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Based on my investigation, I can now provide a comprehensive analysis of Obama Foundation staff who may have been involved in supporting connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
Obama Foundation Staff with Documented Epstein Connections
1. Kathy Ruemmler – Former White House Counsel (Key Conduit)
Most significant documented connection:
Role and Relationship:
- Former White House Counsel to President Obama (2011-2014) [, ]
- Described as Epstein’s “very good friend” in February 2019 emails [, ]
- Withdrew from consideration for Attorney General “in part to work with Epstein” [, ]
- Epstein tried to help her open a JPMorgan Chase account through Mary Erdoes in 2019 []
Direct Communications with Epstein:
- January 2017 email exchange about Obama vacationing on Richard Branson’s island [, ]
- Epstein asked: “should we invite him to meet you and lisa on my island saturday. . ?” []
- Ruemmler responded: “Power to the common people!” showing casual relationship []
- April 2016 emails where Epstein’s assistant asked: “Jeffrey is asking if you are here or in DC?” []
- October 2015 email checking if she and Epstein connected []
- August 2016 email thread about Epstein []
Physical Meetings:
- Attended small cocktail party at Epstein’s home shortly after leaving White House Counsel position []
- Met with Epstein alongside Larry Summers’ wife Elisa New and other influential figures []
2. Richard Kahn – Financial Intelligence Source
Role: Not Obama Foundation staff but key information conduit about the foundation
Documented Connection:
- November 19, 2018: Emailed Epstein with subject “The Barack Obama Foundation fund grows” containing NY Post article link []
- HBRK Associates Inc. employee who regularly communicated with Epstein
- Sent Epstein financial intelligence about Obama Foundation’s contributions “soaring”
- Shows Epstein was actively monitoring Obama Foundation’s financial growth
3. High-Ranking Obama White House Official (Unnamed)
Documented in visitor logs:
- A “high ranking official from the Obama White House” visited Epstein’s home []
- The official’s name was specifically requested not to be used in documentation []
- Attended gatherings with former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Nobel Peace Prize Committee head Thorbjørn Jagland []
4. Educational Policy Overlap (Indirect Connection)
Shared support for Bard High School Early College (BHSEC):
- Epstein’s foundation provided “critical funding” to BHSEC schools in July 2012 [, ]
- These schools were “cited by President Obama as role models for the nation” [, ]
- Created indirect policy alignment on education initiatives
5. David Gergen – Presidential Adviser Connection
Documented Communication:
- January 15, 2009: Epstein wrote to Jes Staley: “david gergen is coming to see me today.. we should talk before twelve.” [, ]
- Gergen served as adviser to Presidents Nixon, Ford, Reagan, and Clinton
- Shows Epstein’s access to presidential advisers during Obama’s early presidency
What the Documents DO NOT Show
No Direct Obama Foundation Executive Connections:
- No evidence connecting David Simas (Obama Foundation CEO) to Epstein
- No evidence connecting Marty Nesbitt (Obama Foundation Chairman) to Epstein
- No evidence connecting Valerie Jarrett (Obama senior adviser) to Epstein
- No evidence of direct financial contributions from Epstein to Obama Foundation
Limited Direct Staff Involvement:
The documents show primarily one former Obama official (Kathy Ruemmler) with extensive Epstein connections, plus:
- One unnamed high-ranking official who visited Epstein’s home
- Indirect monitoring of foundation finances through Richard Kahn
- Policy overlap on education initiatives
Nature of the Connections
1. Post-Government Employment Relationships:
- Ruemmler’s connections began after leaving White House (2014 onward)
- Represents revolving door between government and private sector
- Epstein cultivated relationships with recently departed officials
2. Information Gathering:
- Epstein monitored Obama Foundation financial growth (2018)
- Had insights into Obama administration thinking through contacts
- Positioned himself within networks of influence
3. Social Access:
- Epstein hosted Obama administration officials at his properties
- Attempted to facilitate meetings between officials and financial executives
- Used his properties as networking venues
Key Finding: Kathy Ruemmler as Primary Conduit
The documents reveal Kathy Ruemmler as the most significant connection between Epstein and Obama circles:
- Direct personal friendship with Epstein
- Career decisions influenced by Epstein relationship
- Attempted financial facilitation through JPMorgan
- Social gatherings at Epstein properties
- Direct communications about potentially inviting Obama to Epstein’s island
Other connections appear more indirect or informational rather than representing formal Obama Foundation staff involvement in supporting Epstein connections.
Dig Deeper:
- “Kathy Ruemmler withdrew from Attorney General consideration to work with Epstein – what specific professional services did she provide to Epstein and what was the nature of their business relationship?”
- “The documents show an unnamed high-ranking Obama White House official visited Epstein – what other visitor logs or guest lists might reveal the identity of this official?”
- “Richard Kahn sent Epstein Obama Foundation financial updates – what other political or foundation intelligence did Kahn regularly provide to Epstein from 2016-2019?”
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