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Elon Musk Says His Emails With Jeffrey Epstein Are ‘Misinterpreted’—Calls Release Of Files ‘A Distraction’ Headline from Forbes
Newest development Jan 31, 2026 · 4 reports Elon Musk Says His Emails With Jeffrey Epstein Are ‘Misinterpreted’—Calls Release Of Files ‘A Distraction’
Musk responded to newly released Epstein files that include him, writing on X that he had “very little correspondence” with Jeffrey Epstein and did not go to his island.
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Elon Musk expressed interest in visiting Jeffrey Epstein's island, newly released emails show
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Elon Musk Says His Emails With Jeffrey Epstein Are ‘Misinterpreted’—Calls Release Of Files ‘A Distraction’
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Insider
Elon Musk discussed plans to party with Jeffrey Epstein in the Caribbean, newly released emails show ↗ (opens Insider) Published Jan 29, 2026
Insider's feed description Elon Musk planned visits to Jeffrey Epstein's island, DOJ emails show. Epstein repeatedly sought meetings with Musk, who previously denied visiting.
The Guardian
Elon Musk had more extensive ties to Epstein than previously known, emails show ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Jan 29, 2026
The Guardian's feed description Newly released files from DoJ show the pair making plans in 2013 for the Tesla CEO to visit Epstein’s private island
Gizmodo
Elon Musk Emailed With Jeffrey Epstein to Plan Island Visits in 2012 and 2014 ↗ (opens Gizmodo) Published Jan 29, 2026
Gizmodo's feed description Epstein wrote an email to Musk in 2013 discussing a visit with four "assistants," newly released DOJ documents show.
Newsweek
Elon Musk's emails to Jeffrey Epstein revealed: what to know ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Jan 30, 2026
Newsweek's feed description Newly released emails show Elon Musk discussed a possible visit to Jeffrey Epstein’s private Caribbean island, according to court documents.
Forbes
Elon Musk Says His Emails With Jeffrey Epstein Are ‘Misinterpreted’—Calls Release Of Files ‘A Distraction’ ↗ (opens Forbes) Published Jan 30, 2026
Forbes's feed description Musk responded to newly released Epstein files that include him, writing on X that he had “very little correspondence” with Jeffrey Epstein and did not go to his island.
Forbes
Elon Musk Says His Emails With Jeffrey Epstein Are ‘Misinterpreted’ ↗ (opens Forbes) Published Jan 30, 2026
Forbes's feed description Musk responded to newly released Epstein files that include him, writing on X that he had “very little correspondence” with Jeffrey Epstein and did not go to his island.
NBC News
Elon Musk expressed interest in visiting Jeffrey Epstein's island, newly released emails show ↗ (opens NBC News) Published Jan 30, 2026
NBC News's feed description Musk has denied numerous times that he ever visited the island and has said that he “refused” invitations.
Gizmodo
Don’t You Dare ‘Misinterpret’ Elon Musk’s Epstein Emails. Just the Facts Are Bad Enough ↗ (opens Gizmodo) Published Jan 30, 2026
Gizmodo's feed description Sorry, but what is the correct interpretation supposed to be?
