Elon Musk is now claiming the Epstein files are a “distraction” that “doesn’t matter” after he was busted begging to come to one of Jeffrey Epstein’s parties. The 54-year-old billionaire had long been a vocal advocate for releasing the Epstein files and arresting the late sexual predator’s clients.

New files suggest the men had more extensive contact with Epstein than previously known.

Elon Musk has publicly addressed questions about his past interactions with financier Jeffrey Epstein, stating that he repeatedly declined invitations to travel with him or visit his private island. His comments came after the release of new legal documents related to Epstein’s case,

The documents shed new light on the depth of his relationships between the convicted sex offender and figures such as Steve Bannon, Elon Musk and world leaders. In particular, the files contain extensive exchanges with Bannon as he mounted a political influence campaign across Europe, and numerous overtures — the unrequited kind — to Musk.

Justice Department officials released the next trove of documents more than a month after the congressionally mandated deadline