Peter Mandelson, the British Ambassador to the United States, has hinted at the possibility that Jeffrey Epstein may have met a violent end.
While the US government maintains that the infamous financier and sex offender Epstein died by suicide in his New York jail cell in 2019, Mandelson, a former associate of Epstein, has expressed uncertainty regarding the circumstances surrounding his demise.
Speculation and conspiracy theories have swirled since Epstein’s death, with some suggesting that he was silenced to prevent him from exposing a network of influential individuals involved in criminal activities.
During a recent interview, Mandelson was pressed on whether he had any doubts about Epstein’s death being a suicide. He admitted to The Sun that he lacked clarity on the matter, stating, “I honestly have not the faintest idea how he died, whether he was murdered or whether it was a suicide.”
Following public pressure to unveil the ‘Epstein files,’ which contain information about Epstein’s actions and connections, the FBI revisited the case. In July, the Trump administration confirmed the initial conclusion that Epstein had taken his own life.
In discussions on the Harry Cole Saves The West podcast regarding his association with Epstein, Mandelson acknowledged that new incriminating correspondence with Epstein was poised to surface. He also expressed remorse for his prolonged friendship with Epstein post his criminal convictions.
In a leaked email exchange with Epstein, Mandelson conveyed his disbelief at the situation and encouraged Epstein to maintain resilience and turn adversity into strength.
Expressing regret on the podcast, Mandelson confessed to sustaining a friendship with Epstein longer than warranted, attributing it to being deceived by Epstein’s charm and deceitful nature.
In an attempt to salvage his position, Mandelson issued a public apology for his association with Epstein, who affectionately addressed him as “Petie.” However, his apology failed to appease lawmakers, with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch questioning Sir Keir Starmer about Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador and his awareness of the relationship between Mandelson and Epstein.
Starmer defended the appointment process, emphasizing that the ambassador had expressed remorse and was contributing positively to the US-UK alliance.
Despite Starmer’s support, calls for Mandelson’s dismissal persist, particularly from Epstein’s victims, who assert that his continued role as ambassador is untenable.
A source informed the Mirror that Mandelson’s suitability for the ambassadorial role was questionable even before his appointment, a sentiment echoed by many who now advocate for his removal from the position.
