Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk Appear In Epstein Files Photo From Dinner Gathering

A newly released tranche of Jeffrey Epstein files has surfaced in early February 2026, containing over 3 million pages of documents, photos, and emails released by the U.S. Department of Justice. Among the most discussed revelations is a photograph and email correspondence linking tech giants Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg to a 2015 dinner with the disgraced financier.

The release follows the Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed into law in late 2025, which mandated the public disclosure of investigative records.

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The “Wild” 2015 Dinner

The files include a photograph taken on August 2, 2015, at a dinner in Los Angeles.

• The Attendees: The photo and accompanying emails identify Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and venture capitalist Peter Thiel as guests at the long dinner table.
• Epstein’s Description: In an email to billionaire Tom Pritzker, Epstein described the gathering as a “wild” dinner.
• Location: The dinner reportedly took place in Los Angeles or Palo Alto (sources vary on the exact venue). Epstein had even framed a copy of this photo for display in his Manhattan apartment.

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Elon Musk’s Correspondence

While Musk has previously maintained that Epstein “hounded” him but was always rebuffed, the new files suggest more frequent communication than previously acknowledged.

• The “Wildest Party” Inquiry: A November 2012 email shows Musk asking Epstein: “What day/night will be the wildest party on =our (sic) island? Probably just Talulah [Riley] and me.”
• Island Visits: The records indicate that Musk and Epstein made plans for a visit to the private island in both 2012 and 2013, though Musk maintains these trips did not occur due to logistical issues.
• Musk’s Response (2026): On his platform X, Musk reiterated that he had “very little correspondence” with Epstein and never visited the island.

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Wider Context of the 2026 Release

The “Data Sets 9–12” released by the DOJ have reignited scrutiny into several global figures.

• Peter Thiel: Emails reveal that an investment firm co-founded by Thiel accepted $40 million from Epstein. Thiel and Epstein reportedly corresponded for five years on topics ranging from taxes to financial advice.
• Donald Trump: The files contain a summary of over a dozen tips received by the FBI regarding Trump. The DOJ and the White House have dismissed these as “unfounded, false, and sensationalist” claims submitted without corroborating evidence.
• Former Prince Andrew: The tranche includes undated photos of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly Prince Andrew) in suggestive positions with unidentified individuals, though the context remains redacted.