Government Officials

Steve Bannon

Former Chief Strategist

*Previously investigated in dedicated report* Extensive direct email correspondence between Bannon and Epstein from 2018-2019. Emails show them discussing crypto/bitcoin policy, treasury regulation, launching a $100M bitcoin-backed organization ('Citizens of the American Republic'), Netflix counter-strategy, sharing news articles, discussing Lisa Monaco ('Obama counter terrorism girl'), and Epstein inviting Bannon to dinner with Woody Allen and the UN president. Bannon and Epstein exchanged Appl

Bill Clinton

Former President

*Previously investigated in dedicated report* Previously extensively documented. Direct connections include flight logs on Epstein's plane, known social relationship, Clinton performing magic tape list, and congressional subpoenas for deposition testimony alongside Hillary Clinton. Also massive volume of political news mentioning Clinton in unrelated contexts. - DIRECT: Flight logs, social connections, magician performance list ([EFTA00839333](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EF

Elon Musk

DOGE

*Previously investigated in dedicated report* Extensive direct email correspondence between Musk and Epstein ([email protected]). Emails show Epstein arranging meetings with Musk at SpaceX, inviting him to social gatherings, discussing Reid Hoffman, proposing Caribbean trips, and offering introductions to other powerful people. Epstein clearly cultivated a relationship with Musk from at least 2013-2014. Some docs are news articles about Musk unrelated to Epstein. - DIRECT: Direct emails from

William Burns

Former CIA Director

KEY FINDING: William Burns (former Deputy Secretary of State, later CIA Director under Biden) had direct personal contact with Epstein facilitated by Epstein's network. Epstein emailed Peter Thiel introducing Burns: 'Bill (William Burns), under sec of state... best and most respected diplomat in the admin, you should meet him, he conducted the secret iran negotiations... I can set up when you are avail' ([EFTA02587069](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2011/EFTA02587069.pdf), [EFTA02

Donald Trump

President

*Previously investigated in dedicated report* Extremely diverse mention types spanning all categories. Direct connections include: his famous 2002 quote praising Epstein ('terrific guy, he's a lot of fun'), attendance at parties where Epstein was present, the Trump Modeling Agency allegations, civil lawsuit allegations (dismissed/withdrawn), and NTOC tip line complaints alleging sex trafficking involvement. Investigation references include FBI/DOJ documents and congressional oversight. Massive v

Hillary Clinton

Former Sec. State

*Previously investigated in dedicated report* Mixed mentions. Majority are political news about her campaigns, email controversy, and policy positions. Some direct connections through Bill Clinton's network - she appears on magician performance list ([EFTA01192715](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA01192715.pdf)), on NY Post gossip about Epstein bid to burn plea ([EFTA01072511](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA01072511.pdf)), and in Ratcliffe intelligence

Jared Kushner

Former Senior Advisor

*Previously investigated in dedicated report* Mixed mentions. Direct connections include: (1) Epstein received invitation to Kushner's NY Observer 25th Anniversary party ([EFTA00394771](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00394771.pdf)), (2) Kushner and Ivanka Trump appear on event seating charts ([EFTA02010533](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA02010533.pdf)), (3) Kushner's family real estate business is referenced in a document alongside an SEC investigat

Robert Mueller

Former FBI Director

Mentions split between (1) Mueller as Special Counsel for the Russia investigation (the majority), (2) Mueller subpoenaed for House Oversight Epstein testimony alongside other former FBI Directors and AGs, and (3) Mueller's WilmerHale law firm connection. An Epstein associate (Nicholas Ribis) emailed about Mueller's appointment as Special Counsel being 'bad for DJT' ([EFTA01045839](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA01045839.pdf)). No direct personal connection to Epstein. - N

Howard Lutnick

Commerce Secretary

*Previously investigated in dedicated report* Strong direct connections. Lutnick appears in Epstein's scheduling emails for drinks and meetings, was recommended by Maxwell's circle for painter services, was honored at UJA dinner where Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff facilitated a $50K donation, appeared on social event guest lists alongside Epstein, and was the subject of an FBI NTOC tip ([EFTA00020515](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%208/EFTA00020515.pdf)) reporting him as potent

James Comey

Former FBI Director

Mentions include (1) Comey subpoenaed for House Oversight Epstein testimony alongside other former FBI Directors/AGs, (2) Trump 2025 administration indicting Comey ([EFTA01655548](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01655548.pdf)), (3) hidden evidence found from Comey's FBI tenure ([EFTA01655980](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01655980.pdf)), and (4) general news about his firing, Russia probe testimony, and FBI leadership. No direct personal connection

