Al Gore
Former VP; 2 black book numbers; Giuffre testified meeting him at dinner but no wrongdoing alleged
Also known as: Albert Arnold Gore Jr.
According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Al Gore appears in 0 case documents, and 64 email records in the Epstein files.
Former Vice President of the United States (1993-2001), Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and environmental activist listed in Epstein's black book with 2 phone numbers. In the January 2024 unsealed Giuffre v. Maxwell documents, Virginia Giuffre testified that she met Al Gore and his wife Tipper at a 'long dinner table with people around.' She described them as 'lovely' and said she would have voted for him. When asked whether the dinner occurred on Epstein's Little St.
James island, Giuffre said: 'It could have been the island, but I could be mistaken. It could have been New York. I'm not going to commit myself to saying it was definitely the island.' Giuffre stated that the Gores did not engage in any sexual acts and that she did not believe they witnessed any wrongdoing. A spokesperson for Gore said he did not know Epstein.
No allegations of wrongdoing have been made against Gore.
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Al Gore appears in records associated with Jeffrey Epstein, including flight logs, contact lists, or legal documents. Appearance in these records does not imply any wrongdoing or criminal conduct. Many individuals had legitimate professional or social interactions.
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Background
Albert Arnold Gore Jr. served as the 45th Vice President of the United States from 1993 to 2001 under President Bill Clinton. Prior to that, he represented Tennessee in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. He was the Democratic nominee for President in 2000, losing a contested election to George W. Bush after the Supreme Court case Bush v. Gore. Following his political career, Gore became a prominent environmental activist and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007.
Gore's name appears in Jeffrey Epstein's contacts (commonly referred to as the 'black book') with two phone numbers. His name surfaced in the Epstein case primarily through the accounts of Virginia Giuffre (identified as Jane Doe #3 in certain court filings), who described meeting Gore and his then-wife Tipper at a dinner in a social setting connected to Epstein. Giuffre explicitly stated that neither Gore nor his wife engaged in any wrongdoing. A spokesperson for Gore has stated that he did not know Epstein.
Gore's connection to the case is further complicated by the involvement of attorney David Boies, who argued on Gore's behalf in the Bush v. Gore Supreme Court case and later represented victims of Epstein. Multiple sworn statements from the island manager of Epstein's Little St. James deny that Gore ever visited the island.
Epstein Connection
Al Gore's name appears in Epstein's black book with two phone numbers. Virginia Giuffre described meeting Gore and his wife Tipper at a dinner in a social setting she associated with Epstein, though she was uncertain whether it occurred on Epstein's island or in New York. Giuffre explicitly stated the Gores did not engage in any sexual acts or witness any wrongdoing. Ghislaine Maxwell testified under oath that she did not believe Gore ever came to Epstein's island and that she did not even know Gore. Multiple sworn affidavits from the island manager of Little St. James (1999-2007) deny any visit by Gore. A separate email between Harvard professor Lisa New and Epstein references Gore having 'signed on' for an unspecified seminar event. A Gore spokesperson stated that Gore did not know Epstein.
Key Allegations(9)
Virginia Giuffre stated she met Al Gore and his wife Tipper at a dinner in a setting connected to Epstein, possibly in the Caribbean or New York, but explicitly stated they did not engage in any sexual acts or witness wrongdoing.
documentedGiuffre described meeting 'famous friends of his such as Al Gore and Heidi Klum and Naomi Campbell,' with Epstein introducing her as his 'travelling masseuse.'
allegedJane Doe #3 (Giuffre) claimed to have met Gore and Tipper at Epstein's Virgin Island home, though she expressed uncertainty about the exact location.
allegedDershowitz's lawyers argued that Jane Doe #3 lied about her alleged contacts with former Vice President Gore and his wife.
allegedMultiple sworn affidavits from island manager Cathy Alexander (1999-2007) state that neither Al Gore nor Tipper Gore ever visited Little St. James.
documentedGhislaine Maxwell testified that she did not believe Al Gore ever came to the island and stated she did not even know him.
documentedAn email between Harvard professor Lisa New and Jeffrey Epstein references Al Gore as having 'signed on' for an unspecified seminar event at Harvard.
documentedA document references Al Gore allegedly booking a therapeutic massage at an Oregon hotel linked to Epstein.
allegedAl Gore was contacted about his friendship with Epstein but declined to comment.
documentedLegal Status
Al Gore is named in Epstein's black book and referenced in Virginia Giuffre's accounts and multiple court filings in Giuffre v. Maxwell. No allegations of criminal wrongdoing have been made against Gore. Giuffre herself stated the Gores engaged in no sexual acts and did not witness wrongdoing. No charges, investigations, or legal proceedings are known to involve Gore in connection with the Epstein case.
