Elon Musk speaks out after concerning emails to Epstein released in new files

Elon Musk has spoken out on X after newly released Epstein files included an email thread between him and the convicted sex offender.

On Friday (January 30), three million documents, 180,000 images, and 2,000 videos were published by the US Justice Department, relating to convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein.

One document released on Friday shows what appears to be an email thread between Musk and Epstein, in which the pair could be seen discussing Musk possibly visiting Little Saint James, Epstein’s island, on more than one occasion.

The Tesla CEO seemingly told Epstein he would be in the British Virgin Islands over the holiday period and asked if there is a good time to visit.

Musk wrote to Epstein in December 2013: "Will be in the BVI/St Bart's area over the holidays. Is there a good time to visit?"

Epstein then said: “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.”

Epstein then told Musk he will need 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."

Meanwhile, in November, 2012, Epstein emailed Musk asking him 'how many people will you be for the heli to island'.

“Probably just Talulah and me. What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?” Musk replied, later adding: “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."

“Ratio is not a problem for Talulah,” Musk said in response.

Musk has since responded to the newly released files, writing on X: "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

UNILAD has reached out to Musk for comment.