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malaise

(293,858 posts)
Fri Jan 30, 2026, 06:05 PM Yesterday

Oops! Elon Musk had more extensive ties to Epstein than previously known, emails show

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jan/30/elon-musk-epstein-files-island-visits

Elon Musk had more extensive – and more friendly – communications with the financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein than previously publicly known, according to documents released on Friday by the Department of Justice. Emails in the files appear to show the two cordially messaging each other on two separate occasions to make plans for Musk to visit Epstein’s island.

The documents include Musk and Epstein emailing in both 2012 and 2013 to determine when Musk should make the trip to Little St James. Neither exchanges appear to have resulted in Musk visiting the island, due to logistical issues.

“Will be in the BVI/St Bart’s area over the holidays. Is there a good time to visit?” Musk states on 13 December 2013.

“any day 1st - 8th . play it by ear if you want. always space for you,” Epstein replies.

Musk then sends several emails relaying his schedule, and the two settle on 2 January as a date for the visit. The email exchange ends with Epstein telling Musk that he would need to remain in New York and sending his regrets that they could not meet.
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Oops! Elon Musk had more extensive ties to Epstein than previously known, emails show (Original Post) malaise Yesterday OP
I am not surprised or shocked by this one bit Blue Owl Yesterday #1
Yes Catherine Vincent Yesterday #2
As we say malaise Yesterday #3
LOL! 2naSalit Yesterday #6
Indeed malaise Yesterday #7
Going by the dates, Musk started a friendship with Epstein when everyone knew Epstein Quiet Em Yesterday #4
Sounds "Thirsty" Kid Berwyn Yesterday #5
K&R UTUSN Yesterday #8
I'm shocked! Shocked I say. yellow dahlia Yesterday #9
Ari covering this right now malaise Yesterday #10
"What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?" SamuelTheThird Yesterday #11
Gosh no wonder all the Epstein "buddies" mzmolly Yesterday #12
Sounds like an email Boo1 Yesterday #13

Blue Owl

(58,498 posts)
1. I am not surprised or shocked by this one bit
Fri Jan 30, 2026, 06:09 PM
Yesterday

In fact it's all making even more sense now...

Catherine Vincent

(34,607 posts)
2. Yes
Fri Jan 30, 2026, 06:13 PM
Yesterday

Because after all, how did he know Trump was in the files. Maybe they partook in things together.

Quiet Em

(2,611 posts)
4. Going by the dates, Musk started a friendship with Epstein when everyone knew Epstein
Fri Jan 30, 2026, 06:22 PM
Yesterday

was a pedophile and child rapist.

Musk is a creep so I can't say I'm shocked.

Kid Berwyn

(23,529 posts)
5. Sounds "Thirsty"
Fri Jan 30, 2026, 06:24 PM
Yesterday

As the kids say nowadays.

You know who else was close?

Ghislaine and MELANIA!

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220983945

Honna be fun learning who's zooming who on what camera. Heh heh heh.

Boo1

(222 posts)
13. Sounds like an email
Fri Jan 30, 2026, 08:21 PM
Yesterday

You would send to make people think you didnt go somewhere, if it were ever seen.

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