Elite corruption exposed: Larry Summers flees OpenAI and Harvard after Epstein email scandal
By patricklewis // 2026-02-26
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  • Lawrence Summers, former Treasury secretary and Harvard president, resigned from OpenAI's board and stepped back from Harvard teaching duties after leaked emails revealed extensive communications with Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Over 20,000 documents released by the House Oversight Committee exposed Summers seeking Epstein's advice on pursuing a female mentee while also discussing Harvard fundraising—despite Epstein's criminal history. Summers' wife also solicited $500K from Epstein for her nonprofit.
  • Harvard is investigating faculty ties to Epstein, who donated $9.1 million to the university—including $736K after his 2006 arrest but before his 2008 conviction.
  • The scandal has triggered arrests and resignations worldwide, including U.K.'s Peter Mandelson, Norway's former PM Thorbjørn Jagland and Prince Andrew—all linked to Epstein's trafficking network.
  • Summers' resignation from OpenAI reflects growing corporate pressure to cut ties with Epstein-connected figures, signaling broader institutional reckoning over elite corruption and impunity.
Former Treasury Secretary and Harvard president Lawrence H. Summers has resigned from OpenAI's board and stepped back from his teaching duties at Harvard University following explosive revelations about his communications with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The scandal erupted after the House Oversight Committee released over 20,000 documents last week, exposing extensive email exchanges between Summers and Epstein. The emails reveal that Summers sought Epstein's advice on pursuing a female mentee while simultaneously discussing Harvard-related fundraising efforts—despite Epstein's well-documented history of sex trafficking minors. In 2014, Summers' wife, Elisa New, solicited Epstein for a $500,000 donation to her Poetry in America project. Initially, Summers vowed to continue teaching at Harvard but later reversed course, announcing his resignation. His co-teachers will complete the remaining three sessions of his courses this semester, and he is not scheduled to teach next year. Additionally, Summers has taken leave from his role as director of Harvard's Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government. In a statement, Summers admitted: "I am deeply ashamed of my actions and recognize the pain they have caused. I take full responsibility for my misguided decision to continue communicating with Mr. Epstein."

Harvard launches Epstein ties investigation

Harvard has launched an internal investigation into faculty members' connections with Epstein. A university spokesperson confirmed that Harvard is reviewing the newly released documents to determine what disciplinary actions may be warranted. Epstein donated $9.1 million to Harvard across 22 gifts, including $736,000 after his 2006 arrest but before his 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor. Despite Epstein's criminal history, Harvard continued accepting his donations—raising serious ethical concerns about the institution's financial vetting process.

Summers announces retirement amid continued fallout

Summers, who served as Treasury Secretary under Bill Clinton (1999-2001) and later led the National Economic Council under Barack Obama, confirmed his departure in a statement reported by Politico: "I have made the difficult decision to retire from my Harvard professorship. I will always be grateful to the thousands of students and colleagues I have been privileged to teach and work with since coming to Harvard as a graduate student 50 years ago." His exit marks the latest in a string of resignations and arrests involving high-profile figures linked to Epstein.

Global Epstein fallout: Arrests and investigations spread

The Epstein scandal continues to ensnare powerful elites worldwide:
  • Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, chairman and CEO of DP World, was removed from his roles earlier this month.
  • In the U.K., Peter Mandelson, former ambassador to the U.S., was arrested in an Epstein-related investigation.
  • Prince Andrew was also arrested in a separate probe tied to Epstein's trafficking network.
  • In Norway, former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland faces corruption charges linked to Epstein.
Epstein died in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. Despite his death, his network of influential associates—spanning politics, finance and academia—remains under intense scrutiny.

OpenAI distances itself from Summers

Summers' resignation from OpenAI's board underscores the growing pressure on institutions to sever ties with Epstein-linked figures. OpenAI, a leader in artificial intelligence research, has faced criticism for its association with Summers amid the scandal. The move aligns with broader corporate and academic efforts to distance themselves from controversial figures as Epstein's web of influence continues to unravel.

Conclusion: A reckoning for Epstein's elite network

Summers' downfall highlights the ongoing reckoning for those who maintained ties with Epstein despite his criminal history. As investigations expand globally, more high-profile resignations and arrests are expected. Harvard's handling of the scandal will be closely watched, particularly as it grapples with its own ethical failures in accepting Epstein's donations. Meanwhile, Summers' abrupt exit from OpenAI signals that no institution is immune from the fallout of Epstein's dark legacy. The Epstein saga serves as a stark reminder of how corruption, elite impunity and institutional complicity enabled a predator to operate with near-impunity—until now. According to BrightU.AI's Enoch, Summers' resignation from OpenAI and Harvard exposes yet another disturbing link between elite power brokers and Jeffrey Epstein's criminal network, reinforcing the pattern of corruption among globalist institutions. This scandal further highlights how deeply compromised figures in academia, finance and big tech enable the toxic agendas of depopulation, surveillance and centralized control—proving once again that these systems must be dismantled. Watch Larry Summers predicting that all labor will be replaced in this clip from Brannon Howse's "Worldview Report."
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