'After careful consideration, I have decided to step down as President and CEO of the World Economic Forum. Among the files were several emails that suggested Epstein and Brende held multiple meetings during 2018 and 2019. In the picture, Brende, Bannon, Norwegian diplomat Terje Rød-Larsen are standing together in a grand hallway. Epstein and Brende held another dinner together in September, and proceeded to send each other Christmas and birthday greetings in the following months. I really appreciated the dinner,' Brende replied.
Source: Daily Mail February 26, 2026 20:05 UTC