Larry Summers
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary; former Harvard President
Also known as: Lawrence Henry Summers
According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Larry Summers appears in 0 case documents, 9 flight log entries, and 130 email records in the Epstein files.
Former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and President of Harvard University who flew on Epstein's aircraft according to flight logs. Acknowledged meeting with Epstein in connection with donations to Harvard. Stated the relationship was a mistake. 2025-2026 FALLOUT: Resigned from the OpenAI board in November 2025. Received a lifetime ban from the American Economic Association in December 2025.
Resigned his Harvard professorship effective end of the 2025-26 academic year on February 25, 2026. DOJ-released emails revealed Epstein acted as his "wing man," advising Summers on pursuing a mentee.
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Larry Summers 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
Lawrence Henry Summers is an American economist who served as U.S. Secretary of the Treasury from 1999 to 2001 under President Bill Clinton, as President of Harvard University from 2001 to 2006, and as Director of the National Economic Council from 2009 to 2010 under President Barack Obama. He is a prominent figure in U.S. economic policy, known for his work in macroeconomics and fiscal policy.
Summers has been a prolific participant in academic and policy circles, co-authoring research papers on fiscal policy (cited in documents d-19772 and d-20049) and engaging in debates on topics such as the Volcker rule within the Obama White House (d-28443). His wife, Harvard professor Elisa (Lisa) New, has led poetry and humanities initiatives through Harvard, PBS, and WGBH (d-26879, d-21789).
Summers appears in the Jeffrey Epstein case files as a social associate of Epstein, with documentary evidence of flights on Epstein's private aircraft, meetings at Epstein's Manhattan residence, extensive email correspondence spanning multiple years, and a listing in Epstein's personal contact book with four phone numbers. He is one of several prominent political and academic figures whose connections to Epstein have drawn public scrutiny.
Epstein Connection
Larry Summers is connected to the Epstein case through multiple forms of documented contact. Flight logs indicate he flew on Epstein's private jet as far back as 1998, with additional flights documented on April 15, 2004, September 14, 2005, and December 21, 2005 (d-21901). He was listed in Epstein's personal contact book (black book) with four phone numbers. Multiple documents show Summers visiting Epstein's Manhattan residence for meetings and meals (d-20649, d-21696, d-22331, d-25979). An extensive email correspondence between Summers and Epstein (using the address jeevacation@gmail.com or jeeyacation@gmail.com) is documented from at least 2013 through mid-2019, covering topics including politics, scheduling, policy discussions, and personal matters (d-20959, d-20239, d-34568, d-32580, d-34658, d-35444). Additionally, Epstein provided logistical assistance to a person claiming to work for Summers (d-22551, d-22916), and Summers' wife Elisa New sought Epstein's involvement in a poetry project (d-20167). Summers was also described as having been befriended by Epstein in connection with donations to Harvard (d-20869).
Key Allegations(11)
Summers flew on Epstein's private jet multiple times, with flight logs indicating trips as far back as 1998, and additional flights on April 15, 2004, September 14, 2005, and December 21, 2005.
documentedSummers was listed in Epstein's personal contact book (black book) with four phone numbers.
documentedSummers attended meetings at Epstein's Manhattan residence, including a gathering where Brock Pierce, Bill Gates, Peter Thiel, and Qatar's foreign minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim were also present.
documentedSummers maintained email correspondence with Epstein from at least February 2013 through at least July 2019, including discussions about scheduling meetings, political commentary, and policy topics.
documentedIn November 2016, Summers forwarded a message to Epstein regarding a potential meeting in Doha, expressing desire to avoid involvement with Trump due to conflict-of-interest concerns.
documentedEpstein offered his car and private plane to someone claiming to work for Summers who was stranded in St. Thomas in January 2014.
documentedSummers' wife Elisa New sought Epstein's assistance or involvement with a poetry series project connected to Harvard.
documentedEpstein befriended former Harvard President Larry Summers in connection with donations to Harvard.
documentedSummers was named among prominent passengers on Epstein's private jets alongside Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, Ehud Barak, and Bill Richardson.
documentedAn unverified source alleged that President Obama covered up a relationship with Larry Summers who was described as being 'on Jeffrey Epstein's payroll.'
allegedSummers' December 21, 2005 flight on Epstein's jet may have included his new wife.
allegedLegal Status
Larry Summers has not been charged, investigated, or convicted in connection with the Epstein case. He appears in flight logs, Epstein's contact book, email correspondence, and various witness accounts and investigative documents as a social associate of Epstein. No allegations of criminal conduct by Summers personally appear in the provided evidence.
Notable Statements(4)
“Got it. Now remember Press is so revolted by trump that I'd expect they will not be for giving.”
