Shocking revelations: Elon Musk and Prince Andrew in new Epstein documents

In a world where celebrity scandals never cease, fresh documents about Jeffrey Epstein, released by Democrats in the US Congress on September 26, 2025, have once again exploded across the internet. Among the names in the third batch of files from the late financier's estate are billionaire Elon Musk and British Prince Andrew. Musk was allegedly invited to Epstein's infamous island in December 2014, while Prince Andrew appears on the passenger list of his private plane in 2000. These "Epstein Files 2025" have already topped search queries: from "Elon Musk Epstein island" to "Prince Andrew Epstein documents." While there is no proof of guilt yet, associations with the sex offender are stirring the minds of millions. Let's examine what is actually known and why this isn't the first scandal for these figures.

Elon Musk and the "invitation to the island": what do Epstein's calendars hide?

At the heart of the scandal is an entry in Epstein's daily schedule from December 6, 2014: "Reminder: Elon Musk to island December 6 (is this still relevant?)". This refers to Little St. James – a private island in the Caribbean Sea that Epstein used for his crimes after his first conviction in 2008. Documents submitted to the House Oversight Committee show that Epstein planned Musk's visit there, but it's unknown whether it actually took place.

Elon Musk himself, the head of Tesla and SpaceX, immediately responded on X (formerly Twitter): "This is a lie" – he wrote under a news post, referring to his previous position. In a 2019 Vanity Fair interview, Musk admitted that he had been to Epstein's New York mansion once – for 30 minutes with his then-wife Talulah Riley, who wanted to "meet this strange guy" for a novel. "We didn't see anything suspicious, except for strange art. He repeatedly invited me to the island, but I refused," Musk stated then. A photograph of Musk with Ghislaine Maxwell (Epstein's accomplice) at a Vanity Fair party in 2014 adds fuel to the fire: Musk explained this as "photobombing" – Maxwell simply jumped into the frame.

Experts note: the documents don't accuse Musk of crimes, but merely record contacts. However, in the #MeToo era, such connections are like a red flag for critics. The search for "Elon Musk Epstein 2014" has surged by 300% in a day, while Musk's fans on social media share memes ranging from "Musk colonized Mars, not Epstein's island" to conspiracy theories.