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Deb Haaland's 2014 Jet Linked to Epstein Investigation Renewed

3/6/2026

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In 2014, Deb Haaland, the Democratic frontrunner for New Mexico governor, flew on a jet linked to Jeffrey Epstein chartered by Gary King while running for lieutenant governor.
Haaland's spokesperson said she was unaware of the jet's ties to Epstein and called him a "despicable predator."
Gary King, who had Epstein connections, later returned contributions from Epstein-associated companies, and the investigation into Epstein properties in New Mexico has been reopened.

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In 2014, Deb Haaland, the Democratic frontrunner for New Mexico governor, flew on a jet linked to Jeffrey Epstein chartered by Gary King while running for lieutenant governor.
Haaland's spokesperson said she was unaware of the jet's ties to Epstein and called him a "despicable predator."
Gary King, who had Epstein connections, later returned contributions from Epstein-associated companies, and the investigation into Epstein properties in New Mexico has been reopened.