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Former Obama White House Counsel Resigns Amid Epstein Files Backlash

Former Obama White House Counsel Resigns Amid Epstein Files Backlash

Summary

Kathy Ruemmler, who was a top lawyer at Goldman Sachs, quit her job after emails showed her links to Jeffrey Epstein. Ruemmler had described Epstein as like a brother and had accepted gifts from him while working in private practice.

Key Facts

  • Kathy Ruemmler was a legal officer at Goldman Sachs.
  • She announced she would leave her role by June 30, 2026.
  • Emails connected her to Jeffrey Epstein, calling him a "brother."
  • She received gifts like a luxury fur coat and handbags from Epstein.
  • Ruemmler now describes Epstein as a "monster."
  • The situation reflects broader fallout from Epstein files affecting notable figures.

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