Jared Kushner invited Epstein to 2013 party with Trump and Harvey Weinstein on guest list

In 2013, the New York Observer owned by Jared Kushner invited Epstein, who had served a 13-month sentence, to its star-studded anniversary event
President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner invited Jeffrey Epstein to a 2013 party (Getty Images)
President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner invited Jeffrey Epstein to a 2013 party (Getty Images)


WASHINGTON, DC: In March 2013, Jared Kushner extended an invitation to convicted offender Jeffrey Epstein to attend a high-profile party sharing the guest list with President Trump and Harvey Weinstein

This revelation comes from more than 20,000 emails belonging to Epstein that lawmakers released to the public on Wednesday, November 12.

Jared Kushner in the Oval Office at the White House on July 25, 2017, in Washington, DC. (Image Source: Getty Images| Photo by Zach Gibson)
Jared Kushner in the Oval Office at the White House on July 25, 2017, in Washington, DC (Zach Gibson/Getty Images)

Jared Kushner’s invitation to 2013 New York Observer event

According to the released emails, Jared Kushner, then the publisher of the New York Observer, personally invited Epstein to a 25th anniversary celebration of the paper.

The event, held on March 14, 2013, was billed as honoring New York City’s “best, brightest and most influential in culture, media and finance.”

The invitation, addressed to “Mr Jeffrey Epstein,” described the event as “quintessential New York night” and was signed by Kushner, in his role as Publisher, alongside Joseph Meyer, the Observer’s CEO. 

Owner of the New York Observer Jared Kushner attends the New York Premiere of
Owner of the New York Observer Jared Kushner attends the New York Premiere of 'The Hunting Party' at the Paris Theater on August 22, 2007 in New York City (Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

The guest list for the evening was star-studded. It included Jared’s father-in-law, Trump, and his daughter, Ivanka Trump.

He also invited Harvey Weinstein, who is now serving a prison sentence for his crimes and his then-wife, Georgina Chapman.

Other notable names on the list were former NBC News host Matt Lauer, Sen Cory Booker, journalist Katie Couric, actors Katie Holmes and Blake Lively, New York Jets owner Woody Johnson, former New York Observer editor in chief Ken Kurson, and former NYPD Commissioner Raymond Kelly. 

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 06: Harvey Weinstein leaves New York City Criminal Court after a bail hearin
Harvey Weinstein departs from criminal court after a bail evacuation hearing related to his case on December 6, 2019 in New York City (David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)

Jeffrey Epstein’s media connections

Epstein maintained close connections with several influential figures in media and related industries.

He corresponded with insiders such as real estate tycoon Mortimer B Zuckerman, who owned The New York Daily News at the time.

Together with journalist Michael Wolff, Zuckerman and Epstein attempted to buy New York Magazine in 2003, according to The New York Times, and they tried again the next year to acquire Radar Magazine.

Following Epstein’s arrest in 2019, Trump told reporters, “I had a falling-out with him a long time ago. I haven’t spoken to him in fifteen years. I was not a fan of his, that I can tell you.”

LATROBE, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 19: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, pauses while speaking during a campaign rally on October 19, 2024, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. There are 17 days remaining until the U.S. presidential election, which will take place on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Donald Trump, pauses while speaking during a campaign rally on October 19, 2024, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Several names on the guest list have either been associated with Epstein or appeared in photos of his alleged contact book.

Although Epstein was clearly invited, the email chain does not definitively confirm that he actually attended the event.

Trump has given the responsibility to Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s connections with Bill Clinton, Larry Summers, Reid Hoffman and others.

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