Slovakia’s national security adviser Miroslav Lajčák resigned after US-released Epstein files showed his messages with the late financier, sparking political controversy despite no evidence of illegal conduct.
Slovakia’s national security adviser, Miroslav Lajčák, has resigned following the release of over three million US Department of Justice documents detailing his exchanges with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Lajčák, who denied wrongdoing, said he stepped down to avoid political fallout for Prime Minister Robert Fico. The released files include messages discussing women and diplomacy, though they do not provide evidence of illegal activity.
Prime Minister Fico praised Lajčák as “an incredible source of experience in diplomacy and foreign policy,” calling public criticism of the adviser “an attack against me.” Lajčák served in four Slovak governments and as an EU special representative for the Western Balkans. The tranche of files also revealed links between Epstein and other high-profile figures worldwide.