Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein maintained what appears to have been a close, personal friendship spanning at least from the early 2000s into the late 2010s. Mandelson — a high-profile British politician who served under multiple governments and later was named UK Ambassador to the United States — was linked to Epstein via numerous communications, personal visits, and favors. In a “birthday book” compiled for Epstein’s 50th birthday (2003), Mandelson reportedly described Epstein as “my best pal.” Over the years, it’s now documented that Epstein paid for some of Mandelson’s travel, and the two flew on Epstein’s private plane. In internal documents from a major bank, Epstein’s relationship with Mandelson is described as “particularly close.” At times when Epstein was under legal pressure — including after his 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor — Mandelson wrote to him with warm, supportive words, encouraged Epstein to “fight for early release,” and expressed belief in him.

The deep intimacy of their connection — especially given Epstein’s crimes — has triggered intense scrutiny and major consequences. In 2025, as newly released emails and letters exposed the extent of their correspondence and the warmth of Mandelson’s support, his government role became untenable: he was swiftly dismissed from his post as ambassador. Mandelson has since expressed “deep regret” for having maintained the association and called Epstein a “charismatic criminal liar,” stating that he “fell for his lies.” Nevertheless, critics argue that the volume and nature of the contact — including intervention attempts on Epstein’s behalf — raise serious ethical and moral questions. The revelation forces a reckoning: how many key global-power figures maintained — and possibly enabled — ties to a known predator, and why did they continue long after his crimes became public?



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