“When r u home. Ruemmler predictable. U not.”
“And you an interllectual with a Wall Street curiosity”
“steady crazy , but now frightened.. yes quiet... lets see if the pace picks up or sl...”
Contradictions(2)
Summers' relationship with Epstein has been described as primarily connected to Harvard fundraising and donations.
Email correspondence between Summers and Epstein continued extensively from at least 2013 through mid-2019, years after Summers left Harvard's presidency in 2006 and after Epstein's 2008 conviction. Topics included personal scheduling, political commentary, policy discussions, and personal relationship matters, indicating a sustained personal relationship well beyond any institutional Harvard connection.
The extent of Summers' social relationship with Epstein has not been widely acknowledged in public statements.
Flight logs show Summers flew on Epstein's jet multiple times between 1998 and 2005. Summers was observed at Epstein's Manhattan residence attending gatherings with other high-profile figures. An iMessage thread continued through at least July 2019, just weeks before Epstein's arrest. A staff member who identified herself as working for Summers contacted Epstein directly for personal logistical assistance in 2014.
Key Relationships(11)
Extensive documented relationship including flights on Epstein's private jet (1998-2005), meetings at Epstein's Manhattan residence, email and iMessage correspondence spanning 2013-2019, and listing in Epstein's personal contact book with four phone numbers. (d-21901, d-20649, d-20959, d-35444)
Both named as prominent passengers on Epstein's private jets. Summers served as Treasury Secretary under Clinton. Both appear in documents referencing Epstein's social circle. (d-19941, d-21901)
Both attended gatherings at Epstein's Manhattan residence. Gates was present at a Sunday lunch with Peter Thiel and Qatar's Sheikh Hamad when Summers arrived for his own appointment. (d-22331, d-25979)
Both named as members of Epstein's social circle and connections to Harvard. Dershowitz mentioned in the same context as Summers regarding Epstein's high-profile friendships. (d-20869, d-34595)
Kathryn Ruemmler, former White House Counsel, referenced in email exchanges between Summers and Epstein. Summers described her as 'predictable' in a February 2017 email. A separate document alleges Ruemmler left government to work with Epstein. (d-20239, d-20167)
Summers met Brock Pierce at Epstein's Manhattan residence during a gathering where Pierce discussed Bitcoin blockchain mathematics. (d-21696, d-22331)
Both named as prominent passengers on Epstein's private jets in multiple documents. (d-19941, d-35406)
Both named among prominent passengers on Epstein's private jets. Richardson appears in documents about Epstein's connections. (d-19941, d-20167)
Summers served as Director of the National Economic Council under Obama. Unverified allegations claim Obama covered up ties to Summers in relation to Epstein. (d-20676, d-27185, d-28443)
Both present at gatherings at Epstein's Manhattan residence during UN General Assembly week. (d-22331, d-25979)
Ghislaine Maxwell referenced in the same flight log context as Summers regarding Epstein's aircraft. (d-21901)
Timeline(18 events)
Earliest documented flight by Summers on Epstein's private jet, according to flight logs.
Summers flew on Epstein's jet, as recorded in flight logs.
Summers flew on Epstein's jet, as recorded in flight logs.
Summers flew on Epstein's jet, possibly accompanied by his new wife, as recorded in flight logs.
Jeffrey Epstein sent an email to Larry Summers containing news articles about Obama's planned trip to Israel.
Kelly Friendly, identifying herself as working for Larry Summers, contacted Epstein for transportation assistance after being stranded in St. Thomas. Epstein offered his car and private plane.
Follow-up emails between Kelly Friendly and Epstein thanking him for car and travel assistance.
Summers emailed Epstein commenting on press hostility toward Trump and referencing 'four women that said Bill abused them.'
Scheduling emails between Summers and Epstein arranging phone calls and dinner plans.
Summers forwarded a message to Epstein about a potential meeting in Doha, expressing desire to avoid involvement with Trump.
Summers emailed Epstein asking about meeting availability and commenting on Kathryn Ruemmler as 'predictable.'
Informal email exchange between Summers and Epstein.
Email exchange between Epstein and Summers referencing a 'tax loophole for Jeffrey Epstein' and discussing Comey and presidential authority.
Summers forwarded academic content about ranked-choice voting to Epstein, engaging in a policy discussion with economist Eric Maskin.
Email exchange between Summers and Epstein discussing a lunch with 'Jamie D' and Trump's mental state.
Personal email exchange between Summers and Epstein discussing private relationship matters and an 'exit strategy' note. House Oversight reference numbers mentioned.
iMessage thread between Summers and Epstein (using jeeitunes@gmail.com) with references to Davos, G20, and various news articles. Thread continues through at least July 5, 2019.
