Elon Musk inquired about attending what he described as one of the "wildest parties" on Jeffrey Epstein's private island, according to email correspondence released as part of a substantial government document disclosure. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO, who previously served as the de facto head of the Department of Government Efficiency during Donald Trump's administration, sent the messages to the disgraced financier in 2012.
Email Exchange Details
The communication occurred just three years after Epstein's release from prison, where he had served time for soliciting prostitution from a minor. In his email, Musk wrote: "Probably just Talulah and me. What day/night will be the wildest party on =our [SIC] island?" At that time, Musk was married to actress Talulah Riley.
Follow-Up Communication
A year later, in December 2013, Musk followed up with another inquiry, asking Epstein: "Will be in the BVI/St Bart's area over the holidays. Is there a good time to visit?" Epstein responded positively with "Always space for you," though he suggested alternative dates to Musk's original proposal. The exchange concluded with Musk writing, "probably the 1st [January 2014] then," to which Epstein replied: "The second or third would be perfect."
There is no indication that Musk ever made the trip to Epstein's island. Additional email correspondence reveals Epstein arranged a visit to SpaceX to have lunch with Musk, despite Musk's public claims of having no social relationship with the financier.
Context and Government Disclosure
These emails emerged as part of a release of approximately 3 million files from a federal inquiry into Epstein, mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the disclosure, clarifying that the White House had "nothing to do with this review." Blanche previously stated in a congressional letter that the department "did not... uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties" within the Epstein files.
Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, died in jail in 2019 while under indictment on federal charges of sex trafficking minors. The release of these documents has sparked renewed public interest in Epstein's connections and activities.
Musk's Public Statements
Elon Musk has publicly denied any substantial relationship with Epstein, stating in an X post: "Epstein tried to get me to go to his island, and I refused." The newly revealed email exchanges appear to contradict aspects of this assertion, showing Musk initiating contact about potential visits.
The disclosure forms part of broader revelations about Epstein's network, with other released files containing information about various high-profile individuals and their interactions with the financier.
