By Newly released records from the Justice Department show that Jeffrey Epstein paid for a series of luxury expenses and personal indulgences enjoyed by Kathryn Ruemmler, the former White House counsel under Barack Obama and the current general counsel at Goldman Sachs, according to documents made public this week.
The records, spanning from 2014 to 2019, include emails, booking confirmations, and credit card authorizations indicating that Epstein covered a range of high-end purchases and services for Ruemmler, writes The Daily Caller. Among the items listed were a Hermès handbag priced at $9,350, a Fendi coat and bag valued at $6,790, blue silk slippers, an Apple TV, and an Apple Watch. The documents also detail recurring personal-care expenses, including spa treatments, facials, hair appointments, and other services paid for by Epstein.
In August 2016, Epstein arranged a half-day spa visit for Ruemmler at the Four Seasons in Washington, D.C. In an email coordinating the appointment, Epstein wrote that “she won her case and needs some pampering.” Ruemmler replied with thanks and referred to Epstein as “Uncle Jeffrey.”
She also served as a backup executor to his living will.
Obama White House counsel Kathy Ruemmler didn’t just take trips with Epstein.
In 2018, she was listed as a trustee of his living will. pic.twitter.com/Iv0l24gsGo
— Bithiah 🇺🇸 (@Bithiah333) January 30, 2026
Another email from March 2016 shows Epstein directing an associate to pay for a full year of facials for Ruemmler, instructing that “kathy should not spend money there.” Receipts from the same period indicate he also paid $658 for a hair appointment.
The documents further reveal that during the 2015 holiday season, Epstein arranged a first-class trip to Geneva in Ruemmler’s name. In correspondence with the individual handling the travel plans, Ruemmler wrote, “I adore him. It’s like having another older brother!” She added that she “never feel[s] as if I can return the kindness adequately.” Subsequent records show that she ultimately missed the flight.
In October 2016, Epstein’s assistant asked to cancel a ticket for a trip from New York to the U.S. Virgin Islands booked for Ruemmler, explaining that “she can’t play hooky from work after all!”
Beyond the financial support, the records also reference Ruemmler’s role in providing Epstein with informal legal guidance. Previous reporting has indicated that she offered advice related to his 2008 non-prosecution agreement and counsel on how to handle public statements.
Ruemmler has consistently said that she did not formally represent Epstein or receive compensation from him. In a December statement to CNN, she said, “I was one of a number of lawyers Epstein informally reached out to for advice.”
Statement from Goldman Sachs: "It’s well known that Epstein’s MO was to do unsolicited favors for and provide unsolicited gifts to his many business contacts."
— Andrew Kaczynski (@KFILE) January 30, 2026
Goldman Sachs defended the nature of the relationship in its own statement, saying, “It’s well known that Epstein’s MO was to do unsolicited favors for and provide unsolicited gifts to his many business contacts.” Neither Ruemmler nor the firm immediately responded to requests for further comment regarding the latest disclosures.
The newly released materials are part of a broader document dump by the Department of Justice, offering additional insight into Epstein’s extensive network across politics, business, and other elite circles as scrutiny of his activities continues years after his conviction.
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