Elon Musk has addressed the public on X following the release of Epstein files that include an email exchange between himself and the infamous sex offender.
Released on Friday (January 30), the US Justice Department published three million documents, 180,000 images, and 2,000 videos connected to Jeffrey Epstein, who was a convicted sex offender.
Among the documents is an email thread that appears to be between Musk and Epstein, in which they discuss Musk potentially visiting Little Saint James, Epstein’s island, multiple times.
The Tesla CEO seems to have informed Epstein that he would be in the British Virgin Islands during the holiday season and inquired about a suitable time to visit.
In December 2013, Musk emailed Epstein saying: “Will be in the BVI/St Bart’s area over the holidays. Is there a good time to visit?”
Epstein responded: “Any day 1st-8th. Play it by ear if you want. Always space for you… The 2 or 3 would be perfect. I will come and get you.”
Later, Epstein informed Musk that he needed to remain in New York, writing: “Bad news – Unfortunately, my schedule will keep me in New York. I was really looking forward to finally spending some time together with just fun as the agenda. So I am very disappointed. Hopefully, we can schedule another time in the near future.”
In another instance, in November 2012, Epstein reached out to Musk, asking ‘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?” He added: “Do you have any parties planned? I’ve been working to the edge of sanity this year and so, once my kids head home after Christmas, I really want to hit the party scene in St Barts or elsewhere and let loose. The invitation is much appreciated, but a peaceful island experience is the opposite of what I’m looking for.”
Epstein replied: “Understood, I will see you on st Barth, the ratio on my island might make Talulah uncomfortable.”
Musk responded: “Ratio is not a problem for Talulah.”
Musk later addressed these revelations on X, writing: “No one pushed harder than me to have the Epstein files released and I’m glad that has finally happened.
“I had very little correspondence with Epstein and declined repeated invitations to go to his island or fly on his ‘Lolita Express’, but was well aware that some email correspondence with him could be misinterpreted and used by detractors to smear my name.
“I don’t care about that, but what I do care about is that we at least attempt to prosecute those who committed serious crimes with Epstein, especially regarding heinous exploitation of underage girls.”
No one pushed harder than me to have the Epstein files released and I’m glad that has finally happened.
I had very little correspondence with Epstein and declined repeated invitations to go to his island or fly on his “Lolita Express”, but was well aware that some email…
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 31, 2026
Efforts to reach out to Musk for additional comments have been made.