Jeff Sessions

Former AG

Mentions include (1) Sessions subpoenaed for House Oversight Epstein testimony, (2) AG Sessions overseeing Bureau of Prisons policy including halfway house contracts, (3) general political news about recusal from Russia probe, Mueller obstruction tweet by Trump, and Alabama Senate race. No direct personal connection to Epstein. - INVESTIGATION: Subpoenaed for House Oversight Epstein testimony ([EFTA01656912](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01656912.pdf)); BOP policy oversi

Eric Holder

Former AG

Mentions include (1) Holder subpoenaed for House Oversight Epstein testimony, (2) AG Holder's law enforcement and criminal justice policies (death penalty, mass incarceration critique, sex offender registry), (3) National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking, and (4) general political news. No direct personal connection to Epstein. - INVESTIGATION: Subpoenaed for House Oversight Epstein testimony ([EFTA01649358](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01649358.pdf)); National Stra

Susan Rice

Former NSA

KEY FINDING: Epstein mentions Susan Rice as 'fun' in a 2017 email to Kathy Ruemmler (Obama's former White House Counsel who became Epstein's lawyer): 'susan rice fun, laura not' ([EFTA02651637](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2011/EFTA02651637.pdf)). Rice also appears on a Gates Foundation/JP Morgan Charitable Giving Fund potential committee member list alongside Queen Rania of Jordan and Jeffrey Sachs ([EFTA02693048](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2011/EFTA02693048.

Kash Patel

FBI Director

Mentions fall into two clear categories: (1) News coverage of Patel as FBI Director being asked to release Epstein files by Sen. Blackburn and AG Bondi, and (2) unsolicited public tip emails/letters addressed to Patel demanding investigations of various individuals connected to Epstein. Also some earlier political coverage of Patel re: Russiagate classified info controversy. No direct personal connection to Epstein. - POLITICAL: Patel as FBI Director receiving requests to release Epstein files (

Loretta Lynch

Former AG

Mentions include (1) Lynch subpoenaed for House Oversight Epstein testimony, (2) Lynch as AG in official capacity as defendant in IML (International Megan's Law) lawsuit, (3) Lynch's DOJ prosecuting bank FX rigging cases, (4) a tipster claiming Lynch was 'the reason that Spota and McPartland were tried' ([EFTA00074130](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00074130.pdf)), and (5) National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking. No direct personal connection to Epstein. - INVESTIGAT

Ivanka Trump

Former Senior Advisor

Mentions include (1) Ivanka on the guest/host committee for the NY Observer 25th Anniversary party where Epstein was invited ([EFTA00394771](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00394771.pdf), [EFTA01901849](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01901849.pdf)), (2) Ivanka/Kushner appearing on event seating charts ([EFTA02010533](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA02010533.pdf)), (3) Ivanka as Signature Bank board member in SEC/financial consp

Lisa Monaco

Former Deputy AG

KEY FINDING: Epstein mentions Lisa Monaco by name in a 2018 email to Steve Bannon, asking 'have you come across lisa monaco yet. obama counter terrorism girl?' ([EFTA00877050](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00877050.pdf), [EFTA02522146](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2011/EFTA02522146.pdf)). This shows Epstein asked Bannon about Monaco, indicating interest in government officials in his social network. Other mentions are news about her as Deputy AG overseein

Pam Bondi

Attorney General

Mentions split between (1) Bondi as current AG reviewing Epstein files, promising releases, claiming 'tens of thousands' of videos, and facing bipartisan pressure to release client list, and (2) Bondi as former FL AG with her office's crime victims' services appearing in Epstein case docket materials. No direct personal connection to Epstein. - INVESTIGATION: FL AG crime victims' services documents in Epstein case file ([EFTA00194822](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA0019482

Stephen Miller

Senior Advisor

IMPORTANT: Most mentions are a FALSE POSITIVE for a different Stephen Miller. The financial documents show 'Stephen Miller Siegel, Ltd.' - a San Francisco law firm receiving wire transfers from Ghislaine Maxwell's 116 East 65th Street LLC account at JP Morgan Chase. Multiple bank transfer records show Maxwell wiring $8,625, $16,175, $19,687.50 to this firm. This is NOT Stephen Miller the Trump political adviser - it is the law firm Stephen Miller Siegel. The Trump adviser Stephen Miller appears

John Bolton

Former NSA

Mentions are primarily political news about Bolton as NSA - Iran hawks, Afghanistan talks opposition, impeachment non-cooperation, and post-administration criticism of Trump. One 2025 mention shows the Trump administration 'investigating Ambassador Bolton' with VP Vance defending the probe ([EFTA01655381](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01655381.pdf)), and FBI raids of Bolton referenced alongside other political targeting ([EFTA01655450](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/fil

