Former CIA Officer Alleges Epstein Was 'Access Agent for Israelis' Amid Renewed Calls for Deeper Probe

Prominent intellectual and podcaster Eric Weinstein has reignited public discussion surrounding the mysterious circumstances of Jeffrey Epstein, calling for greater transparency regarding his alleged intelligence community connections. In a recent tweet, Weinstein urged the public to "Never let go of 'The Epstein Thing,'" emphasizing the need to "stand up against rogue psychopaths within our ICs [Intelligence Communities]" and fulfill the oath against "All enemies, foreign & domestic." This statement underscores his long-held belief that Epstein's activities and wealth pointed to a deeper, unexamined network.

Weinstein has consistently argued that Epstein was a "construct," suggesting he was not a genuine financier but rather a persona potentially created and managed by intelligence agencies. He recounted a personal encounter with Epstein in 2002, noting that Epstein's behavior did not align with that of a typical high-net-worth individual, leading him to suspect a fabricated identity. Weinstein has repeatedly questioned the absence of verifiable financial records for Epstein's supposed hedge fund and the lack of official inquiry into his vast, unexplained fortune.

Further fueling these claims, former CIA officer John Kiriakou stated in a July 2025 interview that Epstein was a "textbook example of an access agent," specifically alleging he worked for "the Israelis." Kiriakou suggested that the intelligence community is reluctant to discuss such connections, despite official conclusions from the FBI and Department of Justice that Epstein was not murdered and did not blackmail prominent individuals. This assertion adds a specific, albeit unverified, dimension to the broader speculation.

Weinstein's persistent questions include the whereabouts and movements of Ghislaine Maxwell before her capture, and why mainstream media and authorities have not pursued these lines of inquiry more aggressively. He highlights a perceived discrepancy between Epstein's reported nine-figure net worth and a lavish lifestyle that he believes implied an "eleven-figure fortune," suggesting hidden financial backing. The ongoing public skepticism surrounding the Epstein case continues to draw attention to these unanswered questions, particularly concerning potential state involvement.