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INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY

William Burns, who was Deputy Secretary of State in 2014 and is now CIA Director, had multiple meetings scheduled with Jeffrey Epstein according to Epstein's private calendars from 2013-2017, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. The CIA has stated that Burns met Epstein briefly through a mutual friend and that Epstein presented himself as a financial services expert offering career advice on transitioning to the private sector. Burns denied attending most of the scheduled meetings. There is no evidence of criminal involvement, civil liability, or any formal investigation into Burns regarding Epstein. The focus of available reporting is on the scheduling of meetings and their potential implications for Burns' judgment, rather than any wrongdoing by Burns.

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CONTEXT ONLYrecorded Feb 27, 2026

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William J. Burns (diplomat)

WIKIPEDIA

In 2023, The Wall Street Journal reported that Burns allegedly had three scheduled meetings with Jeffrey Epstein in 2014, according to documents and calendars i…

Mega Edition: Former CIA Director Bill Burns and his meetings with Jeffrey Epstein

APPLE PODCASTS

CIA Director Bill Burns' past meetings with Jeffrey Epstein in 2014 have raised concerns about judgment and Epstein's influence. Burns was Deputy Secretary of S…

Report: Epstein met with now head of CIA, other prominent figures

CHINA DAILY·May 2, 2023

CIA Director William Burns was reported scheduled to meet with Epstein three times in 2014 when he was deputy secretary of state. A CIA spokesperson denied Burn…

CIA head named in Epstein's calendar

CHINA DAILY HONG KONG·May 2, 2023

CIA Director William Burns had meetings scheduled with Jeffrey Epstein several times after Epstein had registered as a sex offender, according to documents show…

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