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Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers Takes Leave From Harvard Following Release of Epstein Communications
Nov 20, 2025 05:25 pm CST
Larry Summers, former US Treasury Secretary and Harvard president, has taken an abrupt leave from his teaching and administrative positions at Harvard University following the disclosure of emails revealing his friendly relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The decision comes amid a reopened university investigation and after Summers had already severed ties with multiple organizations including OpenAI.
Former Harvard President Larry Summers Withdraws from Public Roles Following Epstein Email Revelations
Nov 18, 2025 04:27 pm CST
Former Harvard President and US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has announced his withdrawal from public commitments after emails revealed his continued relationship with Jeffrey Epstein following the financier's 2008 conviction. While expressing deep shame and taking responsibility for his "misguided decision," Summers will continue teaching at Harvard while focusing on repairing personal relationships.