Overview
- Sen. Elizabeth Warren told CNN that Summers “cannot be trusted” with students or institutions given his continued association with a convicted sex offender.
- The House Oversight Committee last week released more than 20,000 Epstein estate files, including 2013–2019 messages in which Epstein advised Summers on romantic pursuits.
- Summers has previously expressed regret for his relationship with Epstein, and Harvard and Summers did not immediately respond to Warren’s demand.
- The Center for American Progress said it is reviewing Summers’ status as a nonresident, unpaid fellow in light of the disclosures.
- President Trump said he asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to examine Epstein’s ties to high-profile figures and institutions, naming Summers among others.