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Goldman Counsel Ruemmler Resigns, Epstein Ties Exposed

7/16/2026

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Kathy Ruemmler, former Obama White House counsel, announced she will resign from Goldman Sachs by June 30, 2026.
She said she regrets meeting Jeffrey Epstein, calling the encounter a mistake.
Justice Department emails show she appeared before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee without oath, exchanged gifts with Epstein, discussed a private-island trip, advised him on lawsuits and a never-aired victim interview, and prompted Democratic members to criticize Goldman Sachs for retaining her.

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Kathy Ruemmler, former Obama White House counsel, announced she will resign from Goldman Sachs by June 30, 2026.
She said she regrets meeting Jeffrey Epstein, calling the encounter a mistake.
Justice Department emails show she appeared before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee without oath, exchanged gifts with Epstein, discussed a private-island trip, advised him on lawsuits and a never-aired victim interview, and prompted Democratic members to criticize Goldman Sachs for retaining her.