Epstein Files: Elon Musk to Donald Trump, what are claims and counter responses

Documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation on January 30, 2026, contain over 38,000 references to Donald Trump, including unverified tips about alleged sexual abuse, flight logs showing Trump travelled on Epstein's private jet at least eight times between 1993 and 1996, and internal notes describing interactions at Mar-a-Lago. Authorities emphasise that many claims are "unfounded and false" and lack credibility. Trump has denied any wrongdoing, stating he severed ties with Epstein decades ago.

In the newly released Epstein Files, Elon Musk had more extensive correspondence with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein than previously known. There are emails from 2012-2013 showing Musk inquiring about visiting Epstein's private island, Little St. James, and discussing potential meetings, including a visit to SpaceX headquarters. In November 2012, Musk wrote in one email: "What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?" In another, from December the same year, he wrote: "I really want to hit the party scene in St Barts or elsewhere and let loose", adding that a "peaceful island experience" is the opposite of what he's wanting. Musk has denied visiting the island or attending parties, stating he had "very little correspondence" with Epstein and was aware his emails could be misinterpreted. 

Emails from Jeffrey Epstein's account include two drafts dated July 18, 2013, alleging Bill Gates had sex with "Russian girls" and contracted an STD, prompting him to seek antibiotics. Gates' spokesperson has strongly denied these claims, calling them "absolutely absurd and completely false" and suggesting Epstein was trying to entrap and defame Gates. 

New photographs released as part of the Epstein files show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor kneeling over a fully clothed woman on the ground, with him touching her stomach in two images and staring directly at the camera in another. The context and timing of the photos are unclear, and Mountbatten-Windsor has denied any wrongdoing, with the BBC News seeking his comment 

Richard Branson's name appears hundreds of times in the Epstein files, including a 2013 email exchange where he invited Epstein to his Necker Island, saying "Any time you're in the area would love to see you. As long as you bring your harem!" Virgin Group clarified that "harem" referred to three adult members of Epstein's team. Branson's contact with Epstein was limited to a few business settings, like a charity tennis event, over 12 years ago. Branson hasn't spoken with Epstein since, and believes Epstein's actions were abhorrent, supporting victims' right to justice.