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# Peter Mandelson ## Summary Peter Benjamin Mandelson, Baron Mandelson, is a [BritishBritish Labour Party politician](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Mandelson) who servedpolitician, asformer [EuropeanEuropean Commissioner for Trade from 2004 to 2008](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Peter-Mandelson)Trade, and held multiplefounding cabinetchairman positionsof underGlobal PrimeCounsel, Ministersa [Tonystrategic Blairadvisory andfirm. GordonThe Brown](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2008/oct/03/mandelson.labour).Epstein Hearchive wasreveals [Memberone of Parliament for Hartlepool from 1992the tomost 2004](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Peter-Mandelson)intimate and co-founded thesustained lobbyingrelationships firmof [Globalany Counselfigure in 2010](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Mandelson). 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This pattern shows Epstein using Mandelson's political intelligencea asdetailed currencymeeting withreport hisfrom owna bankingNedbank contacts. Mandelsonmeeting alsoabout sharedestablishing pre-publicationa editorialCongolese contentbank withthat Epstein.would Inhandle May**"Management 2012,of hePublic forwardedOil aFunds"** draftand Guardian**"Government articleDebt co-authoredTransactions"** within EdCongo-Brazzaville, Ballsinvolving (thenformer ShadowCentral Chancellor)Bank onVice-Governor EURigobert economicAndely. policy,([Email seekingthread](/thread/EFTA01834155)) ### Epstein'sHealth feedbackDependency beforeand publicationPersonal ([vol00009-efta00647710-pdf]).Vulnerability InOn 2011,June Epstein28, invited2010, Mandelson to Paris:texted ["steve..Epstein: I**"I am infeeling paris,jangly. wouldDo you and lawrence want to stop by,? peter mandelson will be here tonightthink atthis 8"](/thread/EFTA01870028).is Incos Januaryof 2012,flight? MandelsonNerves wrote:about "Stillbook lookingand forwardjob toprospects? seeingOr me?that I arrive at garehave dustopped nordtaking atniaspan?"** 5Epstein 30",replied: referring**"all toof anthe apparentabove."** planned([Email visit.thread](/thread/EFTA01814677)) In 2013, Epstein's assistant invited prominent figures to a dinner partyMandelson atwas Epstein'sconsulting ManhattanEpstein townhouse:about ["Peterhis Mandelsonmedication and Ehudmental Barakhealth, arereflecting amonga thelevel dinnerof guests"](/thread/EFTA02099680),personal withdependency invitationsthat sentgoes tofar Ericbeyond Schmidta andcasual Waltersocial Isaacson.acquaintance. ### Final Exchanges and Prince Andrew Reference (2016) The final substantive exchanges in the archive come from NovemberCopyright 2016,Warning: aroundProtecting the time of Donald Trump's election. Correspondence On November 6, 2016, Mandelson praised Trump's political skill: ["By way, as political practitioner, donald is phenomenal. The craft and tenacity are amazing"](/thread/vol00009-efta01062574-pdf). Epstein agreed it was ["his to win"](/thread/vol00009-efta01062574-pdf) before Trump lost dueadvised toMandelson: ["skill**"peter, andin experienceyour lackingdisclaimer unfortunately"](/thread/vol00009-efta01062572-pdf). Inat the same November 2016 thread, Mandelson asked: ["How is sarah (not fergie)?"](/thread/vol00009-efta01062574-pdf). Thebottom questionof showsyour familiarityemails withyou Epstein'sshould socialadd, circle,copyright with- theall parentheticalrights distinguishingreserved. someonethis namedmakes Sarahit fromproblematic Sarahfor Fergusona (Duchessnewspaper ofto York).print Inwithout aconsent."** revealing([Document](/drive/vol00009-efta01062570-pdf)) This exchange,shows Epstein wrote: ["in hindsight. youwas wereactively rightthinking about staying away from andrew. I waspreventing righttheir incorrespondence yourfrom stayingbeing withpublished rinaldo"](/thread/EFTA01737968),— referencinganticipating [Princethe Andrew](/person/prince-andrew-duke-of-york)very anddisclosure [Reinaldothat Avilaeventually Daoccurred. ## Silva](/person/reinaldo-avila-da-silva),Early Mandelson'sRelationship: long-termGhislaine romanticMaxwell partner.