Epstein Files Reveal Musk, Thiel, Bannon Listed in Disclosed Records

Newly released documents from Jeffrey Epstein's estate reveal mentions of tech billionaires Elon Musk and Peter Thiel, as well as former White House strategist Steve Bannon, in Epstein's daily schedules and other records spanning from 2010 to 2019. A December 2014 calendar entry referenced a possible visit by Musk to Epstein's private island, though Musk has denied any such meeting took place. The documents also show scheduled meetings with Thiel and Bannon, and financial records suggest Epstein made payments for massages linked to Prince Andrew, whose name also appears in flight logs with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. While the files expose Epstein's connections with some of the world's wealthiest and most influential figures well after his 2007 plea deal, no accusations of wrongdoing have been made against Musk, Thiel, Bannon, or Prince Andrew based on these documents. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee view the release as a step toward justice for Epstein's victims, while Republicans have criticized the release as politically motivated. The disclosures highlight Epstein's extensive social circle, which included tech moguls, financiers, royals, and political strategists years before his 2019 federal indictment on sex trafficking charges.