By Zo Terrana
Staff Writer
Amidst the political chaos of files surrounding the deceased and disgraced child sex trafficker, Jefferey Epstein, being released to the public, a wave of resignations have occurred across 10 countries. The release of the Epstein files have prompted 15 high ranking international figures to resign from various positions, because of their ties to Epstein.
The United Kingdom has seen the largest amount of resignations thus far with other nations like Slovakia, Sweden and Norway seeing top diplomats and ministers stepping down from their official positions according to TimesNow News.
The UK has witnessed former ambassador Peter Mandelson, adviser Adam Perry and Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney all step down due to the “mounting pressure over the files.”
Other parts of Europe, particularly Slovakia and Sweden, have experienced a shake up of officials. Former foreign minister and national security adviser, Miroslav Lajcak of Slovakia, resigned along with Sweden's senior diplomat Joanna Rubinstein and Norway's ambassador Mona Juul all announcing their resignation, according to TimesNow News.
These diplomats' controversial links to Epstein initiating their resignation has led to formal inquiries. In the UK, Prime Minister Starmer apologized to the English population, saying the UK police has opened up a review into claims against former Prince Andrew of Britain and second child to Queen Elizabeth II.
In Norway, a probe has been launched against former prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland and Senior diplomat Terje Rød-Larsen is also under investigation, TimesNow News reports.
Former Minister Jack Lang of France was issued an official summons by the French government while Poland, Latvia and Turkey have created special investigative teams to examine human trafficking claims and potential collusion with high ranking government officials.
European and Nordic countries have not been the only nations under scrutiny. Prominent United States officials, billionaires and personnel have been linked to Epstein.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, expressing regret over meeting with Epstein, stepped down from the board of his own foundation. Gates said he was “foolish” for associating himself with Epstein according to ABC News
President Donald Trump is mentioned approximately 38,000 times within the files according to TimesNow News.
The president dismissed the nearly 3 million files released by the Department of Justice saying it’s “really time” for the country to move on from Epstein, the Hill reported.
Members of Congress have begun reviewing unredacted versions of the Justice Department’s files on Epstein on Feb. 9, according to NBC News.
