Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Larry Summers Steps Back Amid Epstein Ties
Harvard professor Larry Summers said he's sorry for being friends with Jeffrey Epstein, a bad man who hurt young girls.
He won't do public events for now.
A senator said Harvard should stop working with him.
They found emails showing they talked about personal stuff.
He'll still teach at Harvard but not work at another place.
Larry Summers, Harvard professor and former president, apologized for his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
Summers will pause public appearances to focus on rebuilding trust and repairing relationships
Emails revealed years of personal communication between Summers and Epstein, including sexist remarks and romantic advice
Summers will continue teaching at Harvard but end his fellowship at the Center for American Progress
Elizabeth Warren called for Harvard to cut ties with Summers due to his connection to Epstein
- Who
- Larry Summers, a Harvard professor and former university president
- What
- Apologized for his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and paused public appearances
- When
- Monday, October 28, 2019
- Where
- Harvard University
- Why
- Due to his relationship with Epstein, a convicted sex offender
Those Calling for Action Against Summers
Supporters of Summers
Epstein Connection
Those Calling for Action Against Summers
Summers' continued communication with Epstein despite knowing his history of sexual abuse is unacceptable
Supporters of Summers
Summers has apologized and taken responsibility for his actions
- Age
- 69
- Position
- Harvard University Professor and former President
- Relationship Duration
- 2013-2019
- Epstein's Conviction
- 2008, solicitation of prostitution and solicitation of prostitution with a minor
- Warren's Stance
- Called for Harvard to cut ties with Summers
Sources
‘Deeply ashamed’: Harvard prof. Larry Summers apologises over Epstein ties, pauses public roles
'Deeply ashamed': Lawrence Summers steps back from public commitments after Epstein scandal
Ex-Harvard Chief Larry Summers Pulls Back From Public Life After Epstein Revelations
Larry Summers takes ‘full responsibility’ for having ties with Epstein, steps back from public commitments. Details here
Ex-Harvard president Larry Summers quits public roles amid Epstein emails: ‘I am deeply ashamed of my actions’
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