Notable Statements(4)
“Then I met Al Gore and his lovely wife during one of those many weekends away in the Caribbean. I was blown away by the amount of attention Al doted on his wife”
“She was referring to Al Gore, she is referring to a bunch of people. I don't believe Al Gore ever came to the island at any time ever. I don't even know Al Gore”
“A lot of it was very glamorous. I met famous friends of his such as Al Gore and Heidi Klum and Naomi Campbell. He introduced me as his 'travelling masseuse.'”
“It could have been the island, but I could be mistaken. It could have been New York. I'm not going to commit myself to saying it was definitely the island.”
Contradictions(3)
A Gore spokesperson stated that Gore did not know Epstein.
Al Gore appears in Epstein's black book with two phone numbers. Virginia Giuffre described meeting Gore and his wife in a social context connected to Epstein. An email between Harvard professor Lisa New and Epstein references Gore having 'signed on' for a seminar event.
Virginia Giuffre's accounts suggest she met the Gores at a dinner possibly on Epstein's island, and her manuscript describes meeting them 'during one of those many weekends away in the Caribbean.'
Island manager Cathy Alexander (1999-2007) submitted sworn affidavits stating she never saw Al Gore or Tipper Gore on Little St. James. Miles Alexander similarly denied any visits. Ghislaine Maxwell testified under oath that Gore never came to the island and that she did not know him.
Dershowitz's lawyers argued that Jane Doe #3 fabricated her account of meeting Clinton and Gore at Epstein's island to 'enhance the value of her fictional' story.
Giuffre herself expressed uncertainty about the location, stating it 'could have been the island' or 'could have been New York,' and affirmed the Gores did nothing improper. Her manuscript describes the meeting in the Caribbean context.
Key Relationships(6)
Gore's phone numbers appeared in Epstein's black book. Virginia Giuffre described meeting Gore at a dinner in a social setting connected to Epstein. An email references Gore having 'signed on' for a seminar Epstein was organizing at Harvard.
Virginia Giuffre described meeting Gore and his wife at a dinner, calling them 'lovely.' She explicitly stated they did not engage in wrongdoing.
Gore served as Vice President under Bill Clinton. Both are frequently mentioned together in Epstein-related documents regarding alleged island visits and contacts.
Ghislaine Maxwell testified under oath that she did not believe Gore ever visited Epstein's island and that she did not even know him.
David Boies represented Gore in the Bush v. Gore Supreme Court case and later represented Epstein victims including Virginia Giuffre.
Miles Alexander, island manager of Little St. James (1999-2007), submitted a sworn statement denying Gore ever visited the island.
Timeline(5 events)
Cathy Alexander begins managing Epstein's Little St. James island; she later swears neither Gore nor Tipper Gore ever visited during her tenure (1999-2007).
Gore leaves office as Vice President. Epstein attorney's letter to ABC references alleged events involving Gore at Epstein's Virgin Island home occurring 'after January 20, 2001, and before the summer of 2002.'
Epstein's attorney sends letter threatening ABC News over planned interview with Jane Doe 3 (Virginia Giuffre), citing her claims about Clinton and Gore visiting Epstein's island as false.
Unsealed Giuffre v. Maxwell court documents include deposition testimony where Al Gore is mentioned by name; the response to a question about Gore is 'No.'
Additional unsealed documents include Ghislaine Maxwell's deposition testimony stating she did not believe Al Gore ever came to the island and did not know him.
At a Glance
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Document Mentions
Email Mentions (64)
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Absolutely. 23rd is great. I teach my seminar that day at 1 but could tape in the morning or after class--in my office (very private), or at the Harva
Eye on the Market, June 14, 2011
Eye on the Market, June 14, 2011 (attached PDF is easier to read) Market update: for better or worse, this is the kind of year we were expecting. We
following up: WA poetry release
Dear Jeffrey, My name is Leah Reis-Dennis, and I'll be heading operations for Lisa's new non-profit, Verse Video Education. She's asked me to be in t
RE: Please forward
I am writing in an attempt to make contact with Jeffrey Epstein and wondered if you would, as his attorney, forward this message on to him? We are ke
crazy
We are keen to explore the possibility of conducting an interview with Mr Epstein, on the subject of the stories which are circulating, however inaccu
Re: 2017 IFP Gotham Awards
Hello Jeffrey — I hope all is well with you. As per Peggy Siegal's office, I have included here the invitation to the IFP Gotham Awards ceremony, whi
RE: Please forward
Iam writing in an attempt to make contact with Jeffrey Epstein and wondered if you would, as his attorney, forward this message on to him? We are kee
boies
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A message to Global Conference 2013 Attendees
Dear Global Conference Registrant: We look forward to seeing you in a few days at the 16th annual Milken Institute Global Conference. It’s a full and
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