A newly released set of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein includes an email indicating that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ representatives sought [1] financial support and a meeting with Epstein in 2013, at a time when Epstein was already a convicted sex offender.
The email was sent by a firm representing Jeffries during his early years in Congress.
According to the documents, the message promoted Jeffries as a prominent figure within the New York delegation.
The email read, “We are thrilled to announce that we are working with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, one of the rising stars in the New York Congressional delegation.
Sometimes referred to as ‘Brooklyn’s Barack’, he is a staunch supporter of President Obama and a progressive voice for the people of New York City.”
The correspondence sought to arrange a dinner involving Jeffries and Epstein.
“Shoot us an email or give us a call … if you would like to get involved with the dinner, or would like to get an opportunity to get to know Hakeem better,” the representatives wrote.
“He is an impressive guy and who will be a progressive voice for New York politics for years to come.”
The message was sent in 2013, which is the same year
Jeffries began his second term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
At that time, Epstein had already been convicted of soliciting a minor in Florida and was a registered sex offender.
The email resurfaced as part of ongoing releases of Epstein-related files.
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Is “Brooklyn’s Barack” telling us everything he knows? pic.twitter.com/8SYW2VR1qM [2]
— Oversight Committee (@GOPoversight) November 18, 2025 [3]
These documents include communications, records, and materials sought by investigators and lawmakers examining Epstein’s connections and interactions with public officials, political figures, and others who had contact with him before his 2019 arrest.
The documents were disclosed as part of a broader push to release material associated with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Both names have appeared in calls from lawmakers and victims’ advocates seeking full public access to all records related to Epstein’s conduct, associates, and the investigations connected to his sex trafficking operation.
Jeffries has publicly supported the release of all documents connected to Epstein.
He has also called for full disclosure of files related to Maxwell, who was convicted of sex trafficking and sentenced to 20 years in prison for her role in facilitating Epstein’s crimes.
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“Another email shows Democrat fundraisers invited Epstein to an event or to meet privately with Hakeem Jeffries…”
“I support full transparency.… pic.twitter.com/C30POmr62O [4]
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) November 18, 2025 [5]
Lawmakers across both parties have asked for transparency surrounding the individuals who communicated or met with Epstein during the years following his initial conviction.
The newly released documents continue to shed light on individuals and organizations that interacted with Epstein, who maintained social, financial, and political contacts for years after his conviction.
The 2013 email involving Jeffries’ representatives is one of several communications uncovered in the latest batch of files.