Reuters World News Europe's Epstein fallout, ICE and French central bank chief
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Feb 10, 2026 Ted Hessen, an immigration reporter who details ICE tactics and documented confrontations. Rachel Armstrong, Europe editor who maps political fallout from the Epstein revelations in the UK and Norway. They discuss ICE tracking and detaining citizen observers, shifting European elite politics after the new files, and the French central bank chief’s sudden departure.
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Maxwell's Silence Intensifies Epstein Fallout
- Ghislaine Maxwell invoked the Fifth during a congressional deposition, signaling legal caution and political theater.
- The DOJ's release of Epstein files has broader political fallout, affecting figures in Europe more than in the U.S.
Europe Sees Elite Repercussions
- The Epstein revelations are causing high-level resignations and investigations across Europe, notably in Britain and Norway.
- The scandal damages public trust by revealing elite ties and possible inheritances linked to Epstein.
Mandelson Link Nearly Toppled Starmer
- Rachel Armstrong recounts a near-crisis in Britain when Peter Mandelson's ambassadorial link to Epstein threatened Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
- Armstrong notes Starmer was already politically fragile, amplifying the scandal's impact.