Fact Check: Do the Epstein Files Include an “Epic Island Vacation” Email With Musk?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: The Epstein files contain emails between Elon Musk and Jeffrey Epstein about an “epic island vacation.”

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: No such email thread appears in the Epstein documents released in January 2026. The phrase cited in viral images does not exist in the records, and the screenshots circulating online are fabricated.

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Date: 02/02/2026

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Last Updated on February 2, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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