WEF Chief Børge Brende Resigns Over Epstein Ties
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Brende's resignation comes at a natural transition point after 8.5 years of transformative leadership. An independent review found no additional concerns beyond previously disclosed information, confirming the organization's transparency. The leadership change allows the Forum to move forward seamlessly under capable interim leadership.
Establishment-critical narrative
The WEF chief's resignation exposes another elite figure brought down by Epstein connections, attending dinners at the sex offender's home years after his 2008 conviction. A simple Google search would have revealed Epstein's criminal history, making claims of ignorance absurd. This scandal adds to the WEF's mounting credibility crisis following its founder's departure.
Cynical narrative
This month alone, the relentless drip of Jeffrey Epstein's unsealed files has triggered a cascade of high-profile departures. From Lord Peter Mandelson to Larry Summers and a Nobel-winning Columbia neuroscientist, resignations swept elites, yet victims and the public demand more: arrests, trials and prison time — justice, not just quiet exits.
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