The exchanges, revealed in Justice Department-released messages, show Epstein sharing information on Trump administration appointments and foreign policy. In March 2017, Ambani inquired whether David Petraeus would be appointed as US ambassador to India. Epstein responded that he would ask and later informed Ambani that Petraeus was not on the "front burner." Epstein offered to introduce Ambani to figures close to President Trump, including Stephen K. Bannon and Thomas J. Barrack Jr., chairman of Trump's inaugural committee. The messages also reveal Epstein advising Ambani on leveraging closer India-Israel ties to improve relations with the Trump administration.

Source: The Express Tribune April 05, 2026 21:38 UTC