The Justice Department released new documents showing at least 16 emails between Elon Musk and Jeffrey Epstein from 2012 and 2013. The emails reveal Musk showed clear interest in visiting Epstein’s Caribbean island. In one shocking November 2012 email, Musk asked Epstein directly, “What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?”
According to NBC News, these emails contradict what Musk has said publicly for years. In 2019, shortly before Epstein died, Musk called him a “creep” and claimed Epstein “tried repeatedly to get me to visit his island” but that he had “declined to do so.”
The new files show Musk actually asked to visit the island at least twice, once in late 2012 and again in late 2013. The emails also show the two men discussed business topics like solar energy and sleep. In September 2012, Musk wrote they had a “very enjoyable conversation!” Epstein responded, “Hopefully the first of many.”
Musk’s business talks and party plans with Epstein reveal contradictory relationship
Ten days after their first conversation, Epstein asked Musk about using solar power for his island or New Mexico ranch. Musk was chairman of SolarCity at the time, an energy company his cousins started that Tesla later bought. Musk seemed doubtful about the project, saying “SolarCity is just in US major markets right now,” but he promised to contact the company about it.
The two tried several times to meet in the Caribbean. In November 2012, they discussed a possible trip where Epstein asked how many people would need a “heli to island” pickup. Musk said it would just be him and actress Talulah Riley, whom he had recently divorced but would remarry the next year. The Justice Department’s recent social media activity about the Epstein files has also caught public attention.
On December 25, 2012, Musk told Epstein he wanted to “hit the party scene” in Saint Barthélemy, a nearby island. He wrote, “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.” Musk added that Epstein’s offer of a peaceful island visit was “the opposite of what I’m looking for.”
Musk and Epstein also planned a lunch at SpaceX’s office near Los Angeles in February 2013. A released email shows Epstein thanking Musk for a tour, adding that Musk “would have had fun at xmas.” However, Musk later denied Epstein ever toured SpaceX in a July 4, 2020, post on X, writing, “Don’t know where that comes from.” Interestingly, Epstein’s harsh opinions about Trump have also surfaced in these document releases.
At the end of 2013, they tried one more holiday meetup. Musk emailed asking, “Will be in the BVI/St Bart’s area over the holidays. Is there a good time to visit?” Epstein offered to send a helicopter to pick him up but had to cancel, writing, “I was really looking forward to finally spending some time together with just fun as the agenda. so i am very disappointed.”
The emails don’t confirm if Musk ever actually visited the island, and he hasn’t been accused of any wrongdoing. Musk did not respond to requests for comment. These documents were released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which Congress passed and President Donald Trump signed in November.
Published: Jan 31, 2026 02:15 pm