**Musk Blasts Sky News for Insinuating Possible Ties to Epstein**
*By Dwaipayan Roy | Sep 28, 2025, 12:03 PM*
Elon Musk has responded sharply to recent reports suggesting links between him and Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier accused of sex trafficking. The controversy stems from documents released by United States Congressional Democrats that indicate Epstein had planned meetings with Musk, among other prominent figures. Importantly, these documents do not accuse Musk or any of the others mentioned of wrongdoing.
The records, covering daily schedules from 2014 to 2019, were submitted to the House Oversight Committee by Epstein’s estate in response to a congressional subpoena.
### Musk’s Response to the Allegations
Taking to the social media platform X, Musk criticized Sky News for what he described as an “utterly misleading headline.” He emphasized that he had refused Epstein’s invitations, stating, “Epstein tried to get me to go to his island and I REFUSED.”
Musk’s statement underscores the critical distinction between being mentioned in documents and being implicated in criminal activity.
### Details from the Documents
The released files mention planned meetings not only with Musk but also with other influential figures such as Peter Thiel, Steve Bannon, and Bill Gates. However, there is no confirmation that these meetings actually occurred.
One particular entry from a 2014 schedule reads: “Reminder: Elon Musk to island December 6 (is this still happening?).” This notation has sparked speculation about a potential trip to Epstein’s private Caribbean island, Little Saint James, although no evidence confirms that the visit took place.
### Political Response and Calls for Transparency
House Democrats have used these documents to emphasize Epstein’s connections with some of the world’s most powerful and wealthy individuals. They are pushing the Justice Department to release all remaining files related to the sex trafficking investigation.
“Oversight Democrats will not stop until we identify everyone complicit in Epstein’s heinous crimes,” said Sara Guerrero, spokesperson for the House Oversight Committee.
### Additional Names in the Documents
Other notable individuals mentioned in the files include Bill Gates and Peter Thiel. An email schedule from November 27, 2017, references a lunch between Epstein and Thiel in New York.
Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his jail cell in 2019 under suspicious circumstances, which many have speculated was part of a cover-up.
### Ongoing Investigation
The newly released files have been heavily redacted to protect the victims while committee investigators continue to analyze the documents.
As the investigation proceeds, calls for transparency and accountability remain strong, with many watching closely for further revelations.
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