A trove of emails released by Congress on Wednesday has unveiled disturbing correspondence between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Tom Barrack, the current US ambassador to Turkey. In a 2016 email, Epstein instructed Barrack to “send photos of you and child.. – make me smile.” Epstein later responded, “Photos look good,” though the nature of the photos and the identity of the “child” remain unclear. At the time, Barrack was not affiliated with the US government but was deeply involved in Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, orchestrating introductions between Trump and senior UAE officials. Barrack later chaired Trump’s inaugural committee. The emails reveal Epstein’s continued contact with Trump’s inner circle years after Trump claims to have severed ties with him. Epstein, who died in jail in 2019, was first convicted of sexual offenses in 2008. The disclosure also highlights Barrack’s extensive ties to Middle Eastern investors, including UAE sovereign wealth funds, and his role in Trump’s Middle East foreign policy. Additionally, the emails show Epstein’s direct communication with UAE elites, such as Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, chairman of DP World. The revelations underscore Epstein’s connections to powerful figures and raise further questions about his influence and activities.
Jeffrey Epstein asked US ambassador to Turkey to ‘make him smile’ with ‘child’ photo
