Billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk claims the newly released Epstein documents are “nothing more than a distraction” if no arrests are made in the case.

In X’s post on January 31st, Elon Musk Another X post was quoted as saying he was the “loudest public voice” demanding the release of Epstein documents. Tesla CEO wrote:

“What matters is not the release of some subset of the Epstein dossier, but the prosecution of those who worked with Epstein to commit heinous crimes. Justice will be served when at least one person is arrested. If not, it’s all performative. It’s nothing more than a distraction.”

What matters is not the release of some subset of the Epstein dossier, but the prosecution of those who worked with Epstein to commit heinous crimes. Justice is served when at least one person is arrested. If not, it’s all performative. Nothing but distraction.

Musk’s comments On Friday, January 30, the U.S. Department of Justice released 3.5 million additional documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The documents include significant new details being discussed on social media and mention several high-profile figures, including Elon Musk himself.

For those who don’t know, Jeffrey Epstein was convicted of multiple child sex crimes in 2008. He allegedly committed suicide in 2019 while in prison awaiting trial on other charges related to child sex abuse. Several celebrities have been named in Epstein documents over the past few months, but no arrests have been made.


Elon Musk reacts after emails with Jeffrey Epstein mentioned in newly released Epstein documents

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In a new set of Epstein documents released on January 30, Elon Musk and Jeffrey Epstein Exposed. It’s worth noting that Musk has not been charged with any crimes related to Epstein. In the alleged emails, Musk appeared to request access to Epstein’s island with the email ID [email protected], which was Epstein’s email.

In a Jan. 31 X post, Elon Musk clarified his inclusion Epstein Files, Claims he was the one pushing for their release. In a reply to user X, he wrote:

“No one has fought harder than me to demand the release of Epstein’s documents, and I’m glad it’s finally happened. I had very little correspondence with Epstein and declined multiple invitations to go to his island or ride on his ‘Lolita Express,’ but I’m well aware that some email correspondence with him could be misinterpreted and used by critics to smear my name.”

He added:

“I don’t care about that, but what I do care about is that we at least try to prosecute those who committed serious crimes with Epstein, particularly the heinous exploitation of underage girls.”

Elon Musk has also repeatedly called for the arrests of people associated with Jeffrey Epstein and for his clients to be prosecuted. The latest documents name several imminent individuals, including Steve Tisch, Bill Gates and U.S. President Donald Trump. Rapper Jay-Z and film producer Harvey Weinstein also appear in the documents. However, none of them have been charged with any crimes related to Jeffrey Epstein.

As of this writing, Epstein’s long-time associate Ghislaine Maxwell is serving a 20-year prison sentence. In 2021, she was found guilty on charges of recruiting women and transporting them to Epstein Island.


The latest release, cited by the Justice Department as the last release of Epstein documents, includes multiple videos and photos.