(2002) The Thisarchive confirmsreveals that Mandelson had previously warned Epstein about maintainingthe aMandelson-Epstein relationship with Prince Andrew—significant because it shows Mandelson recognizedwas theinitially dangermediated ofthrough Andrew's[Ghislaine associationMaxwell](/person/ghislaine-maxwell), with Epstein but chose to maintain his ownwhom relationship.Mandelson Thehad commentan alsointimate, revealsflirtatious Epsteincorrespondence hadas givenearly Mandelsonas personalmid-2002 relationship— advicebefore aboutEpstein's Reinaldo,criminal demonstratinginvestigation thebecame depthpublic: - of**June their17–20, personal2002**: intimacy. ##When Connections Mandelson'sMaxwell correspondencetold intersectshim with"do numerousnot otherbe individualsdisgusting," inMandelson Epstein'sreplied: network.**"I Hislove primarydisgusting. connectionThat's waswhy [GhislaineI Maxwell](/person/ghislaine-maxwell),am withwild whomand hedangerous, sharedand [65twice emails](/person/ghislaine-maxwell).fallen...."** Maxwell servedwarned: as**"You anspoiled intermediaryJeffrey's andlunch. socialPete coordinator,I arranginghave meetingswarned andyou travel.about Thethat emailsbefore. showBehave aor playful,you familiarwill dynamic,be withpunished Maxwelllike writingthe inbad Juneboy 2002:you ["doare."** notShe bealso disgusting"](/thread/EFTA02335064)assured andhim: ["Suffice**"Suffice it to say that neither me not mine will lead to the third spill. You know what they say though. 3rd timespill"** lucky?"](/thread/EFTA02333524),— referencing Mandelson'shis two prior cabinetforced resignations. Mandelson had [23 shared emails](/person/jes-staley-jpmorgan) with [Jes Staley](/person/jes-staley-jpmorgan), then CEO of J.P.And: Morgan's**"every investmenttime bank.you Indo Julynot 2010,hear asfrom Mandelsonme wasit leavingmeans government,that heI forwardedam Staley'sbusy messageworking to Epsteinkeep andyou notedto "Nicethe guy,style jes".you Staleyhave hadbecome writtenaccustomed aboutto."** Mandelson's([Email bookthread](/thread/EFTA02335064)) - reception:**September "You14, should2002**: feelMandelson greatwrote aboutMaxwell: the**"I book'sfeel reception.so Amazing.low Ifthat I can ever help on your next chapter, please lethardly mecommunicate know".but TheI archivewill alsopull showsmyself Epsteintogether... forwardingMissing Mandelson'syou. GlobalLove CounselP."** bankingMaxwell analysisreplied: to**"Pete, Staley,what demonstratingis howwrong, EpsteinI leveragedam Mandelson'shere politicalfor intelligenceyou. withinCall hisme financial- network. MandelsonClinton appearssd inhe correspondencewill withdo severalwhat otheryou Epsteinwant associatesat includingthe [Borisconference."** Nikolic](/person/boris-nikolic),([Email [Evathread](/thread/EFTA02335098)) - Dubin](/person/eva-dubin-dubinandco),Maxwell [Reinaldodiscussed Avilatraveling Dawith Silva](/person/reinaldo-avila-da-silva),Clinton and [Desmond Shum](/person/desmond-shum-). In September 2010, Epstein suggested Mandelson ["email boris, he just took off from d.c."](/thread/EFTA01984493)Epstein: regarding**"JE Chinaand connections.are Inwill Junebe 2010,in EpsteinEurope wrotecoming tow/Clinton Mandelsonthat copyingweek Evaof Dubin:the "my1st godOct daughterand celinawe would love a tour of oxford. on sat.. can you arrange orto"** i([Email willthread](/thread/EFTA02334464)), haveand ghislainereferenced do**"flying it". Amy Junehelicopter 2020from letterPB to the US Attorney for the Southern DistrictIsland"** ofwhile Newdiscussing York**"plans specificallyw/you urged+ investigationact. offor the Mandelson-Epstein-Princemoney"** Andrew([Email triangle:thread](/thread/EFTA02333792)). Maxwell's "Epstein'spromise associates,to Andrew,keep Mandelson