Tom Barrack
Colony Capital founder, Trump inaugural chair, Ambassador to Turkey; extensive post-conviction Epstein ties documented
Also known as: Thomas Joseph Barrack Jr., Thomas J. Barrack
Tom Barrack, the founder of Colony Capital (now DigitalBridge Group), current U.S. Ambassador to Turkey, and chair of President Trump's 2017 Inaugural Committee, appears 544 times across documents released by the Department of Justice in the Epstein case. The documentary record reveals a relationship far deeper and more sustained than has been publicly understood — spanning from at least 2000 through 2018, persisting robustly after Epstein's 2008 sex offender conviction, and encompassing social, political, and business dimensions. Barrack appears in Epstein's black book with five phone numbers and is documented on one flight aboard Epstein's aircraft on June 10, 2000, traveling from Teterboro to Palm Beach alongside Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. While a single flight is not unusual among Epstein's social circle, the Palm Beach destination is where much of Epstein's documented criminal conduct occurred.
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Tom Barrack 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
Tom Barrack, the founder of Colony Capital (now DigitalBridge Group), current U.S. Ambassador to Turkey, and chair of President Trump's 2017 Inaugural Committee, appears 544 times across documents released by the Department of Justice in the Epstein case. The documentary record reveals a relationship far deeper and more sustained than has been publicly understood — spanning from at least 2000 through 2018, persisting robustly after Epstein's 2008 sex offender conviction, and encompassing social, political, and business dimensions.
Barrack appears in Epstein's black book with five phone numbers and is documented on one flight aboard Epstein's aircraft on June 10, 2000, traveling from Teterboro to Palm Beach alongside Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. While a single flight is not unusual among Epstein's social circle, the Palm Beach destination is where much of Epstein's documented criminal conduct occurred.
Epstein Connection
The most significant finding is the depth and warmth of the relationship after Epstein's conviction. Beginning in 2010, the correspondence is voluminous. Epstein repeatedly invited Barrack to dinners, travel in Europe, and visits to his New York and Caribbean properties. In November 2010, Epstein offered to arrange a meeting with Prince Andrew during Barrack's visit (efta-efta00776701). In August 2011, Barrack praised Epstein to Sultan bin Sulayem as "a first class brain inside of a first class human being" (efta-02019214). As late as March 2017, Barrack wrote to Epstein: "We decided last night that we both love you and want to be your butler's" (efta-02656257). Several exchanges warrant scrutiny. In October 2010, Barrack and Epstein discussed an unnamed woman. Barrack wrote: "U and I need to talk about [her]!! I am just being smart and considerate of her!" and "I didn't want her exposed!!!" Epstein responded: "i flew her to paris from new york" (efta-01811020, efta-01811042, efta-01810546). The identity of this individual is unknown. In January 2012, Epstein credited Barrack with introducing someone named "Sarah": "its tom barrack, coming, so you can tell him i thank him everyday, for sarah... he is how i found her" (efta-01844096). This individual has not been publicly identified.
Key Allegations(10)
Epstein requested Barrack switch to encrypted Signal app immediately upon Barrack reporting contact with 'Saudi friend' in August 2016
documentedEpstein organized dinner combining Israeli former PM Ehud Barak, Russian UN Ambassador Vitaly Churkin, and Tom Barrack (Trump campaign fundraiser) at his NYC residence on August 29, 2016 — during the presidential campaign
documentedEpstein positioned Barrack as 'point person' for Middle Eastern access to incoming Trump administration post-election November 2016
documentedBarrack recommended a renovation firm for Epstein's Great St. James Island in August 2016, indicating active business facilitation for Epstein
allegedEpstein credited Barrack with introducing someone named 'Sarah' whom Epstein thanks him for 'everyday'
allegedOctober 2010 email exchange references an unnamed female whom Barrack was 'being smart and considerate of' and whom Epstein 'flew to paris from new york'
documentedEpstein's 'child photo' request to Barrack: 'send photos of you and child -- make me smile'
allegedRelationship continued robustly after Epstein's 2008 conviction — extensive correspondence from 2010-2018 shows no distancing
documentedEpstein served as gatekeeper/broker facilitating access between Barrack and multiple international figures (Sultan bin Sulayem, Anil Ambani, Raafat Al-Sabbagh, Terje Rod-Larsen, Michael Wolff, Peter Thiel)
allegedEpstein told contact to suggest Steve Bannon consult Epstein on international finance, specifically citing Barrack as validator: 'tom barrack knows Jeffrey well'
documentedLegal Status
HIGH CONFIDENCE in core findings: The direct email correspondence between Barrack and Epstein is extensive and clearly authenticated through EFTA releases. The flight log, black book entry, and 544 EFTA mentions are verified. The August 2016 Barak-Barrack-Churkin dinner is documented across multiple sources. The post-election 'point person' messaging is clearly sourced. MODERATE CONFIDENCE in interpretation: The 'child photo' email almost certainly refers to Barrack's own child but cannot be definitively confirmed. The identity of 'Sarah' and the unnamed woman in the October 2010 Paris exchange requires further investigation. Many EFTA documents lack OCR summaries and may contain additional material. The relationship between Epstein's documented access-brokering through Barrack and the later federal indictment is circumstantially strong but Barrack was acquitted. NEEDS FURTHER INVESTIGATION: Full OCR extraction of the dozens of EFTA documents with no summaries; identification of 'Sarah' from efta-01844096; identification of the unnamed woman in the October 2010 Paris exchange; any financial flows between Epstein entities and Colony Capital; whether the Churkin-Barak-Barrack dinner was ever examined by investigators.
