# Lawrence Summers

Epstein Reverberations Shake Global Establishment: WEF Chief Quits as Pritzker Prize Announcement Is Postponed

The Jeffrey Epstein scandal has spread across global institutions: World Economic Forum president Børge Brende resigned after scrutiny of his ties to Epstein, the Pritzker Architecture Prize announcement has been postponed because of family links, and prominent figures including the Clintons, Lawrence Summers and Bill Gates are facing public questioning or taking responsibility. The episode highlights how associations with Epstein continue to inflict reputational damage and push demands for greater transparency in elite networks.