Newly Released Files Shed Light on Chomsky's Relationship with Epstein
The late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein had millions of investigative records recently released by the US justice department, including emails that shed light on his close friendship with renowned linguist and academic Noam Chomsky.
Among the newly disclosed documents, there is no clear indication that Chomsky was aware of the dark secrets of Epstein's private Caribbean island where children were allegedly sexually abused. However, it has become apparent that the two men shared a deep personal familiarity in their emails about planning mundane social gatherings.
Chomsky's relationship with Epstein goes beyond mere friendship, as they had a complex financial arrangement involving Chomsky communicating with Epstein for advice on his ongoing disputes with his children from his first marriage over money and an apartment. In one instance, Epstein advised Chomsky to send a pointed email to a financial advisor over discrepancies in a $187,000 payment.
The released files also revealed that Chomsky had previously expressed support for Epstein's public image management strategy, which included advising him to ignore the "hysterical accusations of all sorts" and not react unless directly questioned. This advice was given to an attorney and publicist just days before a key court ruling concerning Epstein's case.
One exchange between Chomsky and Epstein shows that they had a playful tone in their communication, with Epstein referring to Chomsky as "Pluto and its moon." In response, Chomsky asked who Pluto was, and Epstein sent a picture of the Disney character with an ear sticking up. The conversation quickly took a risqué turn, with Epstein making a phallic joke that left Chomsky chuckling.
The newly released emails have significant implications for our understanding of Chomsky's relationship with Epstein and the extent to which he was aware of his friend's dark secrets. As the academic has turned 97, it remains unclear whether he will respond to inquiries about the nature of his friendship with Epstein or dispute the authenticity of the advice attributed to him in 2019.
Chomsky's personal connections to other influential figures have also come into focus through these emails. In one instance, Chomsky expressed disappointment at having missed a meeting with Steve Bannon, a former White House strategist during Donald Trump's presidency. The two men discussed arranging another meeting, which would later become an opportunity for them to reconnect.
While the newly released files shed light on the personal relationships between Epstein and several prominent figures, including Chomsky, they also underscore the complexity of navigating high-profile controversies and the need for transparency in government dealings.
The late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein had millions of investigative records recently released by the US justice department, including emails that shed light on his close friendship with renowned linguist and academic Noam Chomsky.
Among the newly disclosed documents, there is no clear indication that Chomsky was aware of the dark secrets of Epstein's private Caribbean island where children were allegedly sexually abused. However, it has become apparent that the two men shared a deep personal familiarity in their emails about planning mundane social gatherings.
Chomsky's relationship with Epstein goes beyond mere friendship, as they had a complex financial arrangement involving Chomsky communicating with Epstein for advice on his ongoing disputes with his children from his first marriage over money and an apartment. In one instance, Epstein advised Chomsky to send a pointed email to a financial advisor over discrepancies in a $187,000 payment.
The released files also revealed that Chomsky had previously expressed support for Epstein's public image management strategy, which included advising him to ignore the "hysterical accusations of all sorts" and not react unless directly questioned. This advice was given to an attorney and publicist just days before a key court ruling concerning Epstein's case.
One exchange between Chomsky and Epstein shows that they had a playful tone in their communication, with Epstein referring to Chomsky as "Pluto and its moon." In response, Chomsky asked who Pluto was, and Epstein sent a picture of the Disney character with an ear sticking up. The conversation quickly took a risqué turn, with Epstein making a phallic joke that left Chomsky chuckling.
The newly released emails have significant implications for our understanding of Chomsky's relationship with Epstein and the extent to which he was aware of his friend's dark secrets. As the academic has turned 97, it remains unclear whether he will respond to inquiries about the nature of his friendship with Epstein or dispute the authenticity of the advice attributed to him in 2019.
Chomsky's personal connections to other influential figures have also come into focus through these emails. In one instance, Chomsky expressed disappointment at having missed a meeting with Steve Bannon, a former White House strategist during Donald Trump's presidency. The two men discussed arranging another meeting, which would later become an opportunity for them to reconnect.
While the newly released files shed light on the personal relationships between Epstein and several prominent figures, including Chomsky, they also underscore the complexity of navigating high-profile controversies and the need for transparency in government dealings.
. I thought he was all about social justice and exposing corruption, but it seems like he knew way more about Epstein's shadiest activities than we thought 
. Like, why did Chomsky help him out financially when there were allegations of child abuse going on? And what's up with the Disney joke 
... was that supposed to be funny or just a weird distraction?
. I know they met at some point to plan another meeting, but did they have any deeper conversations? And what does this all say about Chomsky's judgment, since he was advising Epstein on how to handle criticism?
. But still, it's super interesting and a little unsettling to see some of our favorite thought leaders getting tangled up in these kinds of controversies 
.
I mean, Noam Chomsky is like a hero to so many people, and to think that he was friends with someone like Epstein... it's just hard to process. 
. I mean, I've read some shady stuff about his past, but this is on another level.
. Anyway, I guess it's all food for thought - or maybe just a lot of food for the drama mill 
that play on words with Pluto and its moon is actually kinda funny... but for real though, it raises questions about how much we know about the people we look up to as icons. 
anyway, I'm definitely gonna keep an eye out for more info on this... [link to a news article](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-15/noam-chomsky-epstein-emails-show-complex-friendship-but-no-clear-indication-of-knowledge-about-abuse)
. seems like they had a pretty deep connection 
but theres still alot we dont know about whats really goin on between them 
. hope chomsky speaks up soon about this 
cant help but wonder if he was aware of epsteins shady dealings 
But seriously though, it's wild that no one knew about this stuff before... I guess even the most influential people can have some skeletons in their closet 
Can't say I'm surprised though, Epstein was always a bit shady 
. Like, who knew they were BFFs? And that email exchange about the Disney joke 
. And that public image management strategy... yeah, no wonder they said he should ignore all the "hysterical accusations" 
.
. And what's up with the playful tone in their emails? Was Chomsky just being friendly or was there something more going on behind closed doors? 
Anyway, I think it's clear that we need more transparency in our government dealings and public figures' personal relationships. It's not about attacking people's characters, but about making sure we're all held to the same standards of accountability 
. And can we talk about how low-key shady his friendship with Bannon is? Like, didn't Chomsky know who this guy was involved in some shady stuff? 
. Anyway, I guess this just goes to show how complex human relationships can get - you never really know what someone's friends are getting up to behind closed doors 
#ChomskyAndEpstein #FriendshipGoals #GlossingOverTheDarkSide
I wonder if chomsky will respond to these new emails now that theyre out there 
. I mean, we always knew Chomsky was smart, but not that smart 
. It's not all bad news, though - at least we know more now, right? And hey, Chomsky is still going strong at 97 years old 
. Here's to many more years of smart commentary and sharp wit!