Individual Profile β Elon Musk
Source: Epstein World Pulse β Master Index. All claims are from internet research as of February 2026. DOJ file evidence cross-referenced 2026-02-26.
Who They Are
Elon Musk is a billionaire entrepreneur, co-founder of PayPal, founder of SpaceX, CEO of Tesla, and owner of the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). He is currently serving as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under President Trump. He is one of the world's wealthiest individuals.
Connection to Epstein β Overview
Emails from 2012 show Musk asking Epstein about parties on his island and expressing a desire to "let loose" in party scenes. Musk has denied ever visiting Epstein's private island. He acknowledged the emails publicly and preemptively noted they might be used to "smear" him. He has not been accused of any criminal activity.
Documented Contact (Internet Research, Feb 2026)
- Emails from 2012: Musk wrote to Epstein: "What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?" and "I really want to hit the party scene in St Barts or elsewhere and let loose."
- Musk attended a dinner on August 2, 2015 organized by Epstein that also included Peter Thiel, Mark Zuckerberg, Joi Ito, and others.
Allegations and Claims
- The 2012 emails demonstrate that Musk expressed social interest in Epstein's island and party scene, though Musk denies ever visiting.
- No accusations of criminal conduct appear in the files against Musk.
This Individual's Response
- Musk acknowledged the emails publicly on X.
- He said the emails might be used to "smear my name" but stated he was more concerned about prosecuting "those who committed serious crimes with Epstein."
- He has stated he never visited Epstein's private island.
Legal and Professional Consequences
- No charges or investigations related to the Epstein case.
Key Claims for DOJ Evidence Cross-Reference
- Claim A: 2012 emails show Musk writing to Epstein asking about the "wildest party" on his island and expressing a desire to "let loose" in the party scene.
- Claim B: Musk attended an August 2, 2015 dinner organized by Epstein alongside Peter Thiel, Mark Zuckerberg, Joi Ito, and others.
- Claim C: Musk has stated he never visited Epstein's private island.
DOJ File Evidence
Claim A β 2012 emails (Musk asking about the "wildest party")
Verdict: SUPPORTS
The DOJ files contain the actual email in question.
- EFTA01998027 β Email from Elon Musk to Jeffrey Epstein, sent Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 12:36 AM. Full text: "Probably just Talulah and me. What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?" This is the verbatim email cited in internet research. The document is a one-page email; EFTA Bates reference: EFTA_R1_00493505.
- EFTA01909442 (also EFTA00642375, a duplicate copy) β Email chain between Elon Musk and Jeffrey Epstein, December 28, 2012. In this exchange Epstein writes he will be in St. Barts "tomorrow" and plans to "return to my island in the evening." Musk invites Epstein for "drinks on the 30th." The emails show casual, social back-and-forth correspondence between the two men in late 2012.
Both documents confirm that Musk and Epstein were in direct email contact in late 2012, with Musk explicitly asking about parties on Epstein's island.
Claim B β August 2, 2015 dinner (Hoffman/Thiel dinner at Baume Restaurant)
Verdict: SUPPORTS (with nuance β documents confirm Epstein at the dinner and Zuckerberg's subsequent contact request; Musk's attendance is not explicitly named in these records)
Multiple DOJ file documents corroborate the existence of this dinner:
- EFTA00344413 β Email from Lesley Groff (Epstein's assistant) to Andrea Besmehn (Zuckerberg's office), dated August 5β6, 2015: "Jeffrey Epstein attended Reid Hoffman/Peter Thiel's dinner party this past Sunday night at Baume Restaurant. At the party Mark requested Jeffrey send his contact details to him." The email passes along Epstein's phone number and email to Zuckerberg's office, per Zuckerberg's own request at the dinner.
- EFTA02074070 β A near-identical email from Epstein's assistant, sent Wednesday August 5, 2015 at 3:19 PM, directly to Mark Zuckerberg's office, with the same message: Epstein attended Hoffman/Thiel's dinner party "this past Sunday night at Baume Restaurant" and Zuckerberg asked for Epstein's contact details.
- EFTA02074145 β A forwarded version of the same correspondence, sent Thursday August 6, 2015 at 11:12 PM, to Epstein's email (jeevacation@gmail.com), confirming the exchange. Subject line: "Mark Zuckerberg's office."
Summary: The DOJ files confirm that Epstein attended the Reid Hoffman/Peter Thiel dinner party on Sunday August 2, 2015 (consistent with the claimed date) at Baume Restaurant, and that Mark Zuckerberg personally requested Epstein's contact information at the dinner. The files do not explicitly name Musk or Ito as attendees in these particular records, though the KB profile's claim of Musk's attendance aligns with what has been reported publicly.
Claim C β Musk stated he never visited Epstein's private island
Verdict: INCONCLUSIVE (DOJ files address Epstein boasting of advising Musk, but not island visit claims)
- EFTA02808639 β This is a JPMorgan internal email chain (July 22, 2019) forwarding a New York Times article titled "Jeffrey Epstein's Deep Ties to Top Wall Street Figures." The article states: "Mr. Epstein boasted of having advised Elon Musk after the Tesla founder's impulsive Twitter posts sent shares plummeting last summer." However, the article also notes: "Representatives for the three men [Musk, Larry Summers, Bill Gates] told The New York Times that there was no truth to Mr. Epstein's statements."
This document is relevant to the broader MuskβEpstein relationship, but pertains to financial advisory claims β not island visits. The DOJ files do not contain records either confirming or contradicting Musk's specific claim that he never visited the island. His denial of island visits is NOT FOUND in the corpus as a corroborated or refuted fact.
Summary Table
| Claim | Verdict | Key EFTA IDs |
|---|---|---|
| A β 2012 "wildest party" emails to Epstein | SUPPORTS | EFTA01998027, EFTA01909442, EFTA00642375 |
| B β August 2, 2015 Hoffman/Thiel dinner | SUPPORTS (Epstein's attendance confirmed; Musk not named in these records) | EFTA00344413, EFTA02074070, EFTA02074145 |
| C β Musk never visited Epstein's island | INCONCLUSIVE / NOT FOUND | EFTA02808639 (adjacent context only) |