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Vivian Wilson, Elon Musk’s estranged daughter, commented on the billionaire's alleged communication with Jeffrey Epstein after more files were released showing emails between the two.
The files show correspondence between Musk and Epstein over email in 2012 and 2013 discussing a potential visit to Epstein's island, although there is no confirmation that any visits took place.
In a series of posts on Threads on Saturday, Wilson said she remembers being on vacation in St. Barths at the time of the emails.
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"I can confirm we were in St Barth's at the time specified in the emails, and therefore I believe they are authentic," Wilson wrote.
Musk denied his involvement in a Saturday post on X after the release of the file, saying, "I had very little correspondence with Epstein and declined repeated invitations to go to his island or fly on his 'Lolita Express', but was well aware that some email correspondence with him could be misinterpreted and used by detractors to smear my name."
Newsweek reached out to X by email Sunday seeking comment from Musk on Wilson's statements.
Why It Matters
The exchange revived scrutiny of high-profile names linked in records associated with Epstein, a convicted sex offender whose network has remained a subject of public interest following investigations into sex trafficking and abuse.
Questions of who interacted with Epstein, and in what context, has implications for transparency and accountability around elite social networks and alleged criminal activity.
The posts by Wilson and Musk come as media outlets highlighted emails from 2012 and 2013 that appeared to show attempts to coordinate travel in the Caribbean, raising renewed questions that supporters and critics have sought to address with documentary evidence, according to reports.
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What To Know
Newly released files show Musk exchanged emails with Epstein more than a decade ago about visiting the financier’s private Caribbean island.
The emails show Epstein discussing potential travel arrangements to Little Saint James, an island he owned in the U.S. Virgin Islands that later became the focus of numerous allegations of sexual abuse.
In response to these files, Wilson posted a series of comments to Threads regarding vacations her family took during that time frame.
Wilson, a trans woman, has been a vocal critic of her father. She changed her name legally, dropping Musk as a surname.
In a post from the verified Threads account “vivllainous,” Wilson wrote, “I’m just going to speak directly instead of being vague and cryptic. I can confirm we were in St Barth’s at the time specified in the emails, and therefore I believe they are authentic.”
"I knew nothing about the e-mails previously so I’m learning about everything at the same time as y’all. If there’s any other information I learn that I can corroborate I will do so,” Wilson wrote, adding, “I think BVI (🇻🇬) likely refers to Necker Island, but I cannot confirm that.”
While Musk hasn't addressed these comments from his daughter, he did address his name in the files, saying in part on Saturday, "I had very little correspondence with Epstein and declined repeated invitations to go to his island or fly on his ‘Lolita Express’, but was well aware that some email correspondence with him could be misinterpreted and used by detractors to smear my name."
What Do the Emails Show?
Emails from 2012 and 2013 showed Epstein discussing travel logistics and potential visits with Musk, including references to St. Barth’s and the British Virgin Islands.
In a December 2013 email, Musk said he would be “in the BVI/St Bart’s area over the holidays” and asked “Is there a good time to visit?” according to a report from the Associated Press, citing documents released from the Department of Justice (DOJ).
The documents show Epstein replied offering multiple dates, with a subsequent message indicating he would remain in New York and proposing to reschedule, AP reported.
In a separate exchange, Musk asks, “What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?”
What People Are Saying
Vivian Wilson, in a verified Threads post, wrote: "I'm just going to speak directly instead of being vague and cryptic. I can confirm we were in St Barth's at the time specified in the emails, and therefore I believe they are authentic.
This has basically already been confirmed through his attempts to paint them as out of context (denial is a river in Egypt). I knew nothing about the e-mails previously so I'm learning about everything at the same time as y'all. If there's any other information I learn that I can corroborate I will do so."
I think BVI (🇻🇬) likely refers to Necker Island, but I cannot confirm that. It's a little bit difficult to ask someone 'hey what year did we go to Necker Island, it might be in regards to the Epstein Files lol xoxo'. We didn't go there as often as St Barth's."
Elon Musk wrote in a Saturday post on X following the release of the emailed correspondence: “No one pushed harder than me to have the Epstein files released and I’m glad that has finally happened. I had very little correspondence with Epstein and declined repeated invitations to go to his island or fly on his 'Lolita Express', but was well aware that some email correspondence with him could be misinterpreted and used by detractors to smear my name. I don’t care about that, but what I do care about is that we at least attempt to prosecute those who committed serious crimes with Epstein, especially regarding heinous exploitation of underage girls."
What Happens Next
Officials continue to release documents related to the investigation into Epstein.
No additional criminal charges have been filed since the release of the documents.
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