Epstein sympathized with Kavanaugh during supreme court confirmation, emails show

The Guardian - World NewsEN 4 min read 100% complete by Stephanie KirchgaessnerFebruary 16, 2026 at 01:00 PM

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Newly released emails and texts reveal that Jeffrey Epstein sympathized with Brett Kavanaugh during his 2018 Supreme Court confirmation hearings. Epstein believed Christine Blasey Ford's allegations of sexual assault could derail Kavanaugh's nomination. He critiqued the Republican's handling of Ford's testimony, calling the appointment of a female prosecutor a "lethal mistake." Epstein outlined questions he felt should have been asked of Ford, focusing on her memory of the event and her personal history. The messages, released by the Department of Justice, show Epstein closely followed the confirmation process, even drawing parallels to his own experiences. The meaning of Epstein's statement "I've sat in Kavanaugh chair. I'm thinking of November" remains unclear.

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