John Kerry
Former U.S. Secretary of State; U.S. Senator
Also known as: John Forbes Kerry
Former U.S. Secretary of State and U.S. Senator from Massachusetts listed in Epstein's black book. No allegations of misconduct have been made in connection with Epstein.
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John Kerry 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
John Forbes Kerry is an American politician and diplomat who served as the 68th United States Secretary of State from 2013 to 2017 under President Barack Obama, and as a U.S. Senator from Massachusetts from 1985 to 2013. He was the Democratic Party's nominee for President in 2004. Following his tenure as Secretary of State, he later served as the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate under President Joe Biden.
Kerry's career has spanned decades in public service, including prominent roles in foreign policy, climate change advocacy, and legislative work. His name appears in Epstein-related documents primarily in the context of political donations Epstein made to Democratic candidates and Epstein's claimed social connections to prominent political figures.
No allegations of personal misconduct in connection with Jeffrey Epstein have been made against Kerry in any of the reviewed documents. His appearance in the case files is limited to being a recipient of lawful campaign donations, being listed in Epstein's contacts, and being referenced in Epstein's emails discussing political matters.
Epstein Connection
John Kerry's connection to Jeffrey Epstein is documented in three principal ways. First, Kerry is listed in Epstein's 97-page address book (described as the 'Holy Grail' by Epstein's former house manager) with three phone numbers. Second, Epstein donated to Kerry's presidential campaign as part of more than $100,000 in contributions to Democratic candidates. Third, Epstein reportedly claimed in conversations to be 'friends' with Kerry and Bill Clinton. Additionally, emails found in Epstein's files reference Kerry in various political contexts, and a third party wrote to Epstein asking him to facilitate a meeting with Kerry during a visit to the UAE. There is no documentary evidence in the reviewed materials that Kerry had any involvement in or knowledge of Epstein's criminal activities.
Key Allegations(4)
John Kerry's presidential campaign received donations from Jeffrey Epstein as part of more than $100,000 Epstein donated to Democratic candidates' campaigns.
documentedKerry is listed in Epstein's 97-page address book with three phone numbers, alongside other prominent figures such as Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, Donald Trump, and Tony Blair.
documentedEpstein told individuals during conversations that he was friends with John Kerry and Bill Clinton.
documentedAn associate (Mohammed Ben Sulayem) wrote to Epstein in February 2013 asking if Epstein could help arrange a meeting with John Kerry during Kerry's visit to the UAE.
documentedLegal Status
Kerry appears in Epstein's address book and is referenced in Epstein-related documents solely as a recipient of lawful campaign donations and a claimed social acquaintance. No allegations of wrongdoing have been made against Kerry in connection with Epstein's criminal activities. He has not been charged, investigated, or identified as a witness or victim in any Epstein-related proceedings.
Contradictions(1)
Document sd-10-EFTA01334082 appears to reference an interview with a 'Jeffrey Epstein' who was involved with 'Veterans for Truth' and opposed John Kerry's 2004 presidential bid, characterizing efforts to stop Kerry from becoming president.
This appears to be a different individual named Jeffrey Epstein, not the financier Jeffrey Epstein who is the subject of the sex trafficking case. The interview subject discusses the 2004 campaign and 'Veterans for Truth' activities, which are unrelated to the financier.
Key Relationships(3)
Epstein donated to Kerry's presidential campaign as part of over $100,000 in donations to Democratic candidates. Epstein also claimed in conversations to be friends with Kerry. Kerry was listed in Epstein's address book with 3 phone numbers. [d-24566, d-25788, efta-efta01688916, efta-efta01711951, d-16049]
Kerry and Bill Clinton are frequently mentioned together in Epstein-related documents as recipients of Epstein's political donations and claimed friendships. Epstein told individuals he was friends with both Kerry and Clinton. [efta-efta01688916, efta-efta01711951, d-24566]
Kerry served as Secretary of State under President Obama and is referenced in numerous documents discussing Obama administration foreign policy, including Iran negotiations and Middle East diplomacy. [d-14742, d-23562, kaggle-ho-029727, kaggle-ho-029730]
Timeline(7 events)
Epstein donated to Kerry's presidential campaign as part of over $100,000 in contributions to Democratic candidates.
Palm Beach Post article reports Epstein's political donations exceeding $100,000, including to Kerry's presidential bid, in the context of Epstein being charged with solicitation.
Palm Beach Post article again references Epstein's donations to Democratic campaigns including Kerry's presidential bid.
Mohammed Ben Sulayem emails Epstein asking if Epstein can facilitate a meeting with John Kerry during Kerry's upcoming visit to the UAE.
Email sent from jeevacation@gmail.com to Jeffrey Epstein's email with subject 'kerry scheme' alleging Kerry intended to get Hillary Clinton indicted and force a last-minute Democratic candidate switch.
Informal email exchange between an individual using a Jeffrey Epstein-associated email and Thorbjorn Jagland references 'john kerry wins' in the subject line regarding settling a case.
Email references a possible meeting with John Kerry in Washington, DC on 'the 18th' (possibly April 18, 2018), sent from jeeitunes@gmail.com.
At a Glance
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1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 3 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
Activity Timeline
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Offshore Connections (1)
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Black Book Entry
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Email Mentions (2)
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