Elon Musk has stated that his email exchanges with the late Jeffrey Epstein have been misinterpreted, emphasizing that he never visited Epstein’s private island. The Tesla CEO addressed the matter on X, formerly Twitter, where he revealed declining multiple invitations to the Caribbean location or to board Epstein’s notorious private jet, known as the Lolita Express.
Musk’s Call for Justice
Musk expressed awareness that some correspondence could be twisted by critics to damage his reputation. However, he stressed his priority lies in pursuing accountability for serious offenses linked to Epstein. ‘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 exploitation of underage girls.
Recent Department of Justice documents, released on Friday, include emails from Musk to Epstein dated November 25, 2012, inquiring about the best time for a lively gathering on the island. ‘What day/night will be the wildest party on our (sic) island?’ the email reads.
Details from the Emails
The correspondence, occurring about four years after Epstein’s 2008 conviction for procuring a minor for prostitution in Florida, shows Epstein asking Musk about the number of guests for a helicopter trip to the island. Musk replied that it would likely be just himself and his then-wife, Talulah Riley.
In a Christmas email that year, Musk sought details on planned events, noting his desire to unwind after an intense year of work. ‘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 wrote. He appreciated the invitation but clarified that a serene island retreat did not align with his plans.
Emails continued into December 2013, with Musk mentioning travel plans near the British Virgin Islands and St. Barts, asking for a suitable visit date. Epstein replied affirmatively, offering flexibility. Further messages discussed helicopter arrangements, with Epstein proposing to pick up Musk and a couple of others on December 2 or 3, 2013. Musk inquired about timing for the island trip on January 2, mentioning a potential delay in his return to Los Angeles.
Questions on Visits and Broader Implications
While the emails suggest a cordial relationship, it remains unclear if Musk ever followed through on the plans to visit Little St. James, Epstein’s island in the US Virgin Islands. Musk dismissed the document release as a mere distraction, insisting 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.
Musk also demanded action against Epstein’s and Ghislaine Maxwell’s clients, stating, ‘Until we see at least one client arrest, this partial release of Epstein files means nothing.’ The files stem from over three million pages related to Epstein’s case, highlighting his connections with high-profile figures.
