Epstein Presented Himself to Indian Tycoon as a Trump White House Insider
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- In 2017, Indian businessman Anil Ambani sought to understand India's role in the Trump administration's national security strategy and connected with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender known for his extensive network of influential contacts.
- Ambani reached out to Epstein for guidance on White House relations and defense cooperation between India and the U.S., with Epstein offering insider information on political developments.
- Communications between Ambani and Epstein, reviewed by The New York Times and released by the Justice Department, reveal Epstein's reputation as a shadowy power broker with access to sensitive foreign policy details and Trump administration appointments.
- Epstein provided Ambani with early insights into White House thinking, suggesting he had access to accurate information from unnamed sources within the administration.
