Paolo Zampolli

Paolo Zampolli is identified as a former special envoy for President Trump. He is currently newsworthy due to his recent endorsement of Russia's participation in the upcoming Paralympics. This endorsement is significant because it comes after years of Russia being banned from global sporting events due to cheating schemes and its invasion of Ukraine. His support for Russia's return has been met with dismay in European capitals. Separately, Zampolli's name has surfaced in connection to Jeffrey Epstein, as a Brazilian woman mentioned him in an article about Epstein's private plane.