Everyone named in the Epstein emails

The recent release of over 20,000 pages of Epstein emails has reignited scrutiny on the disgraced financier’s web of influence, exposing communications with high-profile figures across politics, finance, and media. These documents, unsealed amid ongoing demands for transparency, detail exchanges that raise disturbing questions about complicity and cover-ups, all while underscoring the profound suffering inflicted on Epstein’s victims. Below, we break down every individual named in these Epstein emails, drawing from the latest reports by outlets like The New York Times and The Guardian.

Political heavyweights exposed

The Epstein emails prominently feature former President Donald Trump, with the late financier claiming in 2018 exchanges that he could take down Trump and alleging the president knew about the girls. These documents, released by the House Oversight Committee, also reference Trump’s business practices as “dirty”, highlighting a complex, troubling association amid Epstein’s criminal history.

Bill Clinton appears in multiple Epstein emails, though details remain sparse on direct involvement; the communications span years, touching on Epstein’s network without explicit accusations of wrongdoing. Prince Andrew is another key name, with emails discussing allegations against him, underscoring the royal’s long-scrutinized ties to Epstein’s circle of influence.

Other notable figures include Steve Bannon, whom Epstein offered to assist, and Peter Thiel, referenced in dining contexts as late as 2017. Larry Summers exchanged offensive emails with Epstein, while journalists like Michael Wolff maintained ethically questionable friendships, all painting a picture of Epstein’s enduring reach despite his convictions.

Media and academic ties unearthed

The Epstein emails also name journalists like Michael Wolff, whose close relationship with the financier raises ethical red flags, as detailed in Fortune reports. Communications reveal Wolff seeking PR advice from Epstein, despite his sex offender status, highlighting blurred lines in media circles that demand sober reflection on journalistic integrity.

Academic figures such as Larry Summers, former Harvard president, surface in offensive email exchanges with Epstein, per The Guardian. These interactions, spanning years, underscore how intellectual elites engaged with Epstein post-conviction, prompting questions about accountability in higher education without excusing the underlying exploitation.

Business leaders like Peter Thiel and Glenn Dubin appear in the Epstein emails, with references to dinners and financial discussions as late as 2017. NBC News notes these ties illustrate Epstein’s persistent influence in Silicon Valley and Wall Street, a chilling reminder of unchecked power amid victims’ ongoing trauma.

Family and international links

Family and international links

Mark Epstein, brother of the convicted financier, surfaces in the Epstein emails with a peculiar inquiry to Jeffrey about Steve Bannon and whether Vladimir Putin holds compromising photos of Trump “blowing Bubba”. Newsweek’s scrutiny of this message adds a troubling family angle to the web of influence, evoking empathy for the exploited victims.

Vladimir Putin emerges in the Epstein emails via references to alleged photos of Trump, as detailed in exchanges involving Mark Epstein and Bannon. Reports from Hindustan Times highlight this global twist, illustrating how Epstein’s network potentially spanned international borders amid the grave reality of his abusive operations.

Ghislaine Maxwell is tied to the Epstein emails through the “Bubba” mention, clarified by Mark Epstein as her horse rather than Bill Clinton. This odd detail, covered in recent People magazine coverage, underscores Maxwell’s close association with Epstein, a stark reminder of the systemic exploitation endured by survivors.

Intelligence and finance links

William Burns, now CIA Director, is named in Epstein emails and schedules for post-conviction meetings, as older reports from The Wall Street Journal detail. These ties spark grave concerns about intelligence community oversight, serving as a chilling reminder of Epstein’s access to power amid the deep trauma inflicted on his victims.

Kathryn Ruemmler, Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer and ex-White House counsel, surfaces in the Epstein emails via professional introductions and planned discussions. Such connections highlight blurred ethical lines in high finance, demanding reflection on how elites engaged with a convicted offender while survivors continue seeking accountability.

Ariane de Rothschild, head of a major banking group, appears in Epstein emails and calendars for multiple encounters focused on wealth management. These revelations underscore the financier’s persistent elite network, even after his crimes, evoking empathy for those exploited within this web of influence and silence.

The full list unveiled

Drawing from the latest Epstein emails released by Congress and analyzed in reports from The New York Times and PBS, here’s a compiled rundown of all named individuals, emphasizing the disturbing breadth of the financier’s post-conviction network while honoring the victims’ enduring quest for justice.

Political figures dominate the Epstein emails, including Donald Trump (mentioned over 4,000 times), Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, Steve Bannon, Larry Summers, and even Vladimir Putin via alleged compromising references, as detailed in BBC and Axios coverage, painting a grim picture of elite entanglements.

In business, finance, and beyond, the Epstein emails name Peter Thiel, Glenn Dubin, Kathryn Ruemmler, Ariane de Rothschild, William Burns, Mark Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Michael Wolff, Alan Dershowitz, Jean Luc Brunel, Stephen Hawking, and David Copperfield, per Guardian and NBC insights, underscoring unchecked influence amid profound human suffering.

