Former Harvard University president Larry Summers has become embroiled in the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein scandal after revelations emerged about his personal connections to the convicted sex offender.
The Honeymoon Visit
New reports confirm that Larry Summers and his wife, Elisa New, spent part of their 2005 honeymoon on Jeffrey Epstein's private Caribbean island. The trip, which occurred before Epstein's first arrest, has raised serious questions about Summers' judgement and associations.
According to a spokesperson for Summers, the visit was brief and took place during the couple's honeymoon period. What makes this revelation particularly concerning is that Ghislaine Maxwell, now serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking, was also present aboard Epstein's plane during the journey to the island.
Multiple Flights and Communications
The extent of Summers' connections to Epstein appears more substantial than previously known. Records show that Summers flew on Epstein's private planes four separate times, with three of these flights occurring while he served as president of Harvard University.
The scandal deepened recently when emails between Summers and Epstein were made public, prompting Summers to express what he described as deep shame for maintaining communication with the financier after his criminal activities became known.
Professional Consequences and Reactions
The mounting pressure from these revelations has already had professional consequences for Summers. He recently stepped down from his teaching position at Harvard University, though the institution has not explicitly linked his departure to the Epstein scandal.
Interestingly, the topic of maintaining relationships with Epstein has also been addressed by former President Donald Trump, indicating how widespread the connections to the disgraced financier were among powerful figures.
The confirmation of Summers' island visit during his honeymoon adds another layer to the ongoing examination of how influential individuals continued associations with Epstein despite growing awareness of his criminal behaviour.