Merrick Garland

Former AG

Mentions include (1) Garland subpoenaed for House Oversight Epstein testimony, (2) AG Garland's DOJ activities including gun law enforcement and assassination attempt response, (3) Obama Supreme Court nomination blocked by McConnell, and (4) general political news. No direct connection to Epstein. - INVESTIGATION: Subpoenaed for House Oversight Epstein testimony ([EFTA01649358](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01649358.pdf), [EFTA01656912](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/fi

Matt Gaetz

AG Nominee (withdrawn)

Mentions relate to (1) Gaetz's own federal sex trafficking investigation and his associate Joel Greenberg's case, (2) his campaign paying $25,000 to a lawyer who represented Epstein, and (3) general political news. One document ([EFTA00129241](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00129241.pdf)) alleges Greenberg recruited women for powerful men including Gaetz. Not direct Epstein involvement but Gaetz's own sex trafficking investigation overlaps thematically. - INVESTIGATION: Ga

Samantha Power

Former USAID

Mentions include (1) Power listed on a magician's prospective performance list sent to Epstein as 'UN representative Samantha Power' under 'yeses from politicians not yet scheduled' ([EFTA00839333](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00839333.pdf)), (2) foreign policy news about her as UN Ambassador and USAID nominee, and (3) unmasking controversy. The magician list shows Epstein was used as a networking conduit to reach high-profile political figures. - DIRECT: Listed on magic

Robert F Kennedy Jr

HHS Secretary

Mentions include (1) a documentary film premiere ('The Last Mountain') invitation where Epstein was apparently on the guest/distribution list ([EFTA02025279](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA02025279.pdf), [EFTA02189196](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA02189196.pdf)), (2) RFK Jr. named in Peter Nygard litigation as part of campaign against Nygard alongside environment campaigners ([EFTA02727130](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2011/EFTA0

Tom Homan

Border Czar

Mentions relate to (1) DOJ ending an investigation into Homan for allegedly accepting $50K in an FBI sting/bribery operation ([EFTA01655437](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01655437.pdf), [EFTA01655462](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01655462.pdf)), and (2) general immigration policy commentary as Fox News contributor. The bribery investigation is NOT Epstein-related but appears in FBI news compilations alongside Epstein coverage. - NEWS: ICE Direct

Scott Bessent

Treasury Secretary

Only two mentions found: (1) A threat/tip to the FBI demanding Epstein files release, threatening to 'execute James Comer and Scott Bessent and his partner' ([EFTA00161527](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00161527.pdf)) - this is a threatening public communication, not a connection to Epstein. (2) A news reference to Treasury Secretary Bessent commenting on China/fentanyl trade ([EFTA01655495](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01655495.pdf)). - INVESTIG

Alexander Acosta

Former Labor Secretary

*Previously investigated in dedicated report* As US Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Acosta was the architect of the controversial 2007-2008 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) with Epstein. His name appears on the NPA itself, on victim notification letters, on deferred prosecution agreements, and throughout DOJ internal review documents evaluating whether the NPA contradicted criminal enforcement policy. Acosta's prosecutorial role in the Epstein case is extensively documented in the

William Barr

Former AG

*Previously investigated in dedicated report* Previously investigated. Barr as AG oversaw the aftermath of Epstein's death at MCC. He declared 'serious irregularities' at the jail, expressed being 'appalled and angry,' ordered leadership changes at BOP, and replaced the acting BOP director. Also appears extensively in political news about DOJ/FBI oversight, Russia probe, and Stone commutation. Now subpoenaed for House Oversight Epstein deposition. - INVESTIGATION: Declared 'serious irregularitie

Jim Jordan

House Judiciary Chairman

Mentions are overwhelmingly political/legislative context. Jordan appears as House Judiciary Committee ranking member/chair involved in oversight of Russia probe, DOJ/FBI oversight, tech company hearings, Roger Stone commutation support, and Epstein-related congressional subpoenas. He wrote to CIA Director Burns demanding information on the 51 intelligence signers of the Hunter Biden laptop letter. Also appears on an AIPAC-type attendee list ([EFTA00086370](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/

John Ratcliffe

CIA Director

All mentions are political/news context. Ratcliffe appears as DNI releasing intelligence about Russian election interference, Obama-era surveillance, and the Steele dossier. Also appears as CIA Director in Trump 2025 administration working with Patel and Bondi on Epstein file releases. No direct connection to Epstein. - POLITICAL: DNI releasing intelligence on Russian interference ([EFTA00136693](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00136693.pdf), [EFTA00136746](https://www.just

Doug Collins

VA Secretary

All mentions relate to Collins as House Judiciary Committee ranking member involved in oversight of Epstein's death at MCC, the IG investigation of FISA abuse, and general political news. Collins co-signed the Nadler letter demanding answers from Bureau of Prisons after Epstein's apparent suicide. No direct personal connection to Epstein. - POLITICAL: Co-signed letter with Nadler demanding BOP answers after Epstein death ([EFTA00040358](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00040

