Newly released DOJ Jeffrey Epstein files reveal Elon Musk exchanged emails with the convicted pedophile in 2012 and 2013 regarding potential visits to Epstein’s private island, Little St. James, asking “What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?”
Epstein had already been convicted in 2008 in Florida for soliciting prostitution from a minor at the time of these exchanges.
In both instances referenced in the files, Epstein and Musk’s plans appear to have fallen through due to scheduling or logistical issues. However, the correspondence indicates that discussions about visiting the island did occur.
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In a December 13, 2013 email, Musk wrote to Epstein: “Will be in the BVI/St Bart’s area over the holidays. Is there a good time to visit?”
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Epstein replied: “any day 1st – 8th . play it by ear if you want. always space for you.”
The exchange continued with Musk sharing his schedule, and January 2 was tentatively selected. The thread ended when Epstein wrote that he would be required to remain in New York and could not host the visit.
An earlier exchange in November 2012 shows Epstein asking Musk: “how many people will you be for the heli to island”
Musk replied: “Probably just Talulah and me. What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?”
However, on January 2, 2013, Musk wrote that “Logistics won’t work this time around,” suggesting that trip also did not happen.
Musk’s Longstanding Public Denial
For years, Musk has publicly distanced himself from Epstein. In a 2019 interview with Vanity Fair, Musk described Epstein as “obviously a creep” and stated that Epstein “tried repeatedly to get me to visit his island. I declined.”
The newly released emails do not show Musk visiting the island. However, they do confirm that direct communication occurred and that potential visits were discussed — a nuance that complicates the broader narrative that there were no interactions at all.
Additional Correspondence
The DOJ files also contain a separate email from Epstein’s longtime assistant, Lesley Groff, appearing to confirm a February 25, 2013 lunch at SpaceX.
The message states: “Elon Musk appreciates the invitation to the Ranch but has commitments… Lunch on Monday Feb.25th at 1pm at Space X is confirmed.”
It is unclear from the documents whether that lunch took place or whether Musk personally attended.
Another exchange from March 2013 shows Epstein congratulating Musk following a SpaceX rocket launch, with the two briefly corresponding afterward.
The release of these emails adds further detail to the broader network of high-profile individuals who communicated with Epstein after his 2008 conviction. The documents do not establish criminal wrongdoing by Musk, nor do they confirm that any island visit occurred. They do, however, demonstrate that Musk and Epstein were in direct contact and discussed potential in-person meetings.
A representative for Musk and his artificial intelligence company, xAI, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
