In 2023, Larry Summers acknowledged having had an ongoing relationship with convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. In November 2025, as a result of calls for the release of what had become known as the Epstein files, more e-mail exchanges between the two came to light. In one, Summers asked Epstein for advice on pursuing a romantic relationship with a woman whom Summers described as βa mentee.β In the wake of the new exchanges being made public, Summers announced he was stepping back from his public roles. βI am deeply ashamed of my actions. ... I take full responsibility for my misguided decision to continue communicating with Mr. Epstein,β Summers wrote in a statement
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