Coverage dated February 25, 2026

World Economic Forum Chief Borge Brende Steps Down Over Epstein Links

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Documents released by the DOJ revealed Brende had met the convicted sex offender for three business dinners and also communicated with Epstein over email and text messages.

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Insider
The CEO of the World Economic Forum is stepping down after a review of his Epstein ties (opens Insider)
Published Feb 25, 2026
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Børge Brende, who led the organization behind the annual Davos conference, is leaving his role after more than eight years.
Forbes
World Economic Forum Chief Borge Brende Steps Down Over Epstein Links (opens Forbes)
Published Feb 25, 2026
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Documents released by the DOJ revealed Brende had met the convicted sex offender for three business dinners and also communicated with Epstein over email and text messages.
PJ Media
World Economic Forum President Resigns Amid Epstein Scandal (opens PJ Media)
Published Feb 25, 2026
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WEF President Børge Brende resigns amid Jeffrey Epstein scandal involving global elite corruption.
Al Jazeera
World Economic Forum head Borge Brende quits after Epstein links revealed (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Feb 25, 2026
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The World Economic Forum boss, a former Norwegian foreign minister, had dinners and exchanged messages with Epstein.
New York Post
World Economic Forum CEO quits over Jeffrey Epstein ties (opens New York Post)
Published Feb 25, 2026
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The president and CEO of the World Economic Forum quit Thursday over his ties to dead pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Fox News
World Economic Forum president and CEO steps down after facing scrutiny over Epstein links (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 25, 2026
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Børge Brende is stepping down from his role as World Economic Forum president and CEO after coming under scrutiny for links to Jeffrey Epstein.
The Guardian
Boss of World Economic Forum quits after links to Epstein revealed (opens The Guardian)
Published Feb 25, 2026
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Børge Brende admitted dining with the convicted sex offender on three occasions between 2018 and 2019
Fortune
World Economic Forum head to resign over Epstein ties (opens Fortune)
Published Feb 25, 2026
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Børge Brende, a former Norwegian foreign minister, said that he had decided “after careful consideration” to step down as president and CEO of the forum.