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Bill Burns
Also known as: William J. Burns
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Jeffrey Epstein messaged with former CIA director Bill Burns, files ... theguardian.com Feb 4, 2026 31 facts
claimOn March 27, 2018, during a text message exchange with Steve Bannon, Jeffrey Epstein suggested that Bannon should meet Bill Burns.
claimJeffrey Epstein continued to mention Bill Burns in emails and text messages and appeared to have knowledge of Bill Burns's travel itinerary.
claimIn July 2013, Jeffrey Epstein emailed Terje Rød-Larsen suggesting he reach out to Bill Burns to offer help, stating, "I’lI explain on phone."
claimA spokesperson for Bill Burns stated that Burns did not know how Jeffrey Epstein obtained information about his trip to the Virgin Islands and that the trip was unrelated to Epstein.
claimIn July 2013, Jeffrey Epstein emailed Terje Rød-Larsen asking for Bill Burns's views on whether Epstein should accept an invitation to Russia from a Russian central bank official.
accountOn September 17 and 18, Bill Burns was in New York for meetings with Iranian officials, according to a State Department media release.
claimA spokesperson for Bill Burns stated that a meeting between Bill Burns and Steve Bannon did not take place.
claimA spokesperson for Bill Burns stated that there was no correspondence regarding Jeffrey Epstein's request for Bill Burns's views on a trip to Russia.
quoteJeffrey Epstein emailed Tom Pritzker: “Bill Burns was in the vi [Virgin Islands] last week.”
claimA spokesperson for Bill Burns stated that Burns learned of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal conviction in Florida shortly after meeting Epstein and subsequently severed ties with him.
accountBill Burns met with Jeffrey Epstein for lunch on August 21, 2013, at the Washington D.C. office of the law firm Steptoe Law.
claimOn August 19, 2013, an assistant to Jeffrey Epstein emailed the financier stating, "Bill Burns is in a meeting now ... his assistant will have him call you once he is out of the meeting."
quoteJeffrey Epstein texted Steve Bannon: “I suggest you meet Bill Burns.”
accountOn September 26, Jeffrey Epstein texted Bill Burns asking for an email address for a friend, to which Bill Burns replied with his own email address.
claimOn September 1, 2013, Jeffrey Epstein texted Bill Burns suggesting a meeting between Bill Burns and Peter Thiel in New York on September 13 or 14.
claimJeffrey Epstein emailed Terje Rød-Larsen in April 2013 suggesting a meeting with Bill Burns in Washington or New York.
claimJeffrey Epstein emailed Terje Rød-Larsen in July 2013 stating, "I think John Kerry , might be busy for awhile. they will turn to Bill Burns who will need more help."
claimA spokesperson for Bill Burns stated that Bill Burns did not attend the meeting at Jeffrey Epstein's house that Epstein claimed would occur on June 1.
claimIn November 2014, Jeffrey Epstein sent an email to Tom Pritzker stating that Bill Burns had been in the Virgin Islands the previous week.
quoteOn 26 September, Bill Burns replied to Jeffrey Epstein: “Sorry to be slow. Which email ? Mine is [redacted]. Enjoyed seeing you earlier this week.”
claimJeffrey Epstein emailed Peter Thiel in August 2013 claiming that Bill Burns, Ehud Barak, and Terje Rød-Larsen would be at his house on June 1.
claimSenator Lindsey Graham described Bill Burns as an "outstanding choice" during his 2021 confirmation hearing for the position of CIA director.
accountBill Burns texted Jeffrey Epstein asking if a mid or late afternoon meeting on Saturday would be possible, noting he had to return to Washington, D.C. that evening due to White House meetings.
accountA meeting between Bill Burns and Jeffrey Epstein scheduled for September 13 was canceled because Bill Burns had to take an overseas trip following the President's ISIL speech.
claimBill Burns's spokesperson stated that there is no evidence that Jeffrey Epstein or any other individual requested Bill Burns's view on a specific matter at that time, and that there was no correspondence between them.
accountBill Burns and Jeffrey Epstein agreed to meet on September 24.
quoteOn 12 September, Bill Burns texted Jeffrey Epstein: “Very sorry, but I now have to take a short overseas trip this weekend, following up President’s ISIL speech. Please give my best to Peter, and look forward to another opportunity to meet soon. Many thanks again for your thoughtfulness -- I’ll be in NY week of Sept 22, and would enjoy seeing you if you have any time. All best.”
claimJeffrey Epstein sent a text message to Reid Hoffman suggesting that Hoffman should meet Bill Burns.
accountBill Burns responded to Jeffrey Epstein's September 1 text by stating he would try to meet on September 13 or 14, though he might have to travel overseas, and noted he would be in New York the week of September 22.
claimA spokesperson for Bill Burns stated that the subject of the August 21, 2013, meeting between Bill Burns and Jeffrey Epstein concerned Bill Burns's career advancement after leaving government service.
quoteJeffrey Epstein texted Reid Hoffman: “Also you should meet bill burns.”
Epstein Lawyers Demand CIA and NSA to Release Old Files en.tempo.co Feb 10, 2026 2 facts
From FOIAs to planes, Jeffrey Epstein's brushes with the CIA sashaingber.substack.com Feb 16, 2026 2 facts
claimA CIA spokesperson stated that Bill Burns did not know Jeffrey Epstein, and that Epstein was 'introduced as an expert in the financial services sector and offered general advice on transition to the private sector.'
accountAccording to the Wall Street Journal, Jeffrey Epstein had three meetings scheduled with Bill Burns, who was then the Deputy Secretary of State and later became the CIA director in 2021.