CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. DOJ-released EFTA files (January 2026) revealed 16+ emails between Musk and Epstein from 2012-2013. In November 2012, Musk asked about visiting Epstein's island and inquired about 'the wildest party,' but cancelled in January 2013 citing logistics. In February 2013, Epstein and three assistants visited SpaceX - Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff emailed passport copies for 'Jeffrey and 3 girls' to arrange the visit (EFTA02147114.pdf). In December 2013, Musk again asked about visiting over the holidays; Epstein replied 'always space for you.'
Photographed with Ghislaine Maxwell at the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar party. A December 2014 scheduling note read 'Reminder: Elon Musk to island Dec. 6 (is this still happening?).' Attended an August 2015 dinner in Palo Alto hosted by Reid Hoffman where Epstein was present - Epstein took a photo of Musk and Zuckerberg at the table. Musk confirmed visiting Epstein's NYC townhouse once briefly around 2012 with then-wife Talulah Riley. Musk stated he 'had very little correspondence with Epstein and declined repeated invitations to go to his island.'
No victim has named Musk and no criminal allegations have been made.
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Background
Elon Musk is the CEO and product architect of Tesla Motors, CEO/CTO of SpaceX, and owner of X (formerly Twitter). He is described in documents as a 'serial entrepreneur' who has been involved in private spaceflight, electric vehicles, and solar energy through SolarCity. He was listed among the most prominent technology executives invited to participate in high-profile intellectual forums such as EDGE.org and TED conferences, and attended White House advisory council meetings during the early Trump administration before resigning over the Paris Climate Agreement withdrawal.
Epstein Connection
DOJ-released documents under the Epstein Files Transparency Act (January 2026) revealed 16+ emails between Musk and Jeffrey Epstein spanning November 2012 to December 2013. The emails show Musk initiating contact about visiting Epstein's island, asking about 'the wildest party,' and later cancelling due to logistics before re-engaging in December 2013. In February 2013, Epstein and three female assistants visited SpaceX headquarters; Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff emailed passport copies for 'Jeffrey and 3 girls' to arrange the visit. In August 2015, Musk attended a private dinner in Palo Alto hosted by Reid Hoffman where Epstein was present and photographed Musk alongside Mark Zuckerberg. Musk was also listed on EDGE.org invitations alongside Epstein and attended gatherings organized by Al Seckel, a known Epstein associate. Musk acknowledged visiting Epstein's New York City townhouse once around 2012 with then-wife Talulah Riley. No victim has named Musk and no criminal allegations have been made against him.
Key Allegations(9)
Musk exchanged 16+ emails with Jeffrey Epstein between November 2012 and December 2013, including asking about visiting Epstein's island and inquiring about 'the wildest party.'
documentedIn February 2013, Epstein and three female assistants visited SpaceX headquarters. Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff emailed Musk's office with passport copies for 'Jeffrey and 3 girls.' Epstein wrote: 'the girls and i are going to see elon musk at space x tomorrow.'
documentedMusk later denied knowledge of any SpaceX tour by Epstein, contradicting released email evidence showing the visit was coordinated with his office and that Epstein thanked Musk directly afterward.
documentedIn December 2013, Musk again asked Epstein about visiting over the holidays; Epstein replied 'always space for you.'
documentedMusk attended a private dinner at Baume restaurant in Palo Alto on August 2, 2015, hosted by Reid Hoffman, where Epstein was present. Epstein photographed Musk and Zuckerberg at the dinner table and described it as 'wild' in a subsequent email.
documentedMusk attended gatherings organized by Al Seckel, a known Epstein associate and partner in the Mindshift conference circuit, alongside scientists Epstein would later court.
documentedMusk was listed alongside Epstein on an EDGE.org invitation email distributed by John Brockman in December 2011, placing both in the same intellectual social network.
documentedMusk's name appeared in a bound book of contacts stolen by former Epstein employee Alfredo Rodriguez, which contained names, addresses, and phone numbers of high-profile individuals.
allegedMusk stated in January 2026 that he 'had very little correspondence with Epstein and declined repeated invitations to go to his island.'
documentedLegal Status
Musk is named in DOJ-released EFTA documents as a correspondent of Jeffrey Epstein. No criminal allegations have been made against Musk, no victim has named him, and he has not been charged with or investigated for any crime in connection with the Epstein case.
Notable Statements(6)
“What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?”
“Logistics won't work this time around”
“always space for you”
“I have now sent you a copy of all 3 girls passports... Jeffrey will have his ID with him.”
“the girls and i are going to see elon musk at space x tomorrow”
“had very little correspondence with Epstein and declined repeated invitations to go to his island”
Contradictions(3)
Musk stated in January 2026 that he 'had very little correspondence with Epstein.'
DOJ-released documents revealed 16+ emails between Musk and Epstein spanning November 2012 to December 2013, showing sustained two-way correspondence over more than a year, including multiple exchanges about visiting Epstein's island.
Musk stated he 'declined repeated invitations to go to his island.'
Emails show Musk himself initiated inquiries about visiting Epstein's island, asking 'What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?' in November 2012. He cancelled in January 2013 citing logistics -- not a refusal on principle -- and again asked about visiting in December 2013.
Musk denied knowledge of any SpaceX tour by Epstein.
Released emails document that Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff coordinated the February 25, 2013 SpaceX visit with Musk's office, sending passport copies for 'Jeffrey and 3 girls.' Epstein wrote on February 24 that 'the girls and i are going to see elon musk at space x tomorrow,' and on February 26, Epstein thanked Musk directly for the tour.
