The World Economic Forum—Davos’s globalist headquarters—has launched an investigation into its own CEO after he was caught lying about meeting with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein multiple times, exposing yet another scandal among the elite institutions that have long lectured Americans about morality and governance.
Davos Elite Caught in Web of Lies
Børge Brende, President and CEO of the World Economic Forum since 2017, participated in three business dinners with Jeffrey Epstein at Epstein’s New York townhouse between 2018 and 2019. These meetings occurred a full decade after Epstein’s 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor for prostitution. The communications between Brende and Epstein included exchanges about artificial intelligence predictions and other business matters, with Brende praising Epstein as a “brilliant host” in messages dated October 2018. The WEF announced an independent review by its audit and risk committee on February 5, 2026, following the release of documents exposing these previously hidden connections.
In case you missed this one: WEF's Borge Brende (one of the top people at WEF) was plotting with Epstein about replacing the UN with Davos !https://t.co/kUt7OWYBMv pic.twitter.com/MNJmdsaFzo
— Izabella Kaminska (@izakaminska) February 5, 2026
Contradictory Stories Expose Leadership Crisis
When Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten inquired about potential Epstein connections in November 2025, Brende categorically denied any contact with the convicted criminal. After U.S. authorities released new Epstein files in late January 2026, documentary evidence contradicted Brende’s denial. The former Norwegian Foreign Minister then admitted his earlier statement was “incorrect,” claiming he misunderstood the question and expressed regret for not properly vetting Epstein’s background. This reversal raises fundamental concerns about the truthfulness and accountability of those who position themselves as global moral authorities. Norwegian Liberal Party leader Guri Melby publicly questioned whether Brende’s credibility remains intact enough to lead the influential Davos organization.
Founder Denies Knowledge, Threatens Legal Action
The scandal deepened when Klaus Schwab, WEF’s founder, directly contradicted Brende’s claim that he had informed Schwab about the Epstein meetings in 2019. Schwab stated he never received such notification and never approved any contact between WEF leadership and the sex offender. The 88-year-old founder has reportedly threatened legal action against Brende over these conflicting accounts. This public rift between the organization’s top two figures exposes serious internal dysfunction at an institution that regularly convenes world leaders and billionaires to discuss global governance. The investigation will examine whether Brende violated WEF compliance policies and whether proper disclosure procedures were followed regarding his interactions with a known criminal.
Pattern of Elite Connections Continues to Emerge
Brende’s exposure follows the February 3, 2026 suspension of Norwegian diplomat Mona Juul over similar Epstein ties revealed in the same document release. The ongoing disclosure of Epstein’s network continues to implicate European elites who maintained relationships with him long after his criminal conviction became public knowledge. While the Department of Justice has stated that mentions in the files are insufficient for criminal charges, the revelations fuel legitimate concerns about the judgment and moral compass of unelected global influencers. The timing is particularly damaging for the WEF, which has promoted progressive social agendas while its leadership apparently failed basic due diligence about associating with a convicted sex offender.
Accountability for Globalist Institutions
This scandal illustrates the disconnect between the rhetoric of global institutions and the actual conduct of their leaders. While the WEF has championed transparency and governance reforms for nations worldwide, its own CEO concealed meetings with Jeffrey Epstein and misled the press when questioned. The independent review may determine whether internal rules were broken, but the broader issue remains: these unaccountable international organizations wield enormous influence over policy discussions affecting American sovereignty and values. The Epstein connections expose how insular elite networks operate with minimal oversight, raising questions about whose interests they truly serve. As President Trump’s administration works to reassert American independence from globalist entanglements, these revelations underscore the wisdom of skepticism toward Davos-style international governance.
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Inquiry opened into WEF CEO Brende’s Epstein links – RTE
Epstein revelations put WEF top management in a tight spot – Bluewin
Davos forum opens probe into CEO Brende’s Epstein links – BSS News
Europe in the Epstein files: how far is the continent’s political elite implicated – Euronews