Tina Brown Shares Outrage Over Epstein Dinner Invitation

New York, NY — Tina Brown, the former editor of Vanity Fair and the Daily Beast, expressed her disgust at being invited to a dinner hosted by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2008. During an interview with the New York Times, Brown recalled receiving the invitation after Epstein had already been convicted of sex crimes.

“What the hell is this — the Predator’s Ball?” she recalled telling a publicist who called her about the dinner, which also included notable guests like Prince Andrew and Woody Allen. Brown, now 71, was outraged that the publicist did not seem to recognize Epstein’s notorious past.

At the time, Brown had been publishing stories highlighting how Epstein continued to move in elite circles despite his criminal history. “I said, ‘I’ve printed pieces about this guy. No, thank you very much. I decline. I don’t want to have dinner at Jeffrey Epstein’s house,’” she stated.

Brown also mentioned her past encounters with Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s associate, during social gatherings in the 1980s and 1990s. She admitted she did not fully understand their relationship back then, noting, “You never saw Epstein with her, actually.”

Reflecting on Maxwell’s situation, who was recently sentenced to 20 years in prison for her role in Epstein’s abusive activities, Brown suggested that Maxwell was eager to gain Epstein’s approval. “I think with Epstein, she was mad about him,” Brown remarked.

The conversation also hinted at the controversial possibility of former President Donald Trump granting a pardon to Maxwell. Brown speculated, “I wouldn’t be at all surprised if on his way out Trump does pardon her, when MAGA no longer counts,” reflecting on the unpredictability of public opinion in such situations.

Brown’s statements highlight the troubling dynamics that allowed figures like Epstein and Maxwell to thrive among the elite, as well as the lasting impact of their actions on victims and society.