The House Oversight Committee has continued its release of redacted materials in its ongoing Jeffrey Epstein investigation. New documents provided to the committee by Epstein’s estate suggest that the convicted sex offender had ties with prominent figures such as Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and Steve Bannon during the last years of his life. These documents include Epstein’s itinerary, showing a planned visit to his island in the U.S. Virgin Islands with Musk in 2014, and a note indicating uncertainty about the trip. Thiel and Bannon are also listed with dates of their planned interactions with Epstein, including a lunch with Thiel in 2017 and a breakfast with Bannon in 2019, just months before Epstein was charged with sex trafficking of minors.
These revelations highlight the long-standing relationship between Epstein and high-profile individuals, including his association with the controversial plea deal that allowed him to remain a registered sex offender. The newly released files suggest that these connections persist even after the deal, raising questions about the extent of their involvement. Sara Guerrero, a spokesperson for Oversight Democrats, emphasized the importance of these documents in the pursuit of justice for Epstein’s victims. Meanwhile, a GOP spokesperson criticized the Democrats’ decision to release the information, arguing that it was part of a broader effort to politicize the investigation and withhold certain documents.
Musk’s involvement is also notable due to his earlier criticism of Trump’s handling of the Epstein case, where he questioned the administration’s refusal to release the documents. Additionally, the files include other notable names, such as Bill Gates, who had a tentative meeting with Epstein in 2014. The documents, which were part of the estate’s provided materials, also contain phone message logs, flight records, and ledgers detailing Epstein’s financial transactions. With 8,544 documents received, the Oversight committee continues to sift through the extensive information to uncover further details about Epstein’s activities and the people connected to him.