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Newly disclosed emails from Jeffrey Epstein reveal the convicted sex offender continued to cultivate relationships with powerful men, including Donald Trump and former Harvard President Larry Summers, years after his 2008 conviction for sex crimes. The documents, released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, shed further light on how Epstein leveraged his network to maintain influence and access.
The emails show Epstein discussing Donald Trump in messages to his associate Ghislaine Maxwell and author Michael Wolff. In a 2017 email, Epstein claimed he had introduced Trump to his wife, Melania, a statement that contradicts the widely reported story of how the couple met. The correspondence regarding Donald Trump also shows Epstein offering unsolicited strategic advice after Trump entered the White House. The emails were reportedly provided to the committee by Wolff, who had communicated with Epstein while researching a book on the Trump administration.
Beyond Trump, the documents underscore how Epstein maintained connections with influential figures across various sectors. Communications with Larry Summers show the former Treasury Secretary and Harvard president continued to engage with Epstein after his conviction. In their exchanges, the two discussed economics, and Summers even appeared to consider Epstein's input on a candidate for a position at a Harvard research center. Other emails mention plans involving filmmaker Woody Allen and discussions about Prince Andrew, further illustrating the breadth of Epstein's social circle.
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee argue that the newly released documents demonstrate how Epstein used his access to powerful individuals to facilitate and conceal his sex trafficking operation. Committee members stated the release is part of an ongoing effort to expose the full extent of Epstein's network of enablers and bring accountability. The revelations have renewed calls for a more thorough investigation into the web of relationships that allowed Epstein to operate with impunity for decades until his 2019 arrest and subsequent death in jail.