and Spacey had social or professional connexions with each other in England". The letter stated: "Mandelson's intimacy with"to Epsteinthe lastedstyle overyou ahave periodbecome ofaccustomed yearsto" and heher stayedassurance inthat at"neither leastme twonot ofmine Epstein'swill properties,lead includingto the New York mansion" and noted "Onthird onespill" staysuggest heshe was— accompaniedand by his partner Reinaldo Avila da Silva, who might also repay interview". The author speculated: "I would not beextension surprisedEpstein's ifoperation Epstein— offeredhad thesome servicesform of meninfluence or boys to those of his guests whom he thought might enjoy them", though acknowledged "Mandelson may have no relevant information about Epstein's sexual crimes but he may have someleverage aboutover hisMandelson's businesslifestyle and financial dealings".career. ## Visits to Epstein Properties The archive and related documents provide**New evidenceYork ofMansion visits— toMultiple multipleVisits Epstein(2012–2013, properties:post-conviction)**: **Little St. James island**: A [Daily Mail- article](/drive/vol00009-efta01205884-pdf)**May from2012**: MarchMandelson 2011appeared byon estateLesley managersGroff's Miles**"NY andPeople Cathyto Alexander,See whoList"** workedas at**"Available Little(except St.for JamesTuesday fromnight, 1999-2007,May explicitly29; confirms:leaves ["PeterWed, MandelsonMay holidayed30, thereat withnoon)"** hisalongside long-termnames boyfriendincluding Reinaldo,"Barbro's whogirl," sufferedLarry sunburnDelson, and whined about it 'like a baby', says Cathy"](/drive/vol00009-efta01205884-pdf). This isothers. a([Document](/drive/vol00009-efta00412609-pdf)) directEpstein's eyewitnessschedule accountconfirmed of**"Peter Mandelson visiting the island with Reinaldo Avila dain Silva.NY Thearound sameMay article26th-30th"** notesduring the estate managers observed ["beautiful girlssame whoweek paradedas aboutmeetings thewith houseReid toplessWeingarten or(Epstein's naked"](/drive/vol00009-efta01205884-pdf)attorney) and ["some girls who I thought were very young-looking — about 16 or 17 easily"](/drive/vol00009-efta01205884-pdf), providing context about the environment at the propertydinners duringwith the"Sultan." period([Document](/drive/vol00009-efta00412482-pdf)) ofAn Mandelson'sAmtrak visit.ticket Maxwell'swas 2002booked referenceby toEpstein's flyingstaff ["myfor helicopterMandelson from PB to the Island"](/thread/EFTA02333792) whenNew discussingYork callingPenn MandelsonStation alignsto withBoston coordinationon ofMay such30. visits.([Document](/drive/vol00009-efta00412380-pdf)) **Manhattan- townhouse**:**April Epstein4, hosted2013**: at[Lesley leastGroff](/person/lesley-groff) oneconfirmed documenteda dinner in April 2013 at his New YorkEpstein's residencehome: where**"Woody ["PeterAllen, MandelsonSoon andYi, Ehud BarakBarak, arePeter amongMandelson, theJes dinnerStaley, guests"](/thread/EFTA02099680),mort withZuckerman invitations(who sentwants to Eric Schmidt and Walter Isaacson, though the archive does not confirmbring whethera Mandelsondate) actuallyare attended.all Theconfirmed."** June([Email 2020thread](/thread/EFTA02143900)) A letter[letter to the US AttorneyAttorney](/drive/vol00009-efta00086575-pdf) statesstated that Mandelson "stayed**"stayed in at least two of Epstein's properties, including the New York mansion". **Paris apartment**: Multiple references indicate Mandelson visited or planned to visit Epstein's Paris residence. In November 2011, Mandelson messaged "In paris just passing your apartment". In January 2012, he wrote "Still looking forward to seeing me? I arrive at gare du nord at 5 30", referring to an apparent planned visit. An email from Epstein's staff discusses coordinating ["Eduardo and Peter Mandelson"](/thread/EFTA02177262) for a Paris visit in January 2012, with [Lesley Groff](/person/lesley-groff) writing: ["I will send Valdson an email about Eduardo and