Notable Statements(19)
“I told him you are the best and that you are a first class brain inside of a first class human being!”
“send photos of you and child. -- make me smile”
“Met ur Saudi friend! He loves u!! How r u-- Tom Barrack / Great. Download signal app if you have not already”
“Ehud Barak and TOM Barrack at house tomorw You are always welcome”
“Prince Andrew will be staying with me for the week in New York, would you like him there when you cometo visit?”
“TOM barrack is your point person”
“U and I need to talk about [redacted]!! I am just being smart and considerate of her!”
“Tom Barrack suggested he contact your firm about renovating his newly purchased island-Great St. James”
“its tom barrack, coming, so you can tell him i thank him everyday, for sarah... he is how i found her”
“nuts but i thought you guys should know”
“tom barrack knows Jeffrey well, and apart from the google mess... he makes steve menuchin look like my son”
“ask him if he will see tom barrack, thats the most important”
“You mentioned you were friends with Tom Barrack and I wondered if you might introduce me to him”
“Gates served this brother up”
“They all connect to tom barrack, oy”
“tom barrack, . arc all looking fix investments”
“Should I accept the invitation sent by Tom barrack”
“Tom barrack? / He Is under investigation / Whoops / He was in charge of inauguration committe”
“Nick ribs? Tom barrack? / Barrack / Geovanias”
Contradictions(3)
After Epstein's 2008 conviction, many prominent figures distanced themselves from him
Tom Barrack maintained extensive, warm correspondence with Epstein from 2010-2018. In August 2011, Barrack called Epstein 'a first class brain inside a first class human being' (efta-02019214). In March 2017, Barrack wrote 'We decided last night that we both love you' (efta-02656257). Epstein arranged house tours, dinners, and island renovation referrals through Barrack continuously.
Barrack's 2021 federal indictment alleged he secretly acted as a foreign agent for the UAE; he was acquitted in 2022
Documents show Epstein directly instructed Middle Eastern contacts post-election that 'TOM barrack is your point person' for accessing Trump (efta-01614140). Sultan Bin Sulayem asked Epstein whether to accept Barrack's inauguration invitation (d-25440). Epstein relayed messages between Barrack and Middle Eastern figures. While acquitted, the documentary record shows a channel existed through Epstein.
The extent of Epstein's role as a broker of political access during the 2016 campaign has not been fully documented
Documents show Epstein recommended Barrack to Peter Thiel as 'great' and 'donalds fund raiser' (d-20225), organized the Barak-Barrack-Churkin dinner during the campaign (efta-01619438), forwarded the Trump sexual assault lawsuit to Barrack (d-32294), brokered Michael Wolff's access to Barrack for a Trump book (d-29169), and directed Middle Eastern figures to use Barrack as their Trump access point (efta-01614140).
Key Relationships(16)
273 shared documents. Direct email correspondence from personal accounts spanning 2010-2018. Barrack called Epstein 'a first class brain inside a first class human being' (efta-02019214). Epstein repeatedly invited Barrack to dinners, travel, and his residences. Flew together on Epstein aircraft June 10, 2000. Epstein arranged house tours, dinners, and introductions through Barrack. In Jan 2018, Epstein said 'barrack keeps texting me' (d-23860).
36 shared documents. Epstein forwarded Trump lawsuit to Barrack (d-32294). Epstein emailed Barrack about receiving reporter calls about Trump (d-15634). Michael Wolff's book references Epstein, Barrack, and Trump as friends (d-15110). Barrack described as Trump's 'power broker' and chaired 2017 Inaugural Committee.
