The controversy has spread across Europe and the United States, with institutions acting quickly to limit damage to their image. In many cases, the resignations have come not because crimes were proven, but because associations with Epstein became public. UK and Norway see high-profile exitsIn the United Kingdom, Morgan McSweeney, chief of staff to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, stepped down from his post. Pressure mounted on him after it was revealed that he had advised the appointment of Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the United States. Fallout reaches the United StatesIn the US, the Epstein files have led to several senior resignations.

Source: News 24 February 09, 2026 22:01 UTC