Petermansion. MandelsonOn justone sostay he has a heads up"](/thread/EFTA02177262), referring to Valdson, Epstein's Paris household manager. In April 2011, Epstein invited contacts to Paris, noting ["peter mandelson will be here tonight at 8"](/thread/EFTA01870028). **Palm Beach residence**: No specific documented visits found in the archive, though Mandelson's book was sent via FedEx to "the Palm Beach house" in July 2010. **New Mexico ranch**: Public reportingaccompanied by the Daily Mail shows photographic evidence of Mandelson at Epstein's New Mexico ranch in 2006, but no corroborating evidence for this visit was foundhis inpartner theReinaldo emailAvila archiveda itself.Silva."** ## Document References Mandelson appears in numerousA DOJ-released[letter documentssent beyondto the email correspondence. Several documents capture his involvement in business matters while still serving as Business Secretary, including correspondenceUS withAttorney Sultanfor Ahmedthe BinSouthern SulayemDistrict of DP World regarding ["London Gateway Port & Park"](/drive/vol00011-efta02434777-pdf) developmentNew inYork](/drive/vol00009-efta00086575-pdf), Novemberdated 2009,June where2020, Epsteinurged appearsinvestigators to haveseek editedinformation thefrom letterMandelson. beforeIt itstated: was**"Although sentnot toas Mandelson. Documentsdeep showa therelationship exchangeas ofAndrew's, Mandelson's contact information,intimacy with one contact card listing his mobile, home, and work details being forwarded through Epstein'sEpstein network.lasted Whenover thea numbersperiod initiallyof didn'tyears."** appear,The anwriter emailspeculated: notes**"I ["sorry..would not sure wh the numbers didn't come up"](/drive/vol00011-efta02440539-pdf) followed by the mobile and home numbers. A January 2012 email from [Lesley Groff](/person/lesley-groff) discusses travel arrangements: ["I think [redacted] might be in Europe, I am going to seesurprised if IEpstein canoffered getthe holdservices of her today. I dontmen wantor himboys to [x] be alone!"](/thread/EFTA02177262), then adds ["I will send Valdson an email about Eduardo andthose Peterof Mandelsonhis justguests sowhom he has a heads up"](/thread/EFTA02177262), referring to coordination with Epstein's Paris household manager regarding Mandelson's visit. An Aprilthought 2015might emailenjoy fromthem... [DavidEpstein Stern](/person/david-stern)would forwardshave anhad announcementaccess to Epstein: ["Lord Peterboys Mandelsonwho haswere joinedbrothers, thefriends advisoryor boardlovers of Sapinda Holding B.V."](/drive/vol00010-efta01744877-pdf) with German businessman Lars Windhorst.the Stern'sgirls commentary:he ["Germanexploited."** fraudThe collectingletter billionaires"](/drive/vol00010-efta01744877-pdf). Analso FBIlinked interviewMandelson with pilot David Rodgers (February 7, 2020) extensively reviewed flightPrince logsAndrew and passengerKevin manifestsSpacey: covering**"Epstein's 1991-2007associates, ([vol00009-efta00159180-pdf]).Andrew, Mandelson is not mentioned by name in the reviewed portions of the pilot interview. The pilot's testimony notes that after February 2007, he ["was instructed/advised to stop"](/drive/vol00009-efta00159180-pdf) recordingand passengerSpacey names,had whichsocial wouldor explainprofessional theconnexions absencewith ofeach laterother flightin records.England."** ## Victim Correspondence and InvestigationsConnections Multiple documents from- 2025-2026**[Jeffrey consistEpstein](/person/jeffrey-epstein)**: of5,641 emails from an Epstein— victimthe (identifieddominant ascorrespondence Sarahin Ransomethe basedarchive, onspanning herpolitical emailstrategy, addresscareer [email protected]planning, inpersonal otherrelationships, documents)financial tointelligence, UKand authoritiessexually andcharged journalistsbanter. - demanding**[Ghislaine investigationMaxwell](/person/ghislaine-maxwell)**: of65 Mandelson.emails In— Marchthe 2025,initial sheintermediary