Miroslav Lajcak resigned from his position as adviser to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico on Saturday following the release of Department of Justice documents containing communications between him and Jeffrey Epstein.

The Department of Justice released over 3.5 million pages of investigative documents related to Epstein on Friday, as mandated by a law signed by President Donald Trump. The files revealed multiple communications between Lajcak and Epstein, a convicted sex offender who died in August 2019.

Lajcak, who previously served as Slovakia's foreign minister and president of the U.N. General Assembly, denied wrongdoing and stated his resignation was intended to protect Fico from political consequences. The release of documents has prompted discussion about connections between Epstein and public figures.

Uncovering Epstein’s Web of Influence

These newly surfaced messages paint a troubling picture of Lajcak’s exchanges with Epstein, dating back to at least September 2018. According to the Washington Examiner, one text from Epstein described Moscow women as a top “export,” with Lajcak replying that he didn’t have a companion nearby due to “too many eyes watching.” This kind of locker-room banter raises eyebrows about the judgment of someone in such a high-ranking position.

In an October 2018 exchange, Epstein texted about offering two girls and their sisters, adding they might be “probably too young for you.” Lajcak’s response, “Don’t be mean,” only fuels concerns about his cavalier attitude toward such serious implications. How can someone entrusted with national security brush off these remarks so casually?

The frequency of Lajcak’s name—appearing nearly 350 times in the DOJ’s Epstein library—suggests this wasn’t a one-off chat but a sustained connection. For a man who held Slovakia’s foreign affairs portfolio for years, this level of contact with a known predator like Epstein, convicted in 2008 for child prostitution charges, is a glaring red flag. It’s hard to ignore the stench of compromised integrity here.

Political Fallout and Public Trust

Lajcak insists he’s done nothing criminal, claiming he resigned to avoid burdening Fico with unrelated political baggage. He stated, “Not because of having done anything criminal or unethical in my actions, but I don’t want him to bear the political costs for something that’s unrelated to his decisions.” Yet, this noble gesture doesn’t erase the unease over what these texts reveal about his character.

Prime Minister Fico, in a video message delivered in Slovak, confirmed he accepted the resignation. This swift action might be a calculated move to distance the administration from scandal, but it doesn’t answer the bigger question: how many other officials are tangled in Epstein’s web? The public deserves transparency, not just damage control.

For those of us fed up with elite networks dodging accountability, this saga is another reminder of why draining the swamp matters. Epstein’s influence didn’t die with him in 2019; it lingers in the shadows of power. Lajcak may be out, but the system that allowed these ties to fester remains untouched.

Questioning the Elite’s Moral Compass

The Epstein files, bolstered by evidence like a phone number tied to a 2020 U.S. Virgin Islands lawsuit against his estate, confirm the authenticity of these damning conversations. Even an undated photo released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee shows Lajcak standing beside Epstein, a visual testament to their association.

What’s galling is how the left often weaponizes these releases for political theater while ignoring their own skeletons. If we’re serious about rooting out corruption, the focus shouldn’t be on selective leaks but on a full reckoning of who knew what and when. Hypocrisy in D.C. is as old as dirt, but it’s time to stop playing games with justice.

Lajcak’s past as a U.N. General Assembly president from 2017 to 2018 only heightens the stakes. How does someone with such global influence get cozy with a figure like Epstein, whose federal sex trafficking charges were looming before his death? It’s a betrayal of the trust placed in these roles.

What’s Next for Slovakia’s Leadership?

Slovakia now faces a credibility gap at a time when strong leadership is non-negotiable. Fico’s administration must act decisively to restore faith, not just with resignations but with a clear stance against the moral decay these files expose. The world is watching, and excuses won’t cut it.

This is a rallying cry to demand better from those in power, no matter where they sit. We’ve long warned about the dangers of unaccountable elites, and Lajcak’s fall is proof of the rot at the top. Let’s push for reforms that keep these networks from thriving in the dark.

The Epstein scandal isn’t just a footnote—it’s a warning. If we don’t hold leaders to a higher standard, we risk normalizing this kind of filth in the halls of power. Slovakia’s next steps could set a precedent, and we must ensure it’s one of integrity over expediency.