News · 25 February 2026
Larry Summers quits Harvard role following Jeffrey Epstein scrutiny
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Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has announced his resignation as a tenured professor at Harvard University following intense scrutiny regarding his relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The economist, who previously served as the university’s president, faced backlash after released emails revealed he maintained contact with Epstein until 2019. Summers expressed deep shame over the association and confirmed he will step down at the end of the current academic year.
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