The Parnas Perspective

Episode: Breaking: Epstein Fallout Explodes as Criminal Charges Filed and Sultan Ousted
Host: Aaron Parnas
Date: February 13, 2026

Episode Overview

In this explosive episode, Aaron Parnas delivers breaking updates on the worldwide fallout from the newly released Jeffrey Epstein files. The episode unpacks the unprecedented criminal indictment of a former Norwegian Prime Minister, the resignation of a Dubai sultan, and the departure of a top Goldman Sachs lawyer—all linked to their alleged ties or correspondence with Epstein. Parnas also highlights emerging political scandals involving South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and her advisor Corey Lewandowski, along with new revelations about the Trump administration’s controversial nominees. The tone is urgent and incisive, emphasizing justice for survivors and the seismic ripple effects across global political and financial spheres.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Criminal Charges Filed Against a World Leader

• [00:43] Aaron reveals that Thorbjørn Jagland, the former Norwegian Prime Minister, has been charged with aggravated corruption following a police probe into his alleged ties to Epstein.
  • "Jaglin is charged with aggravated corruption, saying that he denies all charges.” [01:11]
  • Authorities searched Jagland’s Oslo residence and two other properties.
  • Investigation focuses on gifts, travel, and loans linked to his time in office and to his relationship with Epstein.
  • Jagland’s illustrious résumé includes roles as Norwegian Foreign Minister and Secretary General of the Council of Europe.
  • "A lot of folks are going to say, well, this has nothing to do with the sex trafficking scheme. It doesn't exactly have anything to do with that. But I've said for a long time that this was more than just the sex trafficking that Jeffrey Epstein was involved with. There are financial crimes, money laundering, potential bribery related crimes, potential intelligence related crimes...” [01:45]

2. Dubai Sultan Ousted Over Disturbing Epstein Ties

• [02:25] Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem resigns as CEO and chairman of logistics giant DP World.
  • Departure follows Justice Department's release of 2015 emails to Epstein, containing explicit and disturbing content, including a reference to a “torture video.”
  • Succession: Yuvraj Narayan named CEO; Essa Kazim named chairman.
  • "This is a major, major development. The sultan who sent the torture email has stepped down.” [02:55]

3. Goldman Sachs Executive Katherine Rummeler Steps Down

• [03:05] Katherine Rummeler, ex-White House counsel (Obama era) and former co-chair of Goldman Sachs’s reputational risk committee, resigns.
  • Her resignation is effective June 30th, following revelations from the Epstein files.
  • Emails show her referring to Epstein as “Uncle Jeffrey,” expressing gratitude for gifts, and joking about her “Jeffrey boots, handbag and... presumably a watch.”
  • "Significant, significant development. You have a world leader criminally indicted. You have a top banking executive resigning. You have a top, top Dubai official stepping down.” [03:34]

4. Shocking Details Unearthed from the Epstein Files

• [04:04] Parnas shares content from new emails, including:
  • A 2016 message from Epstein to Bill Gates, inviting him to the island, noting “new administration people visiting”—suggesting possible Trump transition team visits.
    • “Come to visit the island. New administration people visiting.” [04:19]
  • A March 2016 email apparently from a recruiter to Epstein, offering a young girl for exploitation, described in chilling, euphemistic terms.
    • "...She is my best childhood friend since we were nine years old and she was very, very pretty and well traveled. Hope you can find value in her..." [04:53]
  • Parnas emphasizes the horror: “Horrific, horrific, horrific.” [05:12]

5. Kristi Noem–Corey Lewandowski Scandal and Conflicts of Interest

• [05:19] Wall Street Journal uncovers a deeper relationship between South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and her advisor Corey Lewandowski.
  • Both are married; have denied rumors but “do little to hide their relationship.”
  • Example: Lewandowski ordered the firing of a US Coast Guard pilot after Noem's blanket was left on a plane, later reinstated when no other pilot was available.
  • Noem is described as obsessed with media appearances, tracking not only her own but those of staff and officials, berating staff over TV coverage.
  • "This is significant and it arguably is a major conflict of interest that any other cabinet official would step down.” [06:00]

6. Controversy Over Trump’s Alleged ‘White Nationalist’ State Department Nominee

• [06:14]–[07:54] Excerpt from a Senate hearing examining a controversial nominee’s views on “white identity.”
  • The nominee laments the “erosion” of Anglo-derived culture and links it to mass immigration; distinguishes “white culture” by church style, food, and music.
  • “I am concerned with the majority common American culture that we had for some time that through particularly mass immigration, I think has become much more Balkanized and I think that weakens us. And again, I'm not running away from that comment. I'm not apologizing for it.” [07:38]
  • Senator responds: “Well, I'm way over my time. I think you're struggling to answer this question.” [07:50]
  • Parnas drives home the point: "By the way, that guy's a nominee to be in the Secretary of State's office in the State Department. Major developments this morning.” [07:54]

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• Aaron Parnas:

  • “This morning, I am so happy for the Epstein survivors because what I’m about to tell you is a major development that no one ever thought was possible.” [00:15]
  • “There are wealthy and powerful people involved in all of this.” [01:55]
  • “Today this is a step forward for justice with the survivors.” [03:42]
  • "We need to know whether and if so, who from Trump's first administration visited Jeffrey Epstein’s island ahead of the inauguration.” [04:33]
  • "Horrific, horrific, horrific." [05:12]

• Senate Hearing Exchange On White Identity:

  • [06:14–07:54] Series of awkward and revealing exchanges probing the Trump nominee’s beliefs about white identity and cultural erosion.
  • “So our ability to access white churches or white food or white music is being erased?” — Senator [07:26]

Timestamps for Major Segments

• 00:43 – Jagland indictment and background
• 02:25 – Sultan steps down, details of DP World leadership changes
• 03:05 – Katherine Rummeler resigns from Goldman Sachs
• 04:04 – New Epstein file revelations (Bill Gates and survivor recruitment)
• 05:19 – Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski scandal, conflict of interest
• 06:14 – Controversial State Department nominee’s Senate exchange on “white identity”
• 07:54 – Episode recap and urgency for ongoing updates

Overall Tone and Final Thoughts

Aaron Parnas' delivery is urgent, clear, and moralistic—celebrating progress for survivors, demanding accountability for elites, and exposing systemic rot at the intersection of finance, politics, and justice. The episode is packed with exclusive details and sharp legal context, positioning itself as a must-listen for anyone following the Epstein saga and its wider implications for governance and public ethics.

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