Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Trump Denies Knowing UK Envoy Fired Over Epstein Ties
The UK's ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, was fired because of his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, who was involved in bad things.
When asked about it, Donald Trump said he didn't know Mandelson, even though they had met.
Before he was fired, Mandelson admitted more details about his relationship with Epstein would come out.
Emails showed Mandelson was in contact with Epstein and the Prime Minister of the UK said he wouldn't have appointed him had he known the extent of the friendship.
Trump stated he didn't know Peter Mandelson.
Mandelson was fired as UK Ambassador due to ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
Mandelson described Epstein as "my best pal."
Emails revealed Mandelson's communication with Epstein.
Mandelson and Trump met in the White House in May.
- Who
- Donald Trump, Peter Mandelson, Keir Starmer, Jeffrey Epstein
- What
- Trump denied knowing Peter Mandelson who was fired due to links with Jeffrey Epstein.
- When
- During Trump's UK visit, May 2024
- Where
- White House, UK
- Why
- Mandelson's relationship with Epstein became public.
- Event
- Trump's visit to the UK
- People Involved
- Trump, Peter Mandelson, Keir Starmer, Jeffrey Epstein
- Mandelson's Role
- Former UK Ambassador to the US
- Reason for Dismissal
- Links to Jeffrey Epstein
- Trump's Stance
- Denied knowing Mandelson
- Key Detail
- Mandelson described Epstein as 'my best pal'