Peter Thiel, a billionaire venture capitalist and founder of PayPal and Palantir, has been found to have maintained an intricate network of connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The latest batch of released documents reveals that the two men interacted extensively between 2014 and 2017, often discussing meals and meetings.
Thiel's dietary restrictions were particularly unusual, as outlined in a February 2016 email by his former chief of staff Alisa Bekins. According to this message, Thiel allowed for an extensive list of approved foods, including over two dozen types of sushi, various meats, and dozens of vegetables. However, certain condiments such as ketchup, mayonnaise, and soy sauce were explicitly forbidden.
This strict dietary regimen was part of a larger set of "detailed instructions" that Epstein reportedly provided to Bekins for handling Thiel's eating habits during their interactions. The details of these restrictions remain somewhat unclear, with some information redacted in the released files.
One peculiar communication stands out: a January 2016 email chain between Bekins and an unnamed recipient, detailing the intricacies of Thiel's food preferences. Although Epstein was not directly involved in this exchange, his influence on Thiel is evident throughout their interactions.
The documents also reveal that Epstein continued to associate with influential figures in Silicon Valley even after his guilty plea for solicitation of prostitution and procurement of minors to engage in prostitution in 2008. The released files show that Epstein invested $40 million in a fund managed by one of Thiel's investment firms, Valar Ventures.
It remains unclear whether any direct benefits arose from this association between Epstein and Thiel, with Epstein ultimately committing suicide in his prison cell in August 2019.
Thiel's dietary restrictions were particularly unusual, as outlined in a February 2016 email by his former chief of staff Alisa Bekins. According to this message, Thiel allowed for an extensive list of approved foods, including over two dozen types of sushi, various meats, and dozens of vegetables. However, certain condiments such as ketchup, mayonnaise, and soy sauce were explicitly forbidden.
This strict dietary regimen was part of a larger set of "detailed instructions" that Epstein reportedly provided to Bekins for handling Thiel's eating habits during their interactions. The details of these restrictions remain somewhat unclear, with some information redacted in the released files.
One peculiar communication stands out: a January 2016 email chain between Bekins and an unnamed recipient, detailing the intricacies of Thiel's food preferences. Although Epstein was not directly involved in this exchange, his influence on Thiel is evident throughout their interactions.
The documents also reveal that Epstein continued to associate with influential figures in Silicon Valley even after his guilty plea for solicitation of prostitution and procurement of minors to engage in prostitution in 2008. The released files show that Epstein invested $40 million in a fund managed by one of Thiel's investment firms, Valar Ventures.
It remains unclear whether any direct benefits arose from this association between Epstein and Thiel, with Epstein ultimately committing suicide in his prison cell in August 2019.
... I mean, you'd think that billionaires like Peter Thiel would be above all this, but I guess connections are everything in the right circles. The fact that Thiel allowed for such a strict set of food restrictions from Epstein is just mind-blowing 
, and those condiments he banned? That's just crazy talk! 
It's like he was trying to make it easy on himself while still being able to enjoy some sushi and meat. And the fact that Epstein invested in one of Thiel's firms? That's some serious crony capitalism right there 
. But, I mean, what can we really say about this stuff now that it's out? It's all pretty shady, but is it enough to sway your opinion on Thiel's character or values? I'm not sure 
. Maybe he was just trying to do his due diligence with some of his business associates, but the more I think about it, the weirder this whole thing seems 
. And what's up with Thiel's super strict diet? Sounds like someone trying too hard to fit in with some elite crowd 
. But seriously, this whole thing just feels off. $40 million from Epstein to one of Thiel's investment firms? That's just weird money 
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And the weird thing is, Epstein wasn't even out of jail yet and he's already got his hands in all these other people's pockets. It's like, how much power did this dude have? 
That's just crazy! And the fact that Epstein is basically running the show on food preferences? Redacted files or not, it's like he was the one calling the shots. 
. Can't believe some rich guys think they're above the law or something. What's really disturbing is how many of these high-profile figures are connected to Epstein - it's like a revolving door of influence 
. And what's with Thiel's weird dietary restrictions? Like, does he really need that much sushi in his life? 
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so peter thiel is friends with a convicted sex offender? that's some sketchy stuff. and he follows these super strict food rules because of epