Epstein Files Reveal Ties to Musk, Bannon, Thiel/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Newly released Jeffrey Epstein estate documents suggest links between Epstein and Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and Steve Bannon. The files, published by House Oversight Democrats, detail meetings and planned visits years after Epstein’s 2007 plea deal. Republicans accuse Democrats of politicizing the release and withholding names of Democratic officials.
Epstein Estate Revelations Quick Looks
- New names revealed: Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Steve Bannon
- Files released by: House Oversight Democrats on Friday
- Epstein’s itinerary: Musk tentatively scheduled for Dec. 6, 2014 island visit
- Other meetings: Lunch with Peter Thiel (Nov. 2017), breakfast with Steve Bannon (Feb. 2019)
- Context: All three ties occurred after Epstein’s 2007 sex offender plea deal
- Other figures named: Bill Gates, Prince Andrew, Ghislaine Maxwell
- Records released: 8,544 documents including flight logs, ledgers, and schedules
- Democrats’ stance: Documents show Epstein’s circle included powerful global figures
- Republican response: Accused Democrats of selectively releasing information
- Musk twist: Previously accused Trump of hiding Epstein files mentioning him
Deep Look: House Oversight Documents Link Musk, Bannon, and Thiel to Epstein
WASHINGTON — September 26, 2025
The House Oversight Committee’s Democratic members on Friday released a new batch of materials from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, revealing fresh ties between Epstein and several high-profile figures, including Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and Steve Bannon.
The documents — more than 8,500 records in total — include flight manifests, cash ledgers, phone logs, and schedules spanning from 1990 through 2019. They provide a clearer picture of Epstein’s connections to political, financial, and tech elites, even years after his 2007 plea deal that required him to register as a sex offender.
Musk Listed in 2014 Island Visit
Among the most striking revelations is an itinerary noting a tentative trip by Elon Musk to Epstein’s private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands on December 6, 2014. A note alongside the entry asked: “Is this still happening?”
The mention is significant because Musk has previously distanced himself from Epstein and publicly pressured the Trump administration to release Epstein-related files. Earlier this year, amid tensions with Trump, Musk accused the administration of withholding documents because they contained references to the former president.
Thiel and Bannon Meetings Documented
The documents also describe:
- A planned lunch with billionaire tech investor Peter Thiel on November 27, 2017.
- A breakfast meeting with Steve Bannon, then a conservative strategist and former Trump adviser, on February 16, 2019 — just months before Epstein was arrested again on sex trafficking charges.
Both events underscore that Epstein maintained contact with powerful political and tech figures long after his controversial 2007 plea agreement.
Other Notable Figures
The latest records also reference other individuals whose ties to Epstein have drawn scrutiny:
- Bill Gates: A tentative 2014 breakfast listed.
- Prince Andrew: Massages noted in ledgers, and a 2000 flight manifest recording travel with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell from New Jersey to Florida.
Political Fallout
Oversight Democrats framed the release as critical to ensuring justice for Epstein’s victims.
“It should be clear to every American that Jeffrey Epstein was friends with some of the most powerful and wealthiest men in the world,” said Sara Guerrero, a committee spokesperson.
Republicans on the panel, however, blasted Democrats for what they called selective disclosure. They accused the minority of withholding documents that reference Democratic officials, promising to release files in full once victims’ names were redacted.
“Democrats continue to cherry-pick documents and politicize this investigation,” a GOP spokesperson said.
Wider Implications
The release adds to the growing body of evidence that Epstein’s influence and connections persisted well after his plea deal. Critics argue the 2007 agreement shielded Epstein and enabled him to maintain ties with global leaders, celebrities, and financiers.
For Musk, Thiel, and Bannon, the revelations may intensify scrutiny over their dealings with Epstein, particularly since all three had public or political roles in shaping U.S. policy in recent years.
The investigation remains ongoing, with both parties on the Oversight Committee clashing over the pace, scope, and transparency of disclosures.
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