Larry Summers, a former Harvard University president and economics professor, has resigned from his teaching position and directorship at the institution amid heightened controversy surrounding his communications with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The university has initiated an investigation into his ties with Epstein, following the release of new evidence by a House committee that disclosed personal emails exchanged between the two men. Additionally, students at the university released a video in which Summers was seen expressing shame over his connections with Epstein.
The decision marks a significant shift in Summers’ long-standing association with Harvard, where he has been a prominent figure for decades. His departure is also linked to the recent legislative move by President Donald Trump to allow the Justice Department to release records related to Epstein’s case. Summers, who previously held high-profile roles including Treasury secretary under President Bill Clinton, has also resigned from the board of OpenAI, aligning with his broader step back from public commitments.
New details of his ties with Epstein had come to light when a House committee released a trove of emails of personal messages between the two men. Summers appeared to turn to Epstein for romantic advice. The move also came after students at the college in Summers’ economics class released a video Wednesday that showed the professor on stage saying he felt shame over his ties with Epstein.
In a statement released to Fox News, Summers’ spokesperson confirmed that he