First Democrat Casualty Of Epstein Fallout Stepping Down

Former Harvard president Larry Summers said he will scale back public appearances after the release of seven years of emails showing he stayed in contact with Jeffrey Epstein long after Epstein’s 2008 conviction. The correspondence, disclosed by the House Oversight Committee, included personal exchanges—such as Summers seeking romantic advice and Epstein calling himself his “wing man”—that clashed with Summers’ public reputation. Summers said he feels ashamed but will keep his major academic and institutional roles while pausing most public commentary.

Meanwhile, Rep. Jamie Raskin faced backlash for releasing private prison emails from Ghislaine Maxwell. Her lawyer argued the publication was an abuse of power because the emails were improperly accessed by prison staff. In them, Maxwell described her current prison as much cleaner and calmer than her former Florida facility. Together, the episodes underscore ongoing ethical and political fallout for figures tied to Epstein.