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Rodney Slater

Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation (1997-2001); appeared on Epstein flight manifests for the 2002 Africa trip.

Flight LogsCourt Filing

According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Rodney Slater appears in 29 case documents, 6 flight log entries in the Epstein files.

Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation under President Clinton from 1997 to 2001, and previously director of the Federal Highway Administration and Arkansas assistant attorney general. Slater appears on Epstein's flight manifests for the September 2002 Africa trip, a nine-day Clinton Foundation humanitarian mission visiting Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Mozambique, and South Africa focused on HIV and AIDS prevention. The manifest for the September 21, 2002 leg from New York lists Slater alongside Clinton, Kevin Spacey, Chris Tucker, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Epstein staff including Sarah Kellen. Slater's name continues to appear on subsequent manifests through legs of the trip in late September. The Africa trip accounted for 11 of the 26 Clinton flights logged on Epstein's aircraft.

Clinton's spokesperson maintained that Secret Service traveled on every leg; no Secret Service agents appear on the manifests for the Africa legs. No allegations of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein have been made against Slater.

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Notable Positions
U.S. Secretary of Transportation (1997-2001) | Partner, Squire Patton Boggs
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Rodney Slater is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.

At a Glance

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Flight appearances
Source: Flight logs (1997-2006)
Document mentions
Various sources
Known connections
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Known Connections (16)

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Flight Log Appearances (6)

DateRouteAircraftCo-Passengers
Sep 29, 2002Maputo, MozambiqueCape Town, South AfricaN908JEJeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Bill Clinton +12
Sep 28, 2002Kigali, RwandaMaputo, MozambiqueN908JEJeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Bill Clinton +13
Sep 27, 2002Abuja, NigeriaKigali, RwandaN908JEJeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Bill Clinton +12
Sep 25, 2002Accra, GhanaAbuja, NigeriaN908JEJeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Bill Clinton +13
Sep 22, 2002Azores, PortugalAccra, GhanaN908JEJeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Bill Clinton +13
Sep 21, 2002JFK International, NYAzores, PortugalN908JEJeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Bill Clinton +13

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About Rodney Slater

Who is Rodney Slater?

Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation under President Clinton from 1997 to 2001, and previously director of the Federal Highway Administration and Arkansas assistant attorney general. Slater appears on Epstein's flight manifests for the September 2002 Africa trip, a nine-day Clinton Foundation humanitarian mission visiting Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Mozambique, and South Africa focused on HIV and AIDS prevention. The manifest for the September 21, 2002 leg from New York lists Slater alongside Clinton, Kevin Spacey, Chris Tucker, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Epstein staff including Sarah Kellen. Slater's name continues to appear on subsequent manifests through legs of the trip in late September. The Africa trip accounted for 11 of the 26 Clinton flights logged on Epstein's aircraft. Clinton's spokesperson maintained that Secret Service traveled on every leg; no Secret Service agents appear on the manifests for the Africa legs. No allegations of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein have been made against Slater.

What is Rodney Slater's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?

Rodney Slater appears in 29 case documents, 6 flight logs, and 0 emails from the Epstein investigation files. Connected to 16 other persons of interest.

Did Rodney Slater fly on Epstein's planes?

Yes, Rodney Slater appears on 6 flight manifests from Epstein's aircraft logs, including flights between JFK International, NY and Azores, Portugal.

Is Rodney Slater in the Epstein files?

Yes. Rodney Slater is referenced in 29 documents from the Epstein case files, including court filings, FBI reports, and DOJ releases. They also appear on 6 flight logs. 16 connections to other persons of interest have been documented.

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