Epstein Files: The Only Thing That Makes Powerful Men Resign
Lawrence Summers, a fixture in elite circles from the World Bank to Treasury Secretary under Clinton, then economic advisor to Obama, has been a gatekeeper of institutional power for decades. His name, appearing in a roster of powerful individuals connected to Epstein according to public court documents, finally triggers a resignation from a tech board. One might wonder why decades of influence,
often pushing disastrous economic policies (like deregulation leading to the 2008 crash, or his infamous comments on women in science while Harvard President), never prompted such swift exits. It appears the only scandal unforgivable in these elite circles isn't policy malpractice or even controversial rhetoric, but the one you can't spin away with a well-placed op-ed or a think-tank appointment.
The 'adult in the room' only gets shown the door when the 'room' is Epstein's island guest list. How many 'brilliant minds' operate in these ethically bankrupt ecosystems before the public is allowed to see the receipts?