26 shared documents. Epstein organized multiple dinners/meetings with Barak and Barrack together. Aug 29, 2016 lunch with Barak, Barrack, and Churkin at Epstein's residence (efta-02044236, efta-02452655). Sept 20, 2016 appointment with 'Tom Barrack and Terje' preceded Ehud scheduling (efta-02329464).
Epstein invited Russian UN Ambassador Churkin to dinner with Barak and Barrack on Aug 28-29, 2016 (efta-01619438). Lesley Groff confirmed lunch with 'Ehud, Tom Barrack and Churkin' (efta-02452655).
8 shared documents. Barrack texted Epstein: 'Met ur Saudi friend! He loves u!!' (efta-01614233). Sultan asked Epstein whether to accept Barrack's inauguration invitation (d-25440). Epstein relayed messages between them (efta-02655633, efta-01857850).
42 shared documents. Wolff asked Epstein to introduce him to Barrack for 'Fire and Fury' book (d-29169, e-3471). Epstein complied, sending Wolff just the word 'Barrack' (efta-02655988). Wolff confirmed Barrack appears in book (d-15110).
27 shared documents. Bannon forwarded Mueller/Barrack news to Epstein: 'Gates served this brother up' (d-31804, e-1631). Epstein mentioned Barrack to Bannon alongside intelligence figures (efta-01615451). Epstein suggested Bannon should 'talk privately with Jeffrey' noting 'tom barrack knows Jeffrey well' (efta-01737653).
Epstein emailed Thiel July 14, 2016: 'dont know how well you know tom barrack he is great' and described him as 'donalds fund raiser' and convention speaker (d-20225, efta-efta00823913). Epstein later told Thiel 'barrack coming today at 1' on Sept 19, 2016 (efta-efta00818072).
7 shared documents. Maxwell was on same June 10, 2000 Teterboro-Palm Beach flight as Barrack and Epstein (person-description/flight logs).
Epstein emailed Barrack Nov 27, 2010: 'Prince Andrew will be staying with me for the week in New York, would you like him there when you come to visit?' (efta-efta00776701).
Rod-Larsen asked Epstein for Barrack's email to forward an invitation (efta-02209655). Both attended Epstein meetings Sept 20, 2016 (efta-02329464).
Epstein listed Barrack alongside Leon Black, Henry Kravis, David Bonderman as investors 'looking for investments' in Africa context (efta-01841509). 22 shared documents.
Epstein messaged 'They all connect to tom barrack, oy' in Manafort investigation context (d-23010). Lawrence Summers warned Epstein 'public link to manafort will be a disaster' alongside article about Barrack (d-16685, d-28793).
After Trump's election, Epstein told a contact 'TOM barrack is your point person' in exchange involving Al-Sabbagh discussing whether King should call new president (efta-01614140). Epstein asked Barrack 'Are you meeting Raafat?' (efta-02656257).
Thomas emailed Epstein about Barrack profile and Russia connections (e-2853, e-3020, e-4249, d-29099). Told Epstein 'Still very interested in doing a story on Tom' (d-26961).
Epstein arranged dinners with Barrack and Allen (efta-02342111, efta-01841841). Multiple travel mentions of Allen alongside invitations to Barrack (efta-01858800, efta-01859270).
Timeline(79 events)
Flight on Epstein's aircraft from Teterboro to Palm Beach with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell
FedEx shipment from Jeffrey Epstein (457 Madison Ave, NY) to Tom Barrack at Colony Capital, 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles
Epstein's assistant sends reminder to call Tom Barrack
Epstein emails Junkermann: 'spoke to tom barrack, asked him to call you'
Barrack's office cancels ranch visit; Epstein forwards cancellation to Junkermann
Epstein at lunch, someone asks 'do you know Tom Barrack?' — reports to Junkermann
Lesley Groff reports Barrack did not return Epstein's phone call
Epstein organizes Ehud Barak dinner guest list; Tom Barrack listed but marked 'No' (declined)
Epstein emails Barrack: 'Understood, I am always there for you. Good luck.' Barrack responds about complications and not wanting someone 'exposed'
Extended email exchange between Epstein and Barrack about Paris visit, Sultan (bin Sulayem), and an unnamed female. Barrack: 'U and I need to talk about [redacted]!! I am just being smart and considerate of her!' Epstein: 'i flew her to paris from new york'
Epstein to Barrack: 'Im back in paris from abu dhabi.. when can we catch up?'
Epstein asks Barrack if he'll be in New York; Barrack confirms Dec 2 visit
Epstein emails Barrack: 'Prince Andrew will be staying with me for the week in New York, would you like him there when you come to visit?'
