The President's Daily Brief November 18th, 2025: New Emails Reveal Jeffrey Epstein’s Shadow Diplomacy & Sabotage in Poland
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Nov 18, 2025 New emails expose Jeffrey Epstein's claims of acting as a diplomatic link to Russian associates regarding Trump’s policies. In Poland, a significant rail line was sabotaged, raising suspicions of foreign intelligence involvement amid escalating tensions. Meanwhile, Mexico City witnesses massive protests led by Gen Z against government inaction on cartel violence, igniting political debates. Lastly, an Ecuadorian drug kingpin who faked his death has been caught in Spain after years on the run, highlighting the challenges of dismantling international gangs.
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Epstein's Self-Styled Shadow Diplomacy
- Jeffrey Epstein positioned himself as a quasi-diplomat offering foreign officials insight into Trump's mindset.
- The emails show he treated influence as currency, brokering access across global elites and officials.
A Global Network Beyond Moscow
- Epstein's network extended far beyond Russia to Saudi, Emirati, European, and U.S. figures like Steve Bannon.
- The documents show he cultivated a global influence network even after his 2008 conviction.
Wealth Can Circumvent Diplomatic Channels
- The emails highlight how private wealth can blur into quasi-diplomatic roles without oversight.
- That informal brokerage creates openings for inappropriate influence on national security channels.