Christopher Wray

Former FBI Director

Mentions include FBI Director Wray's testimony on white supremacist threats, Section 702 oversight, Trump's plans to fire him, anti-Catholic intelligence memo controversy, and Senate hearings. Wray was fired by Trump and criticized by Grassley for 'lying' about the Catholic memo. No direct connection to Epstein. - POLITICAL: FBI Director oversight hearings ([EFTA00160591](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00160591.pdf)); anti-Catholic memo controversy ([EFTA01656034](https://

Tulsi Gabbard

Director of National Intelligence

Mentions are split between (1) Gabbard as DNI in Trump 2025 administration working on Epstein file releases and intelligence matters, and (2) earlier 2019-2020 presidential campaign news coverage. No direct connection to Epstein. - POLITICAL: DNI working with Patel/Bondi/Ratcliffe on Epstein case ([EFTA01655304](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01655304.pdf)); DNI intelligence agency restructuring ([EFTA01655417](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA016554

JD Vance

Vice President

Mentions are primarily 2025 news coverage of VP Vance in political/governmental context. Key finding: Vance participated in a White House meeting with AG Bondi and Director Patel to discuss the Epstein case ([EFTA01654395](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01654395.pdf)). Other mentions include unsolicited public tip letters praising Trump/Vance, VP activities, and Bolton investigation comments. No direct personal connection to Epstein. - POLITICAL: White House meeting discu

Barack Obama

Former President

Overwhelmingly political news coverage. Obama appears in news clips about Middle East policy, Iran negotiations, healthcare reform, Afghanistan, and general presidential coverage found in Epstein's vast media collection (news clipping services, foreign policy articles). Some mentions in context of intelligence community oversight (Ratcliffe disclosures 'implicating Obama'). No direct personal connection to Epstein found. - NEWS: Middle East policy ([EFTA00584764](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/

Joe Biden

Former President

Overwhelmingly news coverage of Biden's presidential campaign, transition, and presidency. Appears in COVID response coverage, election certification context, transition team reporting, and general policy news. One mention on a magician's 'yeses from politicians not yet scheduled' list that includes 'Vice President Biden' ([EFTA00839333](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00839333.pdf)) - this is a magician pitching Epstein to arrange a performance for Biden, not direct Biden-

John Kerry

Former Sec. State

All mentions are foreign policy news coverage - Kerry as Secretary of State dealing with Iran nuclear negotiations, Israel-Palestine peace process, Middle East policy, and climate diplomacy. Also appears as named defendant in an IML (International Megan's Law) lawsuit in his official capacity as Secretary of State. No direct personal connection to Epstein. Kerry appears extensively because Epstein collected vast amounts of foreign policy media. - NEWS: Iran nuclear negotiations ([EFTA00972071](h

Marco Rubio

Secretary of State

All sampled mentions are news clips and political reporting. Rubio appears as FL Senator in news roundups covering intelligence committee work, election interference briefings, GOP responses to Obama, nuclear policy, campaign coverage, and FBI/Steele dossier discussions. No direct connection to Epstein found. - NEWS: Senate Intelligence Committee coverage ([EFTA01659028](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01659028.pdf)); GOP response to State of Union ([EFTA01113895](https://

Jake Sullivan

Former NSA

All mentions are foreign policy news coverage of Sullivan as NSA or in earlier policy roles. Topics include Biden's cybersecurity response to SolarWinds hack, Ukraine/Zelensky negotiations, Huawei/Brazil concerns, and his earlier roles advising Biden and Kerry on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Also appears in Obama's tight inner circle alongside Lisa Monaco during Iran negotiations. No direct connection to Epstein. - NEWS: NSA nomination and cybersecurity ([EFTA00137295](https://www.jus

Mike Pompeo

Former Sec. State/CIA

All mentions are political/foreign policy news coverage of Pompeo as Secretary of State. Topics include Iran arms sales emergency declaration, inspector general firing, Middle East diplomacy, Vatican/Pope Francis, Saudi Arabia/Khashoggi response, and impeachment non-cooperation. No connection to Epstein. - NEWS: Iran arms emergency ([EFTA00149845](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00149845.pdf)); IG firing ([EFTA00160705](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA

Rex Tillerson

Former Sec. State

All mentions are political/news context. Tillerson appears as Secretary of State (firing, IQ test challenge by Trump, Ukraine policy), Exxon CEO (climate/carbon tax positions), and in a Davos/WEF speaker list ([EFTA02710590](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2011/EFTA02710590.pdf)) alongside Henry Kissinger. No direct connection to Epstein. - NEWS: Secretary of State coverage ([EFTA00711485](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00711485.pdf), [EFTA00046963](https://w

