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Pedophile Jeffrey Epstein cut ties with Bill Clinton because he thought the former president was a liar, according to new emails his estate turned over to Congress on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
The emails, obtained by the House Oversight Committee, also reveal that Kathryn Ruemmler \u2014 former White House counsel to Barack Obama \u2014 maintained a remarkably cozy relationship with Epstein. The two exchanged friendly messages and regularly chatted politics in the run-up to the 2016 election, underscoring just how deep Epstein\u2019s connections ran inside Democratic power circles,\u00a0the New York Post reported.<\/p>\n
In a Jan. 23, 2016, email, Epstein wrote that he broke off contact with Clinton after \u201che swore, with whole-hearted conviction to me that he had done something, he had forgotten that he also swore the exact opposite to me only weeks before.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWho knows what they\u2019re talking about,\u201d a Clinton spokesperson replied in a statement. \u201cWhat we do know and have always said is that President Clinton knew nothing about Epstein\u2019s heinous crimes and hadn\u2019t spoken to him in twenty years. Now here it is in black and white.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI will just say I told you so. Not to sound overly dramatic, but he is very close to being a psychopath,\u201d Ruemmler had said earlier in the exchange of the mysterious individual. \u201c[H]e has no conscience. It\u2019s scary.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHe obviously said something to you yesterday that was disturbing, and you don\u2019t want to tell me. Just tell me \u2014 I can take it. I promise,\u201d added Ruemmler of the person, who at one time was listed in January 2019 as a backup executor to Epstein\u2019s estate, according to The Wall Street Journal.<\/p>\n
who was once listed as a backup executor to Epstein\u2019s estate in January 2019,\u00a0the Wall Street Journal reported.<\/p>\n
But it remains unclear how long the rift lasted, as Clinton appears in other emails within the more than 20,000 pages of documents released Wednesday by the House Oversight Committee.<\/p>\n
\u201cLet\u2019s do a men of the world conference,\u201d theoretical physicist Lawrence Krauss said in an April 5, 2018, email to Epstein, sending a proposed invite list that included Clinton, actor Kevin Spacey, former Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) and director Woody Allen.<\/p>\n
Ruemmler met Epstein while working as a partner at Latham & Watkins. She is now the chief legal officer and general counsel at Goldman Sachs. A spokesperson for the firm said her interactions with Epstein were limited to business.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey shared a common client that originated as an Epstein referral,\u201d the spokesperson said, referring to her time at Latham & Watkins.<\/p>\n
Clinton and Epstein\u2019s ties date back to at least the early 1990s, when Epstein donated to Bill Clinton\u2019s presidential campaign. He later contributed $20,000 to Hillary Clinton\u2019s 1999 Senate campaign. White House visitor logs show Epstein visited the White House more than a dozen times during Clinton\u2019s presidency.<\/p>\n
After Clinton left office, the two remained in contact. Epstein continued donating to the Clinton Foundation, and flight records show Clinton took more than two dozen trips on Epstein\u2019s private plane, often referred to as the \u201cLolita Express.\u201d<\/p>\n
Epstein was known to travel with young women on his jet while maintaining relationships with a number of prominent public figures.<\/p>\n
The former president was photographed receiving a shoulder massage from Chauntae Davies, a 22-year-old massage therapist, during a refueling stop on a 2002 humanitarian trip to Africa aboard the \u201cLolita Express.\u201d<\/p>\n
Clinton also visited Epstein\u2019s New York apartment, though a spokesperson said he never traveled to Epstein\u2019s private island, Little St. James. Notably, Epstein kept a painting in his Upper East Side residence depicting Clinton in a blue dress \u2014 a reference to the garment central to the former president\u2019s scandal involving Monica Lewinsky.<\/p>\n
In a dramatic and unexpected move that has sparked global conversation, Belfast Books, a prominent independent bookseller based in Northern Ireland, announced Friday that it will be removing all of author Stephen King\u2019s works from its website.<\/p>\n
The decision comes in response to a social media post by King that falsely accused the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk of advocating for violence against the LGBTQ+ community.<\/p>\n
King, one of the world\u2019s best-known authors, claimed in a now-deleted tweet that Kirk had \u201ccalled for the stoning of gays,\u201d a statement that was widely criticized as baseless and inflammatory.<\/p>\n
The tweet, which appeared shortly after the assassination of Kirk during a public event at Utah Valley University, drew intense backlash from conservative commentators, Kirk supporters, and free speech advocates alike.<\/p>\n
Belfast Books, known for its diverse catalog and politically neutral stance, issued a statement on its website and social media channels explaining the decision to remove King\u2019s catalog, which includes dozens of titles spanning horror, suspense, and fantasy genres.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe cannot in good conscience continue to profit from the works of a writer who spreads false and damaging statements about a man who was just murdered,\u201d the store\u2019s statement read.<\/p>\n
\u201cStephen King\u2019s comment about Charlie Kirk was not only factually untrue, it was cruel, reckless, and entirely unbecoming of someone with such a powerful platform.\u201d<\/p>\n
King\u2019s tweet, which was shared by millions before it was taken down, accused Charlie Kirk of promoting extremist views and directly stated that he had \u201ccalled for the stoning of gays.\u201d<\/p>\n
The claim appears to have originated from a misinterpreted online post or video clip, though no such quote from Kirk exists in verified public records or media appearances.<\/p>\n
Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated earlier this month during a student Q&A session in Utah. The shooting is now being investigated as a politically motivated act, with the alleged gunman in custody and reportedly influenced by online political discourse.<\/p>\n