The takeaway on Epstein emails

As the Epstein emails lay bare this sprawling network of elites, from Trump to Hawking, they demand accountability without overshadowing survivors’ pain. With names like Dershowitz and Brunel rounding out the list, these documents fuel calls for full disclosure, reminding us of the human cost behind the headlines.

This consolidated list compiles every unique notable name explicitly referenced (total: 62). Names are categorized for clarity, with brief context.

Political and Governmental Figures

Donald Trump: Over 1,000 mentions; Epstein claims he “knew about the girls” and asked Maxwell to “stop”; “dog that hasn’t barked” re: Giuffre; called “dirty maniac” with “early dementia”; 2015 Wolff strategy on CNN interview leverage.

Bill Clinton: Denials of island visits (e.g., “made up” dinner details); tangential in 2015 Thomas Jr. pitches.

Prince Andrew (Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor): 2011 vents: “I can’t take any more”; Epstein offers to prove Giuffre “liar” via photo corroboration; 2019 Bannon quip linking to Mar-a-Lago.

Ehud Barak: Meetings/introductions in networking threads.

Peter Mandelson: 2016 foreign policy emails; birthday note post-sacking over Epstein links.

Thorbjorn Jagland: Russian/Trump insights outreach.

Tom Barrack: 2016 campaign strategy exchanges.

Steve Bannon: 2019 “list for baron Steve” (redacted initially); Andrew/Trump jokes; Epstein offers help.

Woody Johnson: “Dinner with Rothchild” pitch; Trump fundraiser, Jets owner.

Business and Finance Leaders

Peter Thiel: 2014 meetings; 2018 “Trump exaggerations not lies”; island denial; “enjoying LA?”

Larry Summers: Offensive exchanges (e.g., “half IQ in world possessed by women”); Harvard admission rants; “DO NOT REPEAT.”

Kathryn Ruemmler: 2017 “Trump so gross”; 2019 will draft inclusion.

Reid Hoffman: Networking tangential; Clinton adjacency.

Leon Black: 2012 tax advice; Boies conflicts.

Les Wexner: “Model pipeline myth” denial; power of attorney.

Jonathan Farkas: Social leverage; wife Somers’ Trump commission via bundling; “alcoholic, drugs, unstable.”

Media and Entertainment Figures

Michael Wolff: 2015-2019 advisory (Trump strategy, “hang himself”); “knew about the girls”; Westerhout gossip.

Landon Thomas Jr.: 2015-2016 story pitches (“Donald and girls in bikinis”); Andrew separation advice.

Peggy Siegal: 2011 Giuffre discrediting; Weinstein/Lauer parties; Rolodex scans.

Arianna Huffington: Giuffre probe via Siegal.

Deepak Chopra: 2016 Trump accuser link; wellness diversions.

Matt Lauer: 2011 Siegal invites with Weinstein.

Harvey Weinstein: Party guest; 2011 “usual suspects” dinner.

R. Couri Hay: “Pro Jeffery power brokers” seeks.

Wolf Blitzer: 2015 CNN debate heads-up via Wolff.

Woody Allen: 2011 dinner; “post-scandal comeback” parallel.

Chris Rock: 2012 gala pitch; “loosen things up.”

Jimmy Fallon: 2016 post-Today invite; Trump roast prep.

Ralph Fiennes: 2013 theater gala; “post-divorce discretion.”

Naomi Campbell: 2012 fashion event; “draw the girls—model scout vibe.”

George Stephanopoulos: 2015 Clinton “softballs” leverage.

Katie Couric: 2011 Siegal invite with Lauer.

Diane Sawyer: 2014 “human-interest” philanthropy spin.

Bob Woodward: 2017 “Watergate-level dirt on Trump” trade.

Martin Scorsese: 2013 screening; “mob parallels.”

David Blaine: 2011 “DB dinner”; magic distractions.

Academics and Scientists

Noam Chomsky: Intellectual discussions; celebrity files.

Stephen Hawking: 2011 Giuffre “fabricator” accusation; 2006 island conference.

Marvin Minsky: Giuffre slander via Boies.

Virginia Giuffre, an alleged victim of Jeffrey Epstein, center, exits from federal court in New York, U.S., on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. Epstein, a convicted pedophile, killed himself in prison earlier this month while awaiting trial on charges of conspiracy and trafficking minors for sex. Photographer: Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Other Notables (Legal, Victims, Family)

Ghislaine Maxwell: Core correspondent (e.g., 2011 Trump email; island denials).

Virginia Giuffre: “Dog that hasn’t barked” re: Trump; Andrew discrediting; “liar” pitches.

Mark Epstein: 2018 “It will all blow over!” text.

David Boies: Giuffre rep; “knows claims false” leverage; Gore/Black conflicts.

John Alessi: Houseman testimony confirming Trump visits.

Madeleine Westerhout: Wolff gossip re: Trump affair (“absurd”).

Al Gore: Boies rep in Giuffre threads; “leverage.”

Sarah Ferguson (Duchess of York): 2011 island “healing” invite; debt ties.

Richard Branson: 2011 Blaine dinner; 2014 eco-talks pitch.

Jean-Luc Brunel: “Model pipeline”; MC2 “fresh faces” with Campbell.