According to officials, the top diplomat Peter Mandelson of the United Kingdom was removed from his post on Thursday His relationship Late infamous financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Stephen Dauti, Minister of State for Europe, North America and Foreign Area of UK, Announced House of Commons citing “Additional Information in Written Email” by Mandelson.
Dauti cited a message in which Mandelson said that he felt that Epstein 2008 punishment To urge prostitution to a minor in Florida, “was wrong and should be challenged.” Epstein, who Death in New York Jail Sale In 2019, waiting for the case on allegations of sex trafficking, pleaded guilty In the earlier case.
“Email shows … that the depth of Lord Madison’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein is different from known at the time of his appointment,” said Dauti. “As we are all victims of Epstein’s frightening crimes, [Mandelson] The immediate effect has been withdrawn as ambassador. ,
Firing comes after an American home panel A book released In 2003, a gift was gifted to a sexual criminal convicted for his 50th birthday, which included one. 10 page note About his friendship with Mandalson. The so-called birthday book, co-scientist and socialite compiled by Maxwell, also compiled by Maxwell Noted note President Trump, former President Clinton and other prominent people blamed.
Mandelson’s note was together with several photos of the two and referred to Epstein as “My Best Pal”.
After the book is released, The Diplomat Expressed regrets On their relationship an interview With the sun.
“One, I feel a tremendous understanding, the intensive sense of sympathy for those who suffered as a result of their behavior and their illegal, criminal activities,” he said. “And secondly, I regret it very deep, in fact, to take that association with him, more than as much as I should have done.”
Mandelson was a prominent player in the efforts of Britain to make a favor with Trump, which helped to give land to Britain First bilateral trade deal Between White House Torphing Uchpel earlier this year. East Embasador too Talked enthusiastically Regarding President’s upcoming visit in a recent interview Breitbart News,
“Raja is going to roll the red carpet for President Trump,” Mandelson told the outlet. “I think it just shows how much our country respects the President, and I think it reflects the proximity of our two countries.”
The hill has reached the White House for comment.