Epstein arranges Tom Barrack dinner with Woody Allen
Epstein asks Barrack: 'are you coming in tomorrow??'
Epstein asks Barrack about holiday plans
Epstein to Barrack: 'maybe this year?' Barrack: 'For sure'
Epstein: 'come see me, there are so many fun things to do.' Barrack: 'I am coming. Promise'
Epstein emails Barrack: 'Im in paris, nicole is coming to see me on sat.. message?' Barrack: 'Hug!!! Kiss!!'
Epstein to Barrack: 'if the mountain won't come to mohammed... I will be in LA the week of the 28th'
Epstein to Barrack: 'Baby? Jeff or Nicole'
Epstein to Barrack: 'i am not going to give up on you'
Epstein: 'I have not given up on you. you must be under major stress'
Epstein shares travel itinerary with Barrack including Rome with Woody Allen
Epstein invites Barrack to ranch with Sultan bin Sulayem. Barrack: 'I wish I could--give him a hug for me'
Epstein to Barrack: 'in rome with woody allen, if you are here?'
Barrack to Epstein: 'Just saw Sultan who likes you a lot! I told him you are the best and that you are a first class brain inside of a first class human being!' Epstein: 'i appreciate the comments and your friendship (no matter how distant)'
Epstein to Sultan Bin Sulayem: 'tom barrack sent me a note today'
Epstein arranges for Barrack and 'Hamed' (Sheikh Hamad) to tour his 71st Street residence. Extensive logistics coordination with staff.
Tom Barrack and Sheikh Hamad scheduled to tour 71st Street house; Barrack delayed to 5-6pm per Sheikh Hamad's request; staff report 6:30pm 'no show'
Epstein emails about Barrack: 'its tom barrack coming, so you can tell him i thank him everyday, for sarah... he is how i found her'
Email exchange about Epstein's house bedrooms. Barrack: 'He saw ur house. Love it but not enough bedrooms for him.' Epstein: 'only 5 now. I converted some to gym, office, music'
Barrack: 'He promised me he would see it again when his schedule clears'
Epstein tells Barrack he's in NY from Thursday for a week
Epstein asks Barrack about NY plans
Epstein invites Barrack to dinner with Woody Allen and Dick Cavett on the 16th
Epstein writes to unknown recipient mentioning investment figures: 'Leon Black, who is a client and a very close friend... tom barrack, are all looking for investments'
Barrack lands in California; exchanges emails with Epstein about visiting. 'Would love to see u'
Epstein asks Barrack about houses for sale outside US; invites to Caribbean
Critical email exchange: Barrack writes 'Hope ur good. Let's catch up.' Epstein responds: 'send photos of you and child. -- make me smile.' Epstein also mentions receiving reporter calls about Trump and Clinton.
Epstein forwards Reuters lawsuit (Katie Johnson v. Trump complaint) to Tom Barrack: 'nuts but i thought you guys should know'
Epstein emails Peter Thiel: 'dont know how well you know tom barrack he is great.' Describes Barrack as Colony Capital head, Trump fundraiser, convention speaker
Barrack texts Epstein: 'Met ur Saudi friend! He loves u!! How r u-- Tom Barrack.' Epstein responds: 'Download signal app if you have not already'
Epstein hosts lunch with Ehud Barak, Tom Barrack, and Vitaly Churkin (Russian UN Ambassador) at his NYC residence
Epstein invites Russian diplomat Vitaly Churkin to dinner the next day with Ehud Barak and Tom Barrack: 'Don't know if you have any interest. Ehud Barak and TOM Barrack at house tomorw. You are always welcome'
Epstein sends Tom Barrack's contact info to renovation firm: 'Tom Barrack suggested he contact your firm about renovating his newly purchased island-Great St. James'
Epstein organizes large gathering with guests including Barrack, Churkin, Ehud Barak, Tom Pritzker, Jagland, Wolfe, Woody Allen, Deepak Chopra, Lawrence Krauss
Lunch at 1pm with Tom Barrack at Epstein's residence; staff arranges snacks and sushi
Epstein schedule: '10:15 Tom Barrack and Terje [Rod-Larsen]' followed by other appointments
David Stern emails Epstein: 'Want to meet Tom Barrack! While in LA I can visit Merkin'
Epstein drafts weekly schedule listing Barrack among visitors alongside Leon Black, Thiel, Summers, Woody Allen, Rothschild
After Trump's election, Epstein tells contact: 'TOM barrack is your point person' in context of Middle East figure seeking access to new president
Epstein forwards article: Trump 'kicked around ideas for his inauguration... with two of his oldest friends, Mark Burnett and Thomas Barrack Jr.'
