Ex-US Treasury chief Larry Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties
South China Morning Post
by Agence France-PresseFebruary 25, 2026
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Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has resigned from his position as a lecturer at Harvard University following reports of his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Ivy League institution confirmed the decision in a statement, citing Summers' extensive communication with Epstein, which was revealed in the Department of Justice's release of the financier's files. This move comes amid growing scrutiny over connections between prominent figures and Epstein, who died in 2019 while in federal custody.
Summers, who served as Treasury Secretary under former President Bill Clinton, has long been a influential figure in academia and public policy. However, his resignation underscores the increasing pressure on public officials and academics to address past associations that
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Originally published on South China Morning Post on 2/25/2026