Avril Haines

Former DNI

All mentions are news coverage of Haines as DNI or Biden transition nominee. Topics include DNI testimony on China/TikTok threats, intelligence community annual assessments, Gaza/terrorism impact, NCTC leadership, and Biden's foreign policy team announcements. No connection to Epstein. - NEWS: DNI nomination and activities ([EFTA00137295](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00137295.pdf), [EFTA01659105](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01659105.pdf)); annu

Pete Buttigieg

Former Transportation

All mentions are 2019-2020 Democratic presidential primary campaign news coverage - debates, polling, campaign events, health care plan disputes with Biden, and racial justice proposals. No connection to Epstein. - NEWS: Democratic primary campaign coverage ([EFTA00046963](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00046963.pdf), [EFTA00045963](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00045963.pdf), [EFTA00043963](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA0004

Janet Yellen

Former Treasury

All mentions are financial/economic news. Yellen appears as Fed Chair (interest rate policy, confirmation, Bernanke succession) and as Treasury Secretary nominee/confirmation. Found in Epstein's financial news collection. No connection to Epstein. - NEWS: Fed Chair coverage ([EFTA02122294](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA02122294.pdf), [EFTA01100737](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA01100737.pdf), [EFTA01122221](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/Da

Ron Klain

Former Chief of Staff

All mentions are news coverage of Klain as Biden's Chief of Staff during the 2020 transition and COVID-19 response. Topics include COVID vaccine distribution planning, election certification, and bipartisan relief bill prospects. No connection to Epstein. - NEWS: Biden transition and COVID response ([EFTA00137183](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00137183.pdf), [EFTA00161600](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00161600.pdf), [EFTA00148963](https://www.just

Pete Hegseth

Secretary of Defense

All mentions are news coverage of Hegseth as Defense Secretary or Fox News personality. Includes coverage of Pentagon cyber operations, leak crackdowns, cabinet approval ratings, and his Fox News advocacy for Trump. One mention in a Michael Wolff book excerpt about Fox & Friends coverage. No connection to Epstein whatsoever. - NEWS: Defense Secretary coverage - cyber operations ([EFTA01655668](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01655668.pdf)), nondisclosure agreements ([EFTA0

Kristi Noem

DHS Secretary

All mentions are news coverage of Noem as DHS Secretary or South Dakota Governor. Topics include CISA policy, COVID-19 response, biometric data sharing with Chile, Confederate statue controversy, and polygraph operations. No connection to Epstein. - NEWS: DHS Secretary activities ([EFTA00162485](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00162485.pdf), [EFTA01655304](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01655304.pdf)); COVID-19 South Dakota coverage ([EFTA00148778](h

Gina Raimondo

Former Commerce

All mentions are news coverage of Raimondo as Commerce Secretary - Chinese email hacking of her accounts, CHIPS Act, Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, and Huawei policy. No connection to Epstein. - NEWS: Chinese hack of her email ([EFTA00164348](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00164348.pdf), [EFTA00160450](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00160450.pdf), [EFTA00160510](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00160510.pdf)); Commerce Departme

Vivek Ramaswamy

DOGE

All mentions are FBI Daily News Summary entries about Ramaswamy's 2023-2024 presidential campaign statements, including proposals to shut down the FBI, slash federal government, and eradicate various agencies. No connection to Epstein. - NEWS: Presidential campaign coverage in FBI daily briefings ([EFTA00160570](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00160570.pdf), [EFTA00160409](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00160409.pdf), [EFTA00160489](https://www.justic

Lee Zeldin

EPA Administrator

Mentions are political news - Zeldin as EPA Administrator investigating climate fund fraud, requesting IG probes, and attending AIPAC events as a congressman. One document includes him on the same page as Jim Jordan in what appears to be an AIPAC-related contact/attendee list ([EFTA00086370](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00086370.pdf)). No connection to Epstein. - NEWS: EPA Administrator activities - climate fund probe ([EFTA01655631](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files

Linda Mcmahon

Education Secretary

All mentions are news coverage of McMahon's nomination and confirmation as Secretary of Education, and her congressional interactions. No connection to Epstein. - NEWS: Education Secretary nomination ([EFTA01656108](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01656108.pdf)); confirmation and activities ([EFTA01655668](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01655668.pdf), [EFTA01655948](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01655948.pdf), [EFTA01655964]

Mike Waltz

National Security Advisor

Both mentions are political news - Waltz as HPSCI member moderating China influence panel ([EFTA00163736](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00163736.pdf)) and as congressman releasing a China task force report ([EFTA00160334](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00160334.pdf)). No connection to Epstein. - NEWS: China influence operations panel ([EFTA00163736](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00163736.pdf)); China task force report release

