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malaise

(296,190 posts)
Fri Jan 30, 2026, 07:05 PM Jan 30

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 Jan 30 OP
I am not surprised or shocked by this one bit Blue Owl Jan 30 #1
Yes Catherine Vincent Jan 30 #2
As we say malaise Jan 30 #3
LOL! 2naSalit Jan 30 #6
Indeed malaise Jan 30 #7
Going by the dates, Musk started a friendship with Epstein when everyone knew Epstein Quiet Em Jan 30 #4
Sounds "Thirsty" Kid Berwyn Jan 30 #5
K&R UTUSN Jan 30 #8
I'm shocked! Shocked I say. yellow dahlia Jan 30 #9
Ari covering this right now malaise Jan 30 #10
"What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?" SamuelTheThird Jan 30 #11
Gosh no wonder all the Epstein "buddies" mzmolly Jan 30 #12
Sounds like an email Boo1 Jan 30 #13

Blue Owl

(59,128 posts)
1. I am not surprised or shocked by this one bit
Fri Jan 30, 2026, 07:09 PM
Jan 30

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

Catherine Vincent

(34,610 posts)
2. Yes
Fri Jan 30, 2026, 07:13 PM
Jan 30

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

Quiet Em

(2,942 posts)
4. Going by the dates, Musk started a friendship with Epstein when everyone knew Epstein
Fri Jan 30, 2026, 07:22 PM
Jan 30

was a pedophile and child rapist.

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

Kid Berwyn

(24,432 posts)
5. Sounds "Thirsty"
Fri Jan 30, 2026, 07:24 PM
Jan 30

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

(356 posts)
13. Sounds like an email
Fri Jan 30, 2026, 09:21 PM
Jan 30

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

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