Elon Musk attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
(New York, New York) – Tech billionaire Elon Musk has denied having a close relationship with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, even as newly released records show Musk’s name appearing in 1,471 documents connected to Epstein. Musk has previously stated that he rejected invitations from Epstein and has downplayed any interaction as brief or incidental, pushing back on suggestions of a deeper connection.
The appearance of Musk’s name in the documents does not indicate criminal wrongdoing or formal accusations, and experts caution that being referenced in files can range from emails and third-party mentions to scheduling discussions. Still, the volume of references has reignited online debate as the Epstein document releases continue to draw scrutiny over prominent figures named in the records.