Key Relationships(11)
16+ emails exchanged between November 2012 and December 2013. Epstein visited SpaceX in February 2013. Both attended August 2015 Palo Alto dinner. Both listed on EDGE.org invitations. Musk acknowledged visiting Epstein's NYC townhouse once around 2012.
Lesley Groff, Epstein's assistant, coordinated the February 2013 SpaceX visit by emailing Musk's office with passport copies for 'Jeffrey and 3 girls.'
Reid Hoffman hosted the August 2, 2015 dinner at Baume restaurant in Palo Alto where both Musk and Epstein were present.
Mark Zuckerberg and Musk both attended the August 2015 Palo Alto dinner hosted by Reid Hoffman. Epstein photographed Musk and Zuckerberg together at the dinner table.
Peter Thiel was a confirmed attendee at the August 2015 Palo Alto dinner where Musk, Epstein, and others were present.
Joi Ito was a confirmed attendee at the August 2015 Palo Alto dinner where Musk and Epstein were present.
Musk was photographed with Ghislaine Maxwell at the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar party, as noted in the person description. Both appear in 22 shared documents.
Musk attended gatherings organized by Al Seckel, described as Epstein's partner in the Mindshift conference circuit, alongside scientists Epstein later courted.
John Brockman's EDGE.org invitation emails listed both Musk and Epstein as invitees in December 2011.
Musk served on Trump's business advisory council before resigning over the Paris Climate Agreement withdrawal. Musk pitched Trump on Mars missions at Trump Tower.
Epstein emailed billionaire Tom Pritzker on August 20, 2015, describing the Palo Alto dinner attended by Musk as 'wild.'
Timeline(15 events)
Musk listed alongside Epstein on EDGE.org annual question invitation email distributed by John Brockman.
Musk attended 2012 Oscar party events alongside Harvey Weinstein and other celebrities, as documented in Peggy Siegal's Oscar Diary.
Musk emailed Epstein asking about visiting his island and inquiring about 'the wildest party.' This marks the start of the documented email correspondence.
Musk acknowledged visiting Epstein's NYC townhouse once, briefly, with then-wife Talulah Riley (approximately 2012).
Musk cancelled planned visit to Epstein's island, citing logistics: 'Logistics won't work this time around.'
Epstein wrote: 'the girls and i are going to see elon musk at space x tomorrow.'
Epstein and three female assistants visited SpaceX headquarters. Lesley Groff had emailed passport copies for 'Jeffrey and 3 girls' to arrange the visit.
Epstein thanked Musk for the SpaceX tour via email.
Musk again asked Epstein about visiting over the holidays. Epstein replied: 'always space for you.'
Musk attended a private dinner at Baume restaurant in Palo Alto hosted by Reid Hoffman, ostensibly honoring MIT neuroscientist Ed Boyden. Epstein was present and photographed Musk and Zuckerberg at the table.
Epstein emailed the photograph of Musk and Zuckerberg at the dinner to himself.
Epstein emailed billionaire Tom Pritzker describing the Palo Alto dinner as 'wild.'
Musk resigned from Trump's business advisory council following the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement.
DOJ released approximately 3.5 million pages of previously sealed Epstein documents under the EFTA, including 16+ emails between Musk and Epstein.
Musk publicly stated he 'had very little correspondence with Epstein and declined repeated invitations to go to his island.'
At a Glance
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4 sources for document mentions
DOJ EFTA Release - Elon Musk Email Correspondence with Epstein (2012-2013)
2026-01-30
“Collection of 16+ emails between Elon Musk and Jeffrey Epstein spanning November 2012 to December 20”
DOJ EFTA Release - Epstein SpaceX Visit Scheduling Emails (February 2013)
2013-02-25
“Emails documenting a February 25, 2013 visit by Jeffrey Epstein and three assistants to SpaceX headq”
DOJ EFTA Release - Palo Alto Dinner Photo and Emails (August 2015)
2015-08-02
“DOJ-released documents showing Epstein attended a private dinner at Baume restaurant in Palo Alto on”
DOJ EFTA Document Release - 3.5 Million Pages (January 2026)
2026-01-30
“The Department of Justice released approximately 3.5 million pages of previously sealed documents un”
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Re: Mechanisms for learning
Some thoughts I meant to send back for a long time: no worry, if i understand correctly you are suggsting there are layers 1 through N. lets cal them
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Re: Mechanisms for learning
Some thoughts I meant to send back for a long time: no worry, if i understand correctly you are suggsting there are layers 1 through N. lets cal them
Re: The Edge Annual Question 2012 - Invitation to participate
In the summer of 2009, in a talk at the Bristol (UK) Festival of Ideas, Freeman Dyson articulated a vision for the future. He referenced "The Age Of W
Re: Mechanisms for learning
Some thoughts I meant to send back for a long time: no worry, if i understand correctly you are suggesting there are layers 1 through N . lets call th
Schedule (4)
2013-02-25 to 2013-04-29 · 1 entries verified across multiple documents
Lunch w/Elon Musk at Space X
Space X, 1 Rocket Road, Hawthorne CA
Lunch with Elon Musk at Space X
Space X, 1 Rocket Road, Hawthorne CA 90250
Dinner Program - To Infinity and Beyond: Jeff Skoll Talks with Elon and Kimbal Musk
Dinner Program: To Infinity and Beyond: Jeff Skoll Talks with Elon and Kimbal Musk
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