted to refer him as a client to JPMorgan Chase.
In June 2025, during a public dispute with President Donald Trump, Musk referenced the Epstein files on social media, claiming Trump appeared in them. Days later, Musk apologized for those posts, saying they “went too far.”
Following the latest document release, Musk said his emails were being “misinterpreted” and again denied ever traveling to Epstein’s island.
The new disclosures add to ongoing scrutiny surrounding Epstein’s network and the prominent figures who had contact with him, as federal authorities continue to release long-sealed records.
