Elon Musk’s name surfaces in newly unsealed Jeffrey Epstein files—sparking global shock and speculation .MD (t0t)
Elon Musk’s Name Appears in Newly Released Jeffrey Epstein Files
The U.S. House Oversight Committee has released newly unsealed documents from the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, revealing that tech billionaire Elon Musk’s name was listed in Epstein’s personal schedule.
On September 26, Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee published six pages of Epstein’s files out of a trove of 8,544 records handed over by Epstein’s estate managers. The documents, described as the financier’s “daily schedules,” contained several redactions, and the committee did not specify why certain passages were censored.
One 2014 entry contained a handwritten reminder: “Elon Musk to island Dec. 6 (still happening?).” At the time, Epstein owned the notorious private island of Little St. James in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The committee said the records also referenced meetings with conservative strategist Steve Bannon, tech investor Peter Thiel, and British royal Prince Andrew—who appeared as a listed passenger on Epstein’s private jet. “The Justice Department must release the Epstein files immediately,” the committee declared.
Musk Denies Visiting Epstein’s Island
Musk quickly responded on X, firmly denying that he had ever visited Epstein’s private island. He acknowledged meeting Epstein years ago at his New York townhouse but insisted he rejected all invitations to the island, calling Epstein “a disgusting human being.”
Musk has previously faced speculation over his ties to Epstein after a 2014 photo resurfaced showing him with Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime associate later convicted of sex trafficking. Musk has repeatedly said the photo was a “chance encounter at a party” and that he had no relationship with either Epstein or Maxwell.
Other High-Profile Figures Named
The schedules also noted a planned lunch between Epstein and billionaire investor Peter Thiel in November 2017, as well as a breakfast with Steve Bannon in February 2019. Whether those meetings actually occurred remains unclear.
Further documents referenced Prince Andrew joining Epstein on a 2000 flight from New Jersey to Florida and a December 2014 breakfast with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. Both Andrew and Gates have long faced public scrutiny over their connections to Epstein.
Democratic spokesperson Sara Guerrero said the files highlight Epstein’s “deep ties to some of the most powerful and wealthy men in the world.” Republicans, however, blasted the release as selective, accusing Democrats of focusing only on individuals linked to conservative politics while downplaying any Democratic connections.
