Elon Musk inquired about attending one of the "wildest parties" on Jeffrey Epstein's private island, according to newly released emails from the Department of Justice. The correspondence, dated 2012, shows the Tesla CEO and former de facto head of the Department of Government Efficiency under Donald Trump reaching out to the disgraced financier, who was a convicted sex offender.
Email Exchanges Reveal Party Plans
In the 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. This communication occurred just three years after Epstein's release from prison for soliciting prostitution from a minor, adding significant context to the timing.
Follow-Up Communication and Visit Arrangements
A year later, in December 2013, Musk followed up with another email, asking: "Will be in the BVI/St Bart's area over the holidays. Is there a good time to visit?" Epstein responded positively, stating: "Always space for you." However, when Musk suggested a date, Epstein proposed an alternative, replying: "The second or third would be perfect." There is no evidence to indicate that Musk ever made the trip to the island.
Further email exchanges reveal that Epstein also arranged a visit to SpaceX to have lunch with Musk. This detail contradicts Musk's public statements, as he previously claimed on social media platform X that he had no social relationship with Epstein, writing: "Epstein tried to get me to go to his island, and I refused."
Department of Justice Disclosure
The release of these emails is part of a broader disclosure by the Department of Justice, mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that millions of files from a federal inquiry into Epstein would be made public. Blanche emphasized that the White House had "nothing to do with this review," and in a letter to Congress, he noted that the department "did not... uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties" in the Epstein files.
Epstein, who faced federal charges of sex trafficking minors, died in jail in 2019 while under indictment. The release of these documents continues to shed light on his connections with high-profile individuals, sparking ongoing public and legal scrutiny.
