{"id":30112,"date":"2026-03-01T16:27:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T16:27:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cndailynews.store\/?p=30112"},"modified":"2026-03-01T16:27:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T16:27:38","slug":"french-culture-minister-resigns-amid-epstein-fallout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cndailynews.store\/?p=30112","title":{"rendered":"French Culture Minister Resigns Amid Epstein Fallout"},"content":{"rendered":"
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France\u2019s former Culture Minister, Jack Lang, has resigned from his position as head of a Paris cultural center due to alleged past financial ties to the infamous late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The allegations against Lang prompted a tax investigation into his connections, ultimately leading to his resignation.<\/p>\n

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As of this writing, Lang is the most prominent figure in France to be affected by the latest batch of Epstein files released on January 30, 2026, by the Justice Department. He is best known for serving as culture minister during the presidency of Socialist Fran\u00e7ois Mitterrand in the 1980s and 1990s. Now 86 years old, Lang was scheduled to appear before the French Foreign Ministry, which oversees the Arab World Institute, but he chose to resign instead.<\/p>\n

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Lang\u2019s attorney, Laurent Merlet, spoke with RTL radio on Sunday, saying that he was \u201cvery sad and deeply hurt to be leaving a position he loves.\u201d He added, \u201cHe put the interests of the Arab World Institute first,\u201d saying his client has denied the allegations against him and said they were \u201cinaccurate.\u201d The Foreign Ministry confirmed Lang\u2019s resignation earlier this week.<\/p>\n

According to\u00a0a report from ABC News, the financial prosecutor\u2019s office has opened an investigation into Lang and his daughter, Caroline, regarding allegations of \u201caggravated tax fraud and money laundering.\u201d Recently, Mediapart, a French investigative website, published a report highlighting the alleged financial and business ties between the Langs and Jeffrey Epstein, facilitated through an offshore company based in the U.S. Virgin Islands.<\/p>\n

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Lang was mentioned a remarkable 600 times in the latest release of Epstein files. Communications between Lang and Epstein were sporadic from 2012 to 2019. Additionally, Lang\u2019s daughter was also referenced in the files. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has already begun the search for Lang\u2019s replacement. Lang led the Arab World Institute for over 12 years, starting his tenure in 2013.<\/p>\n

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Maud Bregeon, a spokesperson for the French government, addressed the situation, declaring it untenable. She described the resignation as \u201cthe only possible decision,\u201d emphasizing the moral dimension of the case alongside the judicial process. Similarly, Olivier Faure, the leader of the Socialist Party, expressed that Lang was effectively compelled to resign in order to take responsibility for his actions and to set an example while the courts worked to determine any potential legal consequences.<\/p>\n

Former Prime Minister Michel Barnier has warned against the mindset of the politically connected and powerful, who may feel above the law and believe they should not face consequences for their actions. Barnier described that attitude as \u201cunbearable,\u201d according to RFI, and stated that it ultimately fuels populist anger among French citizens.<\/p>\n

Sandrine Rousseau, who leads the Green Party in France, expressed that Lang\u2019s resignation from his position was long overdue. In contrast, Sebastien Chenu, a member of the National Rally, remarked that it was \u201cabout time\u201d the former culture minister stepped down. He pointed to Lang\u2019s ties with the late Jeffrey Epstein and the ongoing investigation into his tax situation as reasons for the resignation.<\/p>\n

There have been other casualties from the mass release of Epstein files by the Trump administration.<\/p>\n

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CBS News contributor Peter Attia ended a promotional relationship with a wellness company following public criticism related to email exchanges involving Epstein,\u00a0multiple outlets reported\u00a0last week.<\/p>\n

Attia, a physician and podcaster who joined CBS News as a contributor in 2025, had been associated with the brand, which markets nutritional supplements and wellness products. Recent online posts highlighted email communications between Attia and individuals connected to Epstein\u2019s social circle, drawing scrutiny from social media users and commentators.<\/p>\n

\u201cDr. Peter Attia has stepped down from his role as Chief Science Officer at David. We remain focused on serving our customers,\u201d Peter Rahal, the founder of the protein bar company, posted on X.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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