Is Bill Burns in the Epstein files?

Yes, Bill Burns appears in 31 documents from the Epstein files, though the substantive mentions (excluding false matches about property records or combustion) show him being discussed in emails rather than directly corresponding. He is identified as running the Carnegie Endowment and is frequently mentioned alongside other prominent political and business figures in what appear to be meeting coordination discussions.

What was Bill Burns' role when mentioned in these documents?

Burns is identified in these documents as both the head of Carnegie Endowment and as 'State #2' (the second-ranking official at the State Department). One email from March 2017 states 'Bill burns runs Carnegie. He will see you in wash,' while another document lists him among senior State Department and intelligence community officials. This aligns with his real-world career trajectory—he served as Deputy Secretary of State (2011-2014) before becoming President of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Why is Bill Burns mentioned with Larry Summers and Peter Thiel?

Multiple emails contain nearly identical text listing 'thiel, summers, bill burns, gordon brown, jagland' together, suggesting they were part of coordinated meetings or events. The context of these emails is often vague, but the grouping suggests high-level discussions involving foreign policy experts, economists, and tech leaders. One document (HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029910) places Burns in a broader group of national security officials, NSAs, and foreign policy elites, indicating participation in elite policy circles.

What is the connection between Bill Burns and Jeffrey Epstein?

The documents do not show direct correspondence or meetings between Burns and Epstein. Instead, Burns appears in emails discussing meetings and events with other prominent figures. The nature of the connection, if any, appears to be indirect—Burns may have attended events or meetings where Epstein was also present or involved in organizing, but the documents do not establish a direct personal or professional relationship between the two.

Is Bill Burns in the Epstein files?

Yes, Bill Burns appears in 31 documents from the Epstein files, though the substantive mentions (excluding false matches about property records or combustion) show him being discussed in emails rather than directly corresponding. He is identified as running the Carnegie Endowment and is frequently mentioned alongside other prominent political and business figures in what appear to be meeting coordination discussions.

What was Bill Burns' role when mentioned in these documents?

Burns is identified in these documents as both the head of Carnegie Endowment and as 'State #2' (the second-ranking official at the State Department). One email from March 2017 states 'Bill burns runs Carnegie. He will see you in wash,' while another document lists him among senior State Department and intelligence community officials. This aligns with his real-world career trajectory—he served as Deputy Secretary of State (2011-2014) before becoming President of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Why is Bill Burns mentioned with Larry Summers and Peter Thiel?

Multiple emails contain nearly identical text listing 'thiel, summers, bill burns, gordon brown, jagland' together, suggesting they were part of coordinated meetings or events. The context of these emails is often vague, but the grouping suggests high-level discussions involving foreign policy experts, economists, and tech leaders. One document (HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029910) places Burns in a broader group of national security officials, NSAs, and foreign policy elites, indicating participation in elite policy circles.

What is the connection between Bill Burns and Jeffrey Epstein?

The documents do not show direct correspondence or meetings between Burns and Epstein. Instead, Burns appears in emails discussing meetings and events with other prominent figures. The nature of the connection, if any, appears to be indirect—Burns may have attended events or meetings where Epstein was also present or involved in organizing, but the documents do not establish a direct personal or professional relationship between the two.

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Bill Burns

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Bill Burns appears in 31 documents, primarily in emails where he is mentioned alongside other high-profile figures. Most notably, one email explicitly states 'Bill burns runs Carnegie. He will see you in wash,' identifying him as the head of the Carnegie Endowment.

Burns appears primarily as a subject of discussion in emails rather than as a direct participant. He is mentioned in several nearly identical email chains listing prominent figures including 'thiel, summers, bill burns, gordon brown, jagland' suggesting coordination of meetings or events. One document (HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023133) references 'US officials William Burns and David Satterfield' in the context of meetings in Tel Aviv. A particularly notable mention (HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029910) lists him as 'Bill Burns (State #2)' among members of what appears to be a high-level policy group including Petraeus, Albright, and various National Security Advisors.

Key Highlights

•Email dated 03/29/17 explicitly states 'Bill burns runs Carnegie. He will see you in wash' (HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027221)
•Frequently listed alongside Peter Thiel, Larry Summers, Gordon Brown, and Thorbjørn Jagland in what appear to be meeting coordination emails
•Referenced as 'State #2' in a document listing members of an elite foreign policy group including CIA directors, NSAs, and senior State Department officials
•Mentioned in context of US diplomatic efforts in Tel Aviv regarding Middle East peace discussions
•Some mentions appear to be false matches (property records for 'Burns Frances C,' 'Burns Donald A,' and references to burning/combustion in unrelated contexts)

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ow the outfit however since it was Epstein's money that purchased the item she pulled it out of the bag. Epstein asked her to try it on. looked at Burns who told her "yeah, try it on." Feeling compelle to try the undergarment outfit on; she went to another room and put on the bra and panty set. She

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Source: House Oversight Committee

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MOLONEY,THOMAS W SALTZMAN,IRVIN BURNS,BRIAN P HARBACH,WILLIAM O ROOKS,VAN

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Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016695

Source: House Oversight Committee

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44799 25000 519799 C 50-43-43-26-05-000-5030-001 BURNS INGRID 461739 25500 436239 C 50-43-43-26-05-00

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016696

Source: House Oversight Committee

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0 CONDO 1970 643 317900 50434323110000220 BURNS FRANCES C 238,100.00 0 CONDOMINIUM

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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016698

Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

ONEMAN JAMES M CALDER MADELEINE J BURNS INGRID GENTILE FRANK A & MILLER H

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Sep 17, 2014Source: House Oversight Committee

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n Herzliya (a suburb of Tel Aviv) by US officials William Burns and David Satterfield. The idea was for the Quart

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Source: House Oversight Committee

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l renew an old habit, . this week, thiel, summers,bill burns, gordon brown, jagland, ( council of europe and n

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Feb 16, 2018Source: House Oversight Committee

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wer than the temperature at which cannabis flower burns. Based on this property, vaporizers have been dev

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025041 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025093

Source: House Oversight Committee

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ll settle for in a second, even as the Arab world burns and rogues like Iran and North Korea brandish new

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Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

l renew an old habit, . this week, thiel, summers,bill burns, gordon brown, jagland, ( council of europe and

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Source: House Oversight Committee

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l renew an old habit, . this week, thiel, summers,bill burns, gordon brown, jagland, ( council of europe and n

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Source: House Oversight Committee

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l renew an old habit, . this week, thiel, summers,bill burns, gordon brown, jagland, ( council of europe and n

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Source: House Oversight Committee

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