At a Glance
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4 sources for flight appearances
Epstein Flight Logs (9 entries)
1998-2013
“Appeared on 9 documented flights between Teterboro Airport, NJ and Palm Beach International, FL”
Laurence G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, MA → Westchester County Airport, NY
2005-09-14
Sources
2 sources for known connections
Shared Flight Appearances
“Appears on flights with 14 other persons in the Epstein network”
Co-Document Mentions
“Named alongside other network members in 14 documents”
Sources
1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 4 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
Activity Timeline
Network Graph
Known Connections (14)
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Offshore Connections (1)
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Flight Log Appearances (9)
| Date | Route | Aircraft | Co-Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2013 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Palm Beach International, FL | N909JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Woody Allen, Mrs Allen (soon Yi Previn) +2 |
| Dec 21, 2005 | Laurence G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, MA → TIST Airport | N909JE | Ghislaine, Maxwell, Larry Visoski +1 |
| Sep 14, 2005 | Laurence G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, MA → Westchester County Airport, NY | N909JE | Jeff Epstein, Sarah Kellen, Bill Hammond |
| Apr 15, 2004 | John F. Kennedy International, NY → Laurence G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, MA | N908JE | Jeff Epstein, Sarah Kellen, Larry Visoski +1 |
| Aug 15, 2003 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Hanscom Field, MA | N212JE | Jeffrey Epstein |
| Jan 20, 2002 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Hanscom Field, MA | N212JE | Jeffrey Epstein |
| Jun 8, 2000 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Hanscom Field, MA | N212JE | Jeffrey Epstein |
| Jul 15, 1999 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Hanscom Field, MA | N212JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell |
| Sep 19, 1998 | Aspen/Pitkin County Airport, CO → Washington Dulles International, VA | N908JE | Jeff Epstein, Emmy Tayler, Gwendolyn Beck |
Document Mentions
Email Mentions (130)
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Re: Trending Now: Friends for three decades, Trump whisperer says he is ‘stunned’ by president’s rhetoric
Was there. Spoke well. Spent time w Softbank deputy Najeev or some such PIF guy too. Flying back. How is life among the lucrative and louche?
Re: Trending Now: Friends for three decades, Trump whisperer says he is ‘stunned’ by president’s rhetoric
anyone stand out. . ? when we meet I will endeavor to mesmerize you with stories of D.C. so wild. !!!.
Re: Trending Now: Friends for three decades, Trump whisperer says he is ‘stunned’ by president’s rhetoric
Softbank deputy guy i liked and seemed aware and honest re Son. Lots of slathering to saudis. I yipped about inclusion. I observed that half the IQ I
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: Re:
Who is the guy you have set me up with? Spend zero effort on anything about me w trump. Seeing his approach to conflict of interest, his Putin proxim
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Always quiet advice to anybody who can use it. Try always discreet. If u become associated publicly w something the reputations converge. Looking fwd
Re: tomorrows news today
Yup. Going to be ugly. Who will win?
Re: tomorrows news today
Who is the card cheat? Both have aspects. Will call
Fwd: Re:
Who is the guy you have set me up with? Spend zero effort on anything about me w trump. Seeing his approach to conflict of interest, his Putin proxim
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Schedule (48)
2011-09-23 to 2018-10-15 · 27 entries verified across multiple documents
Appointment with Ehud Barak & Nili, Larry Summers invited
Meeting with Larry Summers at Larry's home
Larry's home
Breakfast w/Larry Summers at Larry's home
Larry's home
CANCELLED breakfast with Larry Summers at Larry's home
207 Fisher Avenue, Brookline, MA
Breakfast with Larry Summers at Larry's home
Larry's home
Meeting with Larry Summers at Larry's home
Larry's home
Appointment with Larry Summers at Larry's home
207 Fisher Avenue, Brookline, MA
Evening meeting with Larry Summers (rescheduled from breakfast)
Dinner with Bill, Melinda, Terje, and others
Dinner with Bill, Melinda, Terje, Jagbland, JE, Larry & Lisa Summers
Dinner - Bill, Melinda, Terje, Jagbland, JE. Larry & Lisa Summers invited
Dinner with Bill, Melinda, Terje, Larry & Lisa Summers
Dinner with Bill, Melinda, Terje, JE, Larry & Lisa Summers
Dinner with Bill, Melinda, and other guests
Dinner with multiple guests
Meeting with Larry Summers
Appointment with Larry Summers and Ariane de Rothschild
Appt w/Larry Summers and Ariane de Rothschild
Terje to meet the President of Mongolia per Larry Summers
Appt w/Larry Summers (assistant Julie might come with him)
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