Oklahoma

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Stephanie Bice | Oklahoma District 5 | 0 | 0 | — |

South Dakota

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Dusty Johnson | South Dakota At-large District | 0 | 0 | — |

Other Biden Administration / Former Officials

| Official | Role | Docs | Pages | |----------|------|-----:|------:| | Kamala Harris | Former Vice President | 78 | 136 |

North Dakota

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Julie Fedorchak | North Dakota At-large District | 0 | 0 | — |

Current Justices

| Justice | Appointed By | Docs | Pages | Category | |---------|-------------|------|-------|----------| | Elena Kagan | Obama (2010) | 58 | 77 | MIXED |

Nebraska

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Don Bacon | Nebraska District 2 | 2 | 2 | NEWS |

Deceased Former Justices (searched for completeness)

| Justice | Status | Docs | Category | |---------|--------|------|----------| | Ruth Bader Ginsburg | Died 2020 | 46 | NEWS |

Notable: Judge Jed Rakoff and the 2023 CSAM Discovery

Rakoff signed the order governing the post-mortem review of video materials from Epstein's estate. During this review in 2023, lawyers from Hughes Hubbard discovered a video that appeared to contain child pornography — material that had been missed during the initial 2019-2021 FBI evidence processing. This is documented in [EFTA00039019](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%208/EFTA00039019.pdf).

Detailed Analysis: Elena Kagan (58 documents)

Justice Kagan's elevated document count traces to three distinct threads: Epstein funded a Harvard poetry project called "Verse Video Education" / "Poetry in America" through his Gratitude America foundation ($110,000 grant). The project was run by Professor Elisa New (who is Larry Summers' wife). Kagan was one of dozens of prominent participants who taped poetry readings — alongside NBA players, architects, hip-hop artists, and other public figures. Key documents:

Detailed Analysis: Brett Kavanaugh (53 documents)

All Kavanaugh mentions fall into two categories: - [EFTA02563087](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2011/EFTA02563087.pdf): Someone in Epstein's email traffic wrote *"Brett Kavanaugh Is the best. Very courageous — returned to the Clinton investigation during Lewinsky"* — this is political commentary about Kavanaugh's role on the Ken Starr team, not evidence of any personal connection. - [EFTA02605329](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2011/EFTA02605329.pdf): Email discuss

All Other SCOTUS Justices: NEWS Only

Roberts, Thomas, Alito, Sotomayor, Gorsuch, Barrett, Jackson, Kennedy, Breyer, Ginsburg, Scalia, O'Connor, Stevens, and Souter all appear exclusively in news coverage, FBI daily briefings, SCOTUS opinion summaries, and legal commentary. Zero evidence of any personal connection to Epstein for any of them. ## II. JUDGES WHO HANDLED EPSTEIN/MAXWELL CASES These judges appear in the corpus strictly in their judicial capacity:

SDFL Judges with 5+ Documents

| Judge | Status | Docs | Context | |-------|--------|------|---------| | Kenneth Marra | Senior | 221 | CVRA ruling (covered in Section II) |

D.C. District Judges with 5+ Documents

| Judge | Status | Docs | Context | |-------|--------|------|---------| | Emmet Sullivan | Senior | 17 | Primarily news (Flynn case), some Epstein-related DOJ oversight |

Summary by Category

| Category | Count | Description | |----------|-------|-------------| | INVESTIGATION | ~25 | Judges/prosecutors who handled Epstein/Maxwell cases in their professional capacity |

Alaska

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Nicholas Begich | Alaska At-large District | 0 | 0 | — |

Notable: Judge Denny Chin — 1996 Civil Case

Chin (now 2nd Circuit, 7 documents) presided over a 1996 civil case: *USA v. Epstein et al.* (Case 1:96-cv-08307-DC) — a rent/lease/ejectment matter filed by the United States against Jeffrey E. Epstein and Ivan Fisher, predating the sex trafficking investigation by a decade. Documented in [EFTA00187391](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00187391.pdf). ## III. KEY PROSECUTORS AND LEGAL OFFICIALS | Official | Role | Docs | Context |

Dershowitz: Unique Position

Alan Dershowitz holds a unique position as both Epstein's defense attorney AND an accused individual. His 1,360 documents include: - Defense work: Negotiated the 2007 NPA that included an unprecedented clause granting immunity to "potential co-conspirators" — which he himself was named as in victim testimony - Accusations: Named by Virginia Giuffre as having sexually abused her on Epstein's island; Dershowitz has vigorously denied all allegations

