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Kathryn Ruemmler’s Epstein Testimony Draws Doubt on Capitol Hill (7/18/26)

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Kathryn Ruemmler faced sharp bipartisan criticism after spending six hours answering questions before the House Oversight Committee about her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Lawmakers said they did not believe she had been fully candid, particularly when she attempted to characterize their association as limited or professional. Democratic ranking member Robert Garcia said her answers did not appear completely truthful, while Republican chairman James Comer focused on allegations that Ruemmler helped Epstein rehabilitate his reputation after his 2008 conviction. Ruemmler acknowledged that associating with Epstein was a mistake but claimed she never witnessed criminal conduct and argued that Epstein had used respected people like her to restore his legitimacy. The documents examined by lawmakers suggest a relationship that extended far beyond ordinary legal work. Emails showed personal plans, gifts and affectionate messages in which Ruemmler referred to Epstein as “Uncle Jeffrey,” said she adored him and maintained contact despite knowing about his sex-offense conviction. She testified that Epstein had expressed remorse and claimed he did not know the girls were underage, an explanation she apparently accepted because prosecutors and a judge had approved his earlier resolution. Her spokesperson insisted that she answered every question openly and truthfully, but lawmakers remained skeptical that her testimony matched the closeness reflected in the written record or adequately explained her role in helping Epstein regain access to powerful and respectable circles. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: Lawmakers question Kathryn Ruemmler’s testimony on Jeffrey Epstein ties | The Independent [https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/kathryn-ruemmler-epstein-goldman-sachs-lawyer-b3015931.html]

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