Elon Musk defends himself against Epstein links, ‘the extreme pain of…'

Elon Musk denies allegations linking him to Jeffrey Epstein, asserting he never attended Epstein's parties or visited his island.

Updated on: Feb 2, 2026, 22:15:34 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Billionaire Elon Musk has refuted the widely circulated allegations related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Department of Justice (DoJ) recently disclosed a substantial collection of over 3 million documents pertaining to Epstein.

Billionaire Elon Musk rejected claims connecting him to Jeffrey Epstein, emphasizing he has never engaged in any wrongdoing. (REUTERS)

The emails uncovered connections between Musk and Epstein. In these communications, the 54-year-old expressed interest in visiting Epstein’s private island in both 2012 and 2023.

Also Read: Karyna Shuliak: Here's what Epstein wanted to leave for his girlfriend before death - $50m, diamond ring and more

Musk says he ‘fought harder’ for Epstein files release

In the wake of the allegations, the SpaceX CEO took to X to clarify his stance, firmly denying any misconduct or association with the sex offender.

“Nobody has fought harder for full release of the Epstein files and prosecutions of those who abused children more than I did, knowing full well that the legacy media, far-left propagandists and those who are actually guilty would: Admit nothing; Deny everything and make counter-accusations against me,” Musk stated on X.

'Never been on his 'Lolita Express' plane,' says Musk

Defending himself, the billionaire said in another post that “I knew that I would be smeared relentlessly, despite never having attended his parties or been on his 'Lolita Express' plane or set foot on his creepy island or done anything wrong at all.”

He went on to blast the media for persistently tarnishing his reputation. “Nonetheless, the extreme pain of being accused of being the opposite of who I am was worth it.”

Musk asserted that these allegations do not represent who he is, pledging to safeguard the vulnerable, particularly children. “The strong must protect those who cannot protect themselves, especially vulnerable children. I will gladly accept any amount of future pain to do more to protect kids and give them a chance to grow up and have happy lives.”

In addition to Elon Musk, the recent batch of documents also included Donald Trump, Bill Gates, and Lord Peter Mandelson.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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