Krischer: The Prosecution That Wasn't

Barry Krischer drew extensive criticism in the corpus. Police Chief Michael Reiter was *"so angry with State Attorney Barry Krischer's handling of the case that he wrote a memo suggesting he disqualify himself."* One document states: *"Unfortunately, the local prosecutor in this case was... named Barry Krischer. When Krischer found out the target was Epstein, a big Democratic donor, he refused to prosecute."* The grand jury under Krischer returned only a single count of solicitation of prostitut

Judges with 10+ Documents

| Judge | Circuit | Status | Docs | Assessment | |-------|---------|--------|------|------------| | Alison Nathan | 2nd Circuit | Active | 63 | INVESTIGATION — Maxwell trial judge (elevated from SDNY) |

Arkansas

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Rick Crawford | Arkansas District 1 | 5 | 5 | NEWS |

Detailed Analysis: Stephanie Dawn Thacker (40 documents)

Stephanie Thacker is now a 4th Circuit judge (appointed by Obama, 2012), but BEFORE her judicial appointment, she was a deputy in the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS) of the DOJ — the very section that was supposed to prosecute Epstein federally. Her 40 documents include: - A critical letter she wrote responding to CEOS's assessment of the Epstein case, submitted as part of the CVRA proceedings before Judge Marra

Chad Readler (31 documents) — NTOC Tips

The Readler mentions come from NTOC (National Threat Operations Center) tip submissions. Tipsters alleged that Readler, while an acting Assistant Attorney General in Trump's DOJ, handled certain cases leniently and was subsequently appointed to the 6th Circuit by Trump as a reward. The tips use language like *"The 'prosecutor' on the case was Chad Readler. Now: JUDGE Chad Readler. Made so by Trump."* These are unverified public tips — conspiracy allegations, not established facts. ## V. KEY DIST

SDNY Judges with 5+ Documents (not already covered)

| Judge | Status | Docs | Context | |-------|--------|------|---------| | John Koeltl | Active | 15 | Court filings, related cases |

American Samoa

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Aumua Amata Radewagen | American Samoa At-large District | 0 | 0 | — |

Utah

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Mike Kennedy | Utah District 3 | 0 | 0 | — |

West Virginia

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Carol Miller | West Virginia District 1 | 0 | 0 | — |

Wyoming

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Harriet Hageman | Wyoming At-large District | 0 | 0 | — |

Officials with Direct Connections

> Plaskett (USVI Delegate) had a direct, documented personal and financial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein's calendar shows scheduled meetings with Plaskett at his USVI compound (STC/Little St. James), his staff coordinated fundraising contributions to her congressional campaigns ('Plaskett for Congress'), Epstein personally called her on her cell phone, and she was introduced to Epstein through attorney Erika Kellerhals. The documents include emails between Epstein's assistants and P

Officials in Political/Legislative Context

> Blackburn appears in the corpus in two distinct contexts: (1) general news/political coverage (COVID response, monetary policy), and (2) her active push for release of the Epstein files. Multiple 2025 documents show Blackburn formally requesting unredacted Epstein files from FBI Director Kash Patel and publicly calling for transparency in the Epstein investigation. Additionally, several letters from a third-party tipster/complainant repeatedly urge authorities to contact Senator Blackburn abou

Officials with Mixed Mentions

> The name 'Steve Cohen' matches TWO distinct individuals in this corpus. (1) Steven A. Cohen, the hedge fund billionaire (SAC Capital/Point72), appears in Epstein's personal communications about real estate dealings, financial news, and social connections -- Epstein discussed Cohen's prosecution for insider trading, Cohen's real estate listings, and potential employees from Cohen's fund. (2) Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN), the congressman, appears in a DOJ OIG response letter about the Epstein plea de

Officials in Investigation Context

> Raskin appears in the corpus in two contexts: (1) political/news coverage (25th Amendment proposal, Judiciary Committee activities, DOJ oversight), and (2) direct involvement in the Epstein investigation as a signatory to congressional letters demanding accountability. He co-signed a letter to Attorney General William Barr demanding investigation into Epstein's death and the DOJ's handling of the case ([EFTA00175131](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00175131.pdf), [EFTA001

Confirmed False Positives

> This is NOT the congressman George Whitesides (D-CA, elected 2024). The George Whitesides in these documents is Professor George M. Whitesides, the renowned Harvard biochemist. Epstein had a direct relationship with this scientist, arranging meetings through Boris Nikolic (a mutual connection) and scheduling in-person sessions at ISF (Institute for Scientific Frontiers). The documents show Epstein was introduced to Whitesides by Boris Nikolic, met with him multiple times between 2009-2012, and

Alabama

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Shomari Figures | Alabama District 2 | 0 | 0 | — |

Arizona

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Yassamin Ansari | Arizona District 3 | 0 | 0 | — |

