Elon Musk Asked Jeffrey Epstein About Visiting His Island, Documents Show
DOJ released Data Set 11 on Jan. 30, 2026 showing 16 emails where Elon Musk asked about visiting Jeffrey Epstein's Little St. James.
Overview
The Justice Department released Data Set 11 on Jan. 30, 2026, and the files include at least 16 emails from 2012 and 2013 in which Elon Musk asked Jeffrey Epstein about visiting Little St. James, including a Nov. 25, 2012 message that asked, "What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?," according to court documents.
The messages appear to conflict with Elon Musk's 2019 public comments that he "declined" repeated invitations to Epstein's island, a discrepancy Musk said could be "misinterpreted," according to his prior statements and the released files.
Elon Musk posted on X on Jan. 31, 2026 calling the release "a distraction," writing "I have never been to any Epstein parties ever" and urging prosecution of those who "committed heinous crimes with Epstein," according to his public posts.
Data Set 11 comprises roughly 3 million pages released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act and includes exchanges in which Jeffrey Epstein asked if SolarCity could provide power to his island or his New Mexico ranch, and Musk appears to have followed up with a contact at SolarCity, according to court documents.
Lawmakers said they will continue reviewing the released materials and press the Justice Department for additional records, with Rep. Robert Garcia saying roughly 50% of potentially responsive files remain withheld, according to congressional statements.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources present the reporting neutrally, relying on DOJ documents and direct source quotes while foregrounding caveats. They publish provocative email lines as source content, balance them with Musk’s denials and notes that the emails don’t prove wrongdoing, and supply context about the Epstein investigation and charges.
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FAQ
The emails from 2012-2013 include Musk asking about visiting Little St. James, such as 'What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?' on Nov. 25, 2012, and confirming a visit on January 2, 2014, though Epstein later canceled.
Musk stated in 2019 that he 'declined' repeated invitations to Epstein's island, but the emails show him planning visits at least twice, including in November 2012 and January 2014.
On January 31, 2026, Musk posted on X calling it 'a distraction,' stating 'I have never been to any Epstein parties ever,' and urging prosecution of those who committed crimes with Epstein.
Data Set 11, released January 30, 2026, under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, comprises about 3 million pages from the DOJ investigation, including Epstein asking Musk about SolarCity powering his island or New Mexico ranch.
No, the documents show planned visits and email discussions, but no evidence confirms Musk ever visited Little St. James; Epstein canceled at least one planned trip.
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