Kirk was known for his controversial but constitutionally protected views on a variety of social and cultural issues, including religious liberty, education, and gender identity.<\/p>\n
While Kirk had been openly critical of progressive ideology and had taken firm stances on topics such as gender policy in schools and women\u2019s sports, he had never advocated violence against any group, according to a broad range of publicly available speeches, interviews, and writings.<\/p>\n
Stephen King, a vocal critic of conservative politics, faced immediate criticism for the tweet, including from other authors, journalists, and civil rights advocates who said that spreading false information after someone\u2019s death was unacceptable, regardless of political differences.<\/p>\n
The decision by Belfast Books marks a rare public rebuke of one of the most prolific and widely read authors of the last century. While many bookstores have shied away from politically charged actions, Belfast Books said the choice was about integrity, not partisanship.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis isn\u2019t about ideology,\u201d the store explained in its statement. \u201cIt\u2019s about truth and decency. Mr. Kirk\u2019s political positions may be controversial, but to falsely accuse him of calling for the murder of others \u2014 and to do so in the immediate wake of his assassination \u2014 is appalling. We believe our readers deserve better.\u201d<\/p>\n
The store added that the decision to delist King\u2019s books was not permanent and that the author could be reinstated if he issues a formal apology and takes steps to correct the record.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf Mr. King publicly acknowledges his mistake and demonstrates accountability, we would be open to carrying his books again,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n
For now, customers visiting the Belfast Books website will no longer find King\u2019s extensive catalog of novels, short stories, and screenplays available for purchase.<\/p>\n
The decision has drawn mixed reactions from the public. Supporters praised the bookstore for defending factual discourse and showing respect for the recently deceased. Prominent conservative figures applauded the move, calling it a rare example of cultural accountability being applied to voices on the left.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is what standing up for truth looks like,\u201d said radio host Dana Loesch. \u201cBelfast Books did something brave in an age where people are afraid to challenge the elite class. Good for them.\u201d<\/p>\n
Social media users rallied behind the hashtag #BoycottStephenKing and flooded King\u2019s social channels with demands for a retraction and apology. At the same time, critics of Belfast Books have accused the store of censorship and bowing to political pressure.<\/p>\n
King himself has not yet responded to the bookstore\u2019s decision. He has also not issued any clarification or correction about his tweet, though he quietly deleted it within hours of posting.<\/p>\n
This silence has fueled further criticism, with many pointing out that a public figure of King\u2019s stature should be held to a higher standard, especially when commenting on matters involving a national tragedy.<\/p>\n
The controversy has sparked a wider conversation about misinformation, especially when it comes from influential public figures. In the current climate, where statements made on platforms like X or Facebook can instantly reach tens of millions, the consequences of false claims can be swift and far-reaching.<\/p>\n
Experts in media ethics say this incident highlights the responsibilities that come with such reach.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople like Stephen King have millions of followers and wield immense cultural power,\u201d said Professor Alicia Morgan, a journalism and ethics expert at Trinity College Dublin.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen they speak, people listen \u2014 often without checking for facts. That\u2019s why it\u2019s absolutely vital they exercise care and humility when speaking on sensitive topics.\u201d<\/p>\n
Morgan added that while King is known for his fiction, when he engages in political commentary, the public interprets his statements as serious and informed. \u201cThere is no excuse for spreading false claims, especially about someone who cannot defend themselves because they were just murdered,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
While it remains to be seen whether other bookstores will follow suit, Belfast Books\u2019 decision represents a significant reputational moment for King.<\/p>\n
Once beloved across the political spectrum for his compelling storytelling and literary contributions, his increasing involvement in online political discourse has opened him up to criticism from audiences who once adored his work.<\/p>\n
Many longtime fans now find themselves at odds over whether to separate the art from the artist.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve read every Stephen King book since I was a teenager,\u201d said one former customer of Belfast Books. \u201cBut I don\u2019t know if I can keep supporting someone who uses their platform to lie about a dead man. That crosses a line.\u201d<\/p>\n
Others defend King\u2019s right to speak his mind, even if he gets it wrong. \u201cEveryone says something stupid online now and then,\u201d one Twitter user posted. \u201cHe deleted it. Move on.\u201d<\/p>\n
But for many, especially those mourning Charlie Kirk and demanding accountability, the deletion isn\u2019t enough.<\/p>\n
In its concluding remarks, the store emphasized that its decision should be viewed as part of a broader commitment to truth, not a political attack.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe believe in books,\u201d the statement read. \u201cWe believe in open ideas, debate, and expression. But above all, we believe in responsibility. When someone with influence spreads lies \u2014 particularly about someone who has just been violently taken from us \u2014 there must be consequences. That is the standard we will uphold.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Kirk family has not issued a statement on the matter, though Turning Point USA has reportedly thanked the bookstore privately for its action.<\/p>\n
As the controversy continues to unfold, one thing is certain: the intersection of celebrity, misinformation, and morality remains a volatile place. And for now, in one corner of Belfast, truth is taking precedence over bestsellers.v<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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