California

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Pete Aguilar | California District 33 | 0 | 0 | — |

Colorado

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Jason Crow | Colorado District 6 | 7 | 7 | NEWS |

Connecticut

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Joe Courtney | Connecticut District 2 | 2 | 2 | NEWS |

Delaware

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Sarah McBride | Delaware At-large District | 1 | 2 | NEWS |

Florida

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Kathy Castor | Florida District 14 | 4 | 4 | NEWS |

Georgia

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Sanford Bishop Jr. | Georgia District 2 | 0 | 0 | — |

Hawaii

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Ed Case | Hawaii District 1 | 12 | 12 | NEWS |

Illinois

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Nikki Budzinski | Illinois District 13 | 0 | 0 | — |

Indiana

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | André Carson | Indiana District 7 | 8 | 11 | NEWS |

Kansas

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Sharice Davids | Kansas District 3 | 0 | 0 | — |

Kentucky

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Morgan McGarvey | Kentucky District 3 | 0 | 0 | — |

Louisiana

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Troy Carter | Louisiana District 2 | 0 | 0 | — |

Maine

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Jared Golden | Maine District 2 | 2 | 3 | NEWS |

Maryland

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Sarah Elfreth | Maryland District 3 | 0 | 0 | — |

Massachusetts

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Jake Auchincloss | Massachusetts District 4 | 0 | 0 | — |

Michigan

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Debbie Dingell | Michigan District 6 | 6 | 8 | NEWS |

Minnesota

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Angie Craig | Minnesota District 2 | 0 | 0 | — |

Guam

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | James Moylan | Guam At-large District | 0 | 0 | — |

Mississippi

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Bennie Thompson | Mississippi District 2 | 18 | 23 | NEWS |

Missouri

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Wesley Bell | Missouri District 1 | 3 | 3 | NEWS |

Nevada

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Steven Horsford | Nevada District 4 | 0 | 0 | — |

New Hampshire

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Maggie Goodlander | New Hampshire District 2 | 4 | 4 | NEWS |

New Jersey

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Bonnie Watson Coleman | New Jersey District 12 | 0 | 0 | — |

New Mexico

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Teresa Leger Fernandez | New Mexico District 3 | 3 | 3 | NEWS |

New York

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Yvette D. Clarke | New York District 9 | 0 | 0 | — |

Non-Voting Delegate

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Eleanor Holmes Norton | Non-Voting Delegate District of Columbia | 4 | 4 | NEWS |

Vermont

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Becca Balint | Vermont At-large District | 0 | 0 | — |

North Carolina

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Alma Adams | North Carolina District 12 | 5 | 5 | NEWS |

Ohio

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Joyce Beatty | Ohio District 3 | 1 | 2 | NEWS |

Oregon

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Suzanne Bonamici | Oregon District 1 | 7 | 7 | NEWS |

Pennsylvania

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Brendan Boyle | Pennsylvania District 2 | 1 | 1 | NEWS |

Rhode Island

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Gabe Amo | Rhode Island District 1 | 0 | 0 | — |

South Carolina

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | James Clyburn | South Carolina District 6 | 1 | 1 | NEWS |

Tennessee

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Steve Cohen | Tennessee District 9 | 120 | 123 | MIXED |

Texas

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Greg Casar | Texas District 35 | 3 | 3 | NEWS |

Idaho

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Russ Fulcher | Idaho District 1 | 0 | 0 | — |

Virgin Islands

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Stacey Plaskett | Virgin Islands At-large District | 165 | 180 | DIRECT |

Virginia

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. | Virginia District 8 | 0 | 0 | — |

Washington

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Suzan DelBene | Washington District 1 | 5 | 5 | NEWS |

Wisconsin

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Gwen Moore | Wisconsin District 4 | 1 | 1 | NEWS |

Officials with Zero Mentions

The following officials do not appear in any of the 1,380,937 documents in the corpus: - Shomari Figures (Alabama) - Terri Sewell (Alabama)

Montana

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Troy Downing | Montana District 2 | 0 | 0 | — |

Recent Former Justices (alive, retired/senior)

| Justice | Status | Docs | Category | |---------|--------|------|----------| | Anthony Kennedy | Retired 2018 | 17 | NEWS |

Other Trump Administration Officials

| Official | Role | Docs | Pages | |----------|------|-----:|------:| | Robert Kennedy | HHS Secretary (alt search) | 22 | 22 |

Iowa

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Randy Feenstra | Iowa District 4 | 0 | 0 | — |

Northern Mariana Islands

| Official | Office | Docs | Pages | Category | |----------|--------|-----:|------:|----------| | Kimberlyn King-Hinds | Northern Mariana Islands At-large District | 1 | 1 | NEWS |