A cache of newly released documents from the Epstein files on Friday showed Elon Musk apparently corresponded with the convicted sex offender in 2012 and 2013, as they discussed meeting at Jeffrey Epstein’s private island and at Musk’s SpaceX facility in Southern California.

The emails indicate Musk asked about attending the “wildest party,” hosted by Epstein at his island.

Musk, who serves as CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has for years downplayed his connection to Epstein, who died by suicide in 2019 while in federal custody.

“Epstein tried to get me to go to his island and I REFUSED,” Musk said in a post on his social network X in September. He also complained that Sky News had mentioned him in conjunction with Epstein before naming Britain’s Prince Andrew, who had visited the island.

The U.S. Virgin Islands issued a subpoena to Musk in 2023 because of suspicion that Epstein “may have referred or attempted to refer” Musk as a client to JPMorgan Chase.

The Department of Justice on Friday released millions of additional pages of documents related to Epstein, along with more than 2,000 videos and 180,000 images, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said. The release comes after weeks of criticism that the DOJ wasn’t complying with the requirement under federal law passed in November that all files related to Epstein be publicly released by Dec. 19.

Among the documents released Friday were emails dated from 2012 to 2013, showing Musk’s name but with his email address redacted.

“The world needs more romance,” Musk wrote to Epstein in October 2012, the documents indicate. He told Epstein that he would be traveling with his partner at the time, English actress Talulah Riley, to St. Barts, and was looking to potentially connect at Epstein’s Island.

In a November 2013 email, Epstein offered to send Musk a private helicopter to transport him to the island and asked, “how many people will you be for the heli to island?” Musk responded that it would be just him and Riley and asked, “What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?”

In a December 2013 email, Musk again wrote to Epstein saying, “Christmas and New Year’s, will be in the BVI /St Bart’s area over the holidays. Is there a good time to visit?” 

“I will send heli for you,” Epstein responded, with Musk writing back, “Thanks.”

In a follow-up email on Dec. 25, Musk said, “Actually, I could fly back early on the 3rd. We will be in St Bart’s.” He asked if he and Riley should head to the island the day before.

CNBC hasn’t confirmed whether Musk ever visited the Island, though Musk has denied ever traveling there.

Musk didn’t respond to a request for comment.

The emails released on Friday also show that in October 2012, Musk forwarded questions from Epstein to his cousin, Peter Rive, a SolarCity founder. Musk had invested personally in SolarCity and sat on the company’s board.

In the emails, Epstein asked if the solar installer could electrify his New Mexico ranch, or his private Island. Musk asked Rive, in an Oct. 4, 2012 email, “Are we in New Mexico?”

Tesla acquired SolarCity in 2016 in a controversial deal, folding it into what would become the company’s energy division.

In June of last year, Musk wrote in a post on X, that he thought President Donald Trump and his administration were withholding Epstein-related files from the public view in order to protect the president’s reputation.

“Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files,” Musk, who was in the midst of a public spat with the president, wrote at the time. “That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!”

Days later he apologized for posts about Trump that he said “went too far.”

WATCH: House votes to release more Epstein investigation files

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Burchett appeared on Hunt’s show “The Arena” to discuss corruption in Washington when the congressman’s feed was lost mid-rant.

“The real problem, ma’am, is the politicians are greedy and they’re selling this country down the road,” Burchett said before Hunt pressed, “Yourself included?”

CNN anchor Kasie Hunt’s interview with Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) was abruptly cut off Tuesday. X/atrupar

“Well, they’re sellin’ us all down the road. I don’t, I don’t go with them, but you don’t see me —” Burchett replied before Hunt interjected, “But you’re a politician.”

“Well, heck yeah, I am, and you’re in the media, so we’re both hated,” Burchett shot back.

As the Tennessee lawmaker continued blasting lobbyists and “five-dollar-bill”-chasing politicians, his video connection dropped.

“Well, it looks like we lost this politician,” Hunt said on air.

Hunt said she was about to ask about convicted sex predator Jeffrey Epstein and alleged “preferential treatment” for his former associate, Ghislaine Maxwell. X/atrupar

“I was going to ask him about Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s apparent preferential treatment. We’re not going to have a chance to do that now, hopefully next time.”

Hunt did not elaborate on what she planned to ask, but her comment came as lawmakers in Washington raise questions over Maxwell’s current status at a federal prison in Texas.

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Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee claimed this week that the British socialite is being “waited on hand and foot” and enjoying unusually relaxed conditions for a convicted sex trafficker.

In 2022, Maxwell, 63, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for helping Epstein recruit and groom underage girls.

Burchett appeared on Hunt’s show “The Arena” to discuss corruption in Washington when the congressman’s feed was lost mid-rant. X/atrupar

Earlier this week, Democrats claimed that Maxwell was planning to apply for a commutation of her sentence, which is set to run through 2037. President Trump recently deflected questions about whether he would grant a request for clemency.

She was transferred to a low-security facility in Fort Worth following meetings between Trump-era Justice Department officials and her legal team.

Burchett and other lawmakers from both parties have demanded the release of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein. AP

Epstein, a former financier with ties to Trump and other prominent figures, died in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.

The Justice Department ruled his death a suicide, though the circumstances — including broken cameras and missing guards — fueled widespread skepticism.

Democrats say Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell plans to ask President Trump for a commutation of her sentence. ZUMA24.com

Earlier this year, Trump’s Justice Department reaffirmed that conclusion and said there was no evidence Epstein trafficked women for “high-profile friends and clients,” despite repeated claims by victims and their attorneys.

Burchett has publicly said he does not trust that finding, urging Congress to independently review the case.

Epstein’s name has continued to surface in Washington, where both Republicans and Democrats have demanded the release of thousands of pages of court and investigative documents related to his associates.

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The legendary investor behind Berkshire Hathaway – which has large businesses in insurance, railroads, manufacturing, energy and retail – spoke before the president moved forward with implementing 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and 20% on China as of midnight Tuesday.

“Actually, we’ve had a lot of experience with them [tariffs],” Buffett said during an interview with CBS News for a documentary on Katherine Graham, the late Washington Post publisher. 

Warren Buffett said President Trump’s tariffs are “an act of war.” AP

“They’re an act of war, to some degree,” he added.

Canada and Mexico had threatened to respond with their own taxes before Trump paused his decision for the levies last month.

Experts have warned the tariffs could reheat inflation, particularly impacting the automotive industry and sending prices for new cars soaring as much as $12,000.

Buffett, the 94-year-old “Oracle of Omaha,” seeming agreed during the CBS News sit-down.

“Over time, they are a tax on goods. I mean, the tooth fairy doesn’t pay ’em!” Buffett said with a laugh. 

“And then what? You always have to ask that question in economics. You always say, ‘And then what?’”

US imports and exports under Trump’s tarrifs. Mike Guillen/NY Post Design

Experts have warned the controversial tariffs could reheat inflation. REUTERS

Buffett has taken on an increasingly conservative investment strategy – dumping stocks and raising a record amount of cash.  REUTERS

Buffett declined to comment on the current state of the economy. 

“Well, I think that’s the most interesting subject in the world, but I won’t talk, I can’t talk about it, though. I really can’t,” Buffett said.

Buffett has adopted an increasingly conservative investment strategy – dumping stocks and raising a record amount of cash. 

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