wrote:who ["Thankintroduced youMandelson to the DailyEpstein's Mailcircle, forwith yourflirtatious recentcorrespondence investigationfrom into2002 Peterincluding Mandelson.references It'sto amazingClinton, whatthe youisland, findand whenmaintaining youMandelson's dolifestyle. - your**[Lesley jobGroff](/person/lesley-groff)**: instead32 ofemails bullying— rapeEpstein's victims"](/thread/vol00009-efta00143627-pdf).executive Sheassistant, demanded:who ["SOmanaged WHENMandelson's ARENew WEYork GOINGschedules, TOguest GETlists, [redacted]and ANDtravel PETERarrangements MANDELSONincluding ONAmtrak THEbookings. - STAND!!**[Jes WHYStaley](/person/jes-staley)**: DO23 Iemails GET— TOthen LOSECEO EVERYTHING,of ANDJPMorgan's THEYinvestment LIVEbank. HAPPILYEpstein EVERconnected AFTER????"](/thread/vol00009-efta00143627-pdf)Mandelson and stated: ["NOW I FIND OUTStaley THATfor PETERcareer MANDELSONpurposes, WASand ALSOforwarded EMAILINGMandelson's [redacted]!!!!confidential WTF??"](/thread/vol00009-efta00143627-pdf),LIBOR demandinganalysis to know ["WHERE IS THE EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN MANDELSON AND [redacted]!!"](/thread/vol00009-efta00143627-pdf). InStaley. - another**[Desmond MarchShum](/person/desmond-shum)**: 202517 email,emails she— linkedlikely Mandelsonconnected to the broader Epstein network: ["THIS OBVIOUSLY TIES INMandelson's WITHChina PETERbusiness MANDELSON,interests JESthrough STAYELYGlobal ETC!"](/thread/vol00009-efta00143470-pdf)Counsel. - and**Rigobert demandedAndely**: Daily13 Mailemails journalist— Danielformer BatesVice-Governor tellof the FCACentral ["EVERYTHINGBank YOUof KNOWCongo, ABOUTinvolved PETERin MANDELSONthe ANDCongolese WHATbank YOUproject KNOWMandelson ABOUTbrought JESto STALEYEpstein. - AND**[Benjamin ADAMWegg-Prosser](/person/benjamin-legg-prosser)**: CASTELLANI"](/thread/vol00009-efta00143470-pdf).10 Sheemails also— referencedMandelson's ["Lesleylongtime Groffaide and co"](/thread/vol00009-efta00143585-pdf) as employeesco-founder of the trafficking operation and stated ["I want a full investigation into Peter Mandelson"](/thread/vol00009-efta00143585-pdf). AnGlobal emailCounsel, fromreferenced journalistby DanielEpstein Batesas sent"Ben" in February 2025 states: ["the Daily Mail wouldpolitical bestrategy interesteddiscussions. - in**[Boris speakingNikolic](/person/boris-nikolic)**: to9 youemails about— whatEpstein youassociate rememberwho aboutappeared Peteron Mandelsonthe andsame Jeffreyscheduling Epstein...documents Ias thinkMandelson. - this**Reinaldo isAvila aDa reallySilva**: important8 storyemails given— Mandelson's role as UK ambassador to thepartner, US"](/thread/vol00009-efta00143470-pdf). Thefor Septemberwhom 2025Epstein FBIarranged Newsaccommodation Briefingand summarizingabout Wallwhose Streetrelationship JournalEpstein reportingclaimed notescredit. - that**[Rosalyn Mandelson'sFontanilla](/person/rosalyn-fontanilla)**: ["10-page8 letteremails calling— Epstein 'myhousehold beststaff. - pal'"](/drive/vol00009-efta00163802-pdf)**Oleg wasDeripaska**: includedReferenced in Epstein's 50th birthday book alongside letters from Trump, Clinton, Leon Black, Alan Dershowitz, Les Wexner,correspondence Vera— Wang,Russian andoligarch others.whom TheMandelson birthdaydirectly bookfacilitated wasmeeting ["handedwith overEpstein. - after**Prince aAndrew**: congressionalReferenced subpoena"](/drive/vol00009-efta00163802-pdf)— toMandelson thewarned HouseEpstein Oversightabout Committee.associating Thewith WSJAndrew; reportEpstein brokelater onacknowledged September"you 8,were 2025,right theabout daystaying beforeaway Mandelson'sfrom dismissalandrew." - as**[Woody UKAllen](/person/woody-allen)**, Ambassador**[Ehud toBarak](/person/ehud-barak)**, the**[Mort UnitedZuckerman](/person/mort-zuckerman)**: States,Co-guests providingat the immediate context forApril his2013 removaldinner fromat theEpstein's post.mansion.

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