Article 71HR1 ‘Deeply ashamed’ Larry Summers steps back from public life over Epstein links

‘Deeply ashamed’ Larry Summers steps back from public life over Epstein links

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Former treasury secretary steps away to rebuild trust' after severe backlash but will continue teaching Harvard classes

The Harvard professor and economist Larry Summers said he would be stepping back from public life after documents released by the House oversight committee revealed email exchanges between Summers and the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who called himself Summers' wing man".

Politico reported on Monday that Summers, a former treasury secretary, expressed deep regret for past messages with Epstein.

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