Former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and former Harvard President Lawrence Summers has acknowledged his inclusion in the recently released Jeffrey Epstein documents. The revelation, which occurred as Summers opened a class at Harvard, has prompted the university to launch an investigation into his involvement. The scrutiny intensified following the release of emails detailing communication between Summers and Epstein between 2013 and 2019.
The content of these emails includes alleged coaching from Epstein to Summers on a personal relationship in 2018, during which time Summers was married. Harvard University has released a statement confirming a review of information concerning individuals at the institution named in the Epstein documents, stating they will evaluate what actions may be warranted. The situation continues to evolve as more information comes to light, impacting the reputation of both Summers and Harvard University.