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erronis

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4. Quick excerpt on another non-US politician being held to account.
Wed Mar 4, 2026, 06:41 PM
22 hrs ago
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miroslav_Laj%C4%8D%C3%A1k

In late 2025 and early 2026, the release of the "Epstein files" by the U.S. Department of Justice triggered a major political scandal in Slovakia. Documents revealed extensive correspondence between Lajčák and convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein from 2017 to 2019, including reports that Lajčák wanted to be introduced to "young girls", expressed a desire to participate in Epstein's private "games" and discussed strategic political interests with Epstein's network.[5][6] While photographs confirmed their personal connection, Lajčák maintained that the interactions were strictly professional and routine for his diplomatic duties.[7]

On 31 January 2026, following a joint statement from opposition politicians calling for his departure, and mounting pressure from the media, Lajčák submitted his resignation, which Fico accepted.[8]


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