MIT officials forward Trump indirect‑cost cap warning to Jeffrey Epstein

MIT officials forward Trump indirect‑cost cap warning to Jeffrey Epstein The email shows a direct connection between senior MIT administrators (Martin A. Schmidt, Maria T. Zuber) and Jeffrey Epstein, suggesting possible use of Epstein’s network to influence policy discussions. While the content focuses on federal research funding, the presence of Epstein as a recipient raises a potentially investigable lead about undisclosed lobbying or influence, but it lacks concrete financial transactions or evidence of wrongdoing. Key insights: Email chain from MIT leadership forwarded to Jeffrey Epstein’s personal Gmail address.; Discussion of Trump Administration’s proposed 10% cap on indirect cost reimbursements to universities.; Estimated financial impact on MIT of roughly $100 million per year.