Sultan Bin Sulayem asks Epstein: 'Should I accept the invitation sent by Tom barrack' regarding inauguration. Epstein advises on logistics.
Epstein iMessages: 'ask him if he will see tom barrack, thats the most important' and 'he is free to call me for inside baseball' regarding Jared Kushner meeting
Michael Wolff emails Epstein seeking introduction to Tom Barrack for Trump book: 'You mentioned you were friends with Tom Barrack'
Barrack emails Epstein: 'We decided last night that we both love you and want to be your butler's.' Epstein: 'When do we see you? Are you meeting Raafat?'
Epstein sends link about Barrack's LA megamansion by Peter Marino to Jabor
Epstein iMessage about meeting Anil Ambani: 'you should meet with tom barrack' and later 'Tom barrack with me in palm beach tues wed'
Epstein sends Barrack article about 9/11 families suing Saudi Arabia
Epstein to Sultan Bin Sulayem: 'barrack said to give you a hug for him'
Epstein emails Michael Wolff single word: 'Barrack' — apparently providing the introduction
Epstein to Wolff: 'barrack gone dark' amid discussion of White House turmoil
Terje Rod-Larsen asks Epstein for Tom Barrack's contact information or to forward invitation
NYT reporter Landon Thomas Jr. emails Epstein about pitching Barrack profile: 'Do you think he takes it?'
Landon Thomas Jr. discusses Barrack urging Trump to broaden appeal at Bedminster dinners
Washington Post article: Barrack says he is 'stunned' by Trump rhetoric. Epstein forwards to Lawrence Summers with note about 'public link to manafort will be a disaster'
Epstein and Nicholas Ribis discuss Barrack's interview
Landon Thomas Jr. sends Epstein link about 'Barrack/Trump/Russia'
Michael Wolff tells Epstein about his book: 'Just passing reference that you, Tom Barrack, and Trump were once friends. One mention. No inference.' Epstein: 'barrack keeps texting me'
Landon Thomas Jr. tells Epstein: 'MW says you are airbrushed out of DJT history while Barrack sticks around'
Steve Bannon forwards Mueller investigation news to Epstein: 'Gates served this brother up' re: Mueller team questioning Tom Barrack
Epstein iMessage: 'They all connect to tom barrack, oy' in context of Manafort investigation
Epstein iMessage exchange mentioning 'Nick ribs? Tom barrack?' alongside Steve Bannon discussing Russia connections, Leon Black
iMessage: 'Barrack won't show well here' in context of Qatar, Michael Cohen investigations
Epstein drafts contact list mentioning 'barrack' alongside barak, zagat, prince andrew, jagland, clinton, churkin, woody, and many others
Barrack referenced in conversation about being 'under investigation' related to inauguration committee
Barrack federally indicted on charges of acting as unregistered foreign agent for UAE, obstruction of justice, and making false statements to FBI
Barrack acquitted on all federal charges
At a Glance
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2 sources for flight appearances
Epstein Flight Logs (1 entries)
2000
“Appeared on 1 documented flights between Teterboro Airport, NJ and Palm Beach International, FL”
Sources
1 source for known connections
Shared Flight Appearances
“Appears on flights with 2 other persons in the Epstein network”
Sources
1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 5 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
Activity Timeline
Known Connections (2)
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Flight Log Appearances (1)
| Date | Route | Aircraft | Co-Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2000 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Palm Beach International, FL | N212JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell |
Black Book Entry
Document Mentions
Email Mentions (39)
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FW: CNN Article
Jeffrey — I thought this article on Tom would interest u -- Nick http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/06/politics/tom-barrack-donald-trump-inauguration/index.ht
Re:
Hope ur good. Let's catch up
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APNewsBreak: Mueller team questions Trump friend Tom Barrack
APNewsBreak: Mueller team questions Trump friend Tom Barrack Associated Press Tom LoBianco May 5, 2018 httos://aonews.com/6dd33b4234634079821e5825f
Fw: Fwd: APNewsBreak: Mueller team questions Trump friend Tom Barrack
Gates served this brother up
Re: A few favors...
So...I'm doing this Trump book for a pile of money and with so far quite a bit of cooperation from them (DT called me the other day and spent 45 minu
Re: Presidential inauguration
Should I accept the invitation sent by Tom barrack Sent from my iPhone
Re: Presidential inauguration
Should I accept the invitation sent by Tom barrack
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