Mindmap Epsteins political tracks, e. g. Norway

Bill Clinton: < JE files + Clinton >
- Connection: Been part of the same social circle in Palm Beach in the 90s and early 2000s.on several occasions with Epstein’s private plane (Lolita Express) to Africa, among other places, for charity work.
- Context: Visited Epstein’s office in New York. Epstein was also a donor to the Clinton Foundation. Clinton has denied any knowledge of the crimes.
- 2002–2003 (Bill Clinton): Clinton flies on Epstein’s plane on at least 26 occasions (according to logbooks), mainly in connection with trips to Africa for the Clinton Foundation.
Donald Trump < JE files + Trump >
- Context: Trump has described Epstein in past interviews as a ”terrific guy.” Epstein visited Mar-a-Lago. The relationship reportedly broke down after a real estate deal in which they were both interested in the same property.
- 1992–1997 (Donald Trump): Trump and Epstein are often seen together in social settings in Palm Beach and New York. Trump is quoted in New York Magazine in 2002 as saying that he had known Epstein for 15 years.
- After 2008 (The Breakup): Donald Trump claims he broke up with Epstein at this time after a conflict over a real estate deal.

Here Epstein’s interest in international geopolitics and intelligence contacts is evident.

Ehud Barak (Former Prime Minister, Israel): < JE files + Barak >
- Connection: Visited Epstein in New York on several occasions, sometimes with his face hidden (according to paparazzi photos).
- Context: Received extensive financial support from Epstein-related funds for research and business ventures. Barak has maintained that he never met Epstein with women or minors.
- 2013–2017 (Ehud Barak): Barak visits Epstein in New York on several occasions. On one famous occasion (2016), he is photographed entering Epstein’s townhouse with his face hidden behind a scarf.

Terje Rød-Larsen: < JE files + Terje >
- Connection: Former diplomat and key figure behind the Oslo Accords. He was president of the International Peace Institute (IPI).
- Context: Resigned from IPI after it was revealed that the institute had received millions of kronor from Epstein and that Rød-Larsen had taken a private loan from Epstein.
- 2013–2015 (Terje Rød-Larsen): Rød-Larsen takes a private loan of $130,000 from Epstein and approves donations from Epstein to IPI totaling $650,000”

Thorbjorn Jagland: < JE files + Jagland > Aftermath (2020 and beyond):s forced to resign as head of IPI after details of the loan and donations become public. Documents from trials (including Giuffre vs. Maxwell) continue to shed light on the roles of the visitors.
- Connection: Former Prime Minister and leader of the Nobel Committee.
- Context: He met Epstein at his residence in Strasbourg together with Rød-Larsen in 2013 to discuss the work of the IPI. This meeting attracted widespread criticism in Norway after Epstein’s death.
- 2013 (Thorbjörn Jagland & Terje Rød-Larsen): A fateful meeting takes place in Jagland’s residence in Strasbourg. The purpose is to discuss international peace diplomacy and the IPI (International Peace Institute).

Peter Mandelson (UK): < JE files + Maandelson>
- Connection: Former minister and strategist for ”New Labour”.
- Context: Visited Epstein on his island (Little St. James) and in Paris. He was photographed with Epstein in Manhattan after Epstein served his first sentence in 2009.
- 2001 (Peter Mandelson): Mandelson is first photographed with Epstein. He later visits Epstein’s island, Little St. James.
- 2009 (Peter Mandelson): Mandelson is heavily criticized when he is photographed with Epstein in Manhattan just weeks after Epstein was released from prison.
Jack Lang (France): < JE files + Lang >
- Connection: Former Minister of Culture and influential French politician.
- Context: His name was in Epstein’s ”black book” (address book). Lang has spoken out critically of the investigations and defended the importance of privacy, which led to a debate in France about the elite’s protection of each other.
- Mid-1990s (Jack Lang): Connections through the social scene in Paris begin to be established. Lang’s name eventually ends up in Epstein’s ”black book”

2005 — Palm Beach police begin investigating allegations that Epstein sexually abused underage girls.
2006 — Epstein is charged in Florida with multiple counts related to unlawful sexual activity with minors. (Referenced in multiple investigations.)
2008 — Epstein reaches a controversial federal non‑prosecution agreement and pleads guilty to state charges of soliciting a minor.
2008–2009 — Serves 13 months in a county jail with work‑release privileges.

2019 (July) — Epstein is arrested again, this time by federal authorities in New York, on charges of sex trafficking of minors.
2019 (August 10) — Epstein dies in custody at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan; the death is ruled suicide by hanging.

2020–2025 — Investigations continue into Epstein’s network, associates, and the role of Ghislaine Maxwell.
2025–2026 — The U.S. Justice Department releases extensive documents (“Epstein files”), including early police reports and victim interviews, providing the most detailed public view of the investigations to date

/ By Ingemar Lindmark

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