Elon Musk has stated that his email exchanges with the late Jeffrey Epstein have been misinterpreted and emphasized that he never visited Epstein’s private island. The Tesla CEO made these comments on X, formerly known as Twitter, where he addressed recent document releases from the Department of Justice.
Musk’s Response to Email Revelations
Musk explained that he turned down multiple invitations from Epstein to visit his Caribbean island or travel on the private jet dubbed the ‘Lolita Express.’ He acknowledged the potential for misinterpretation of their correspondence, noting, ‘I am well aware that some email correspondence with him could be misinterpreted and used by detractors to smear my name.’ Despite this, Musk stressed his priority is pursuing justice for Epstein’s victims.
‘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,’ Musk wrote. He specifically urged action against individuals involved in the ‘heinous exploitation of underage girls.’
Details from Department of Justice Documents
Documents released by the Department of Justice on Friday include emails from Musk to Epstein dated November 25, 2012, inquiring about the best time for a party on the island: ‘What day/night will be the wildest party on our (sic) island?’ This exchange occurred several years after Epstein’s 2008 conviction for procuring a child for prostitution in Florida.
Additional emails from around that period show Epstein asking Musk about the number of people for a helicopter trip to the island, with Musk indicating it would likely be himself and his then-wife, Talulah Riley. In a Christmas email that year, Musk expressed interest in parties but sought high-energy events, saying, ‘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.’ He appreciated the invitation but clarified that a ‘peaceful island experience is the opposite of what I’m looking for.’
Further correspondence in December 2013 involved Musk planning a holiday visit to the British Virgin Islands and St. Barts area, asking Epstein, ‘Is there a good time to visit?’ Epstein replied affirmatively, offering flexibility. On Christmas Day, Epstein suggested, ‘the 2 or 3 would be perfect. I will come and get you.’ Musk inquired about logistics for a potential trip on January 2, 2013, though he mentioned needing to return to Los Angeles.
Epstein’s Little St. James Island in the US Virgin Islands was central to his operations. While the emails suggest a cordial relationship, it remains unclear if Musk ever followed through on any visits.
Call for Prosecutions and Arrests
Musk described the latest document release as ‘nothing but a distraction’ and insisted that true progress requires arrests. ‘What matters is not release [sic] of some subset of the Epstein files, but rather the prosecution of those who committed heinous crimes with Epstein,’ he posted on X.
He also demanded accountability for Epstein’s associates, including Ghislaine Maxwell’s clients, stating, ‘Until we see at least one client arrest, this partial release of Epstein files means nothing.’ The Justice Department files, totaling over three million pages, highlight Epstein’s network following his conviction.
