Tesla CEO Elon Musk has broken his silence after being named in newly released Jeffrey Epstein documents, which included notes about an invitation to the financier’s private island. The latest batch of files, published by Epstein’s estate, listed several prominent figures, sparking widespread media coverage. Musk responded sharply to headlines linking him to Epstein, firmly rejecting any suggestion of association beyond an attempted invitation.
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Newly Released Documents
Epstein’s estate handed over its third release of records to Democrats on the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. These included flight logs, phone message records, financial ledgers, and Epstein’s personal schedule. Among the names referenced were Musk, Peter Thiel, Steve Bannon, and Prince Andrew. The documents also shed light on Epstein’s wider network of high-profile contacts and associates.
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Musk’s Name Surfaces
The billionaire entrepreneur’s name appeared in Epstein’s calendar, reportedly tied to an attempted invitation to the disgraced financier’s private island. Until now, Musk had not directly addressed the mention, despite mounting media attention and public speculation fueled by the files’ contents.
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Sky News Report Triggers Response
The matter came to a head after Sky News published a report under the headline “Elon Musk and Prince Andrew named in latest Epstein files release.” Musk blasted the coverage, calling it misleading and demanding greater accuracy in reporting. “Shame on Sky News for this utterly misleading headline,” Musk wrote on his social media platform, X.
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Musk Rejects Narrative
Musk issued a firm denial of any wrongdoing or participation. “Anyone pushing this false narrative deserves complete contempt,” he declared. He went further to explain, “Epstein tried to get me to go to his island and I REFUSED, yet they named me even before Prince Andrew, who did visit.” His remarks aimed to clarify the extent of his involvement as nothing beyond a declined invitation.
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Political and Public Impact
The inclusion of high-level allies of Donald Trump and other public figures has added fuel to an already charged political atmosphere. Musk had previously stirred controversy by pointing out that Trump himself was also mentioned in Epstein-related documents. The billionaire’s latest response has once again placed him at the center of a wider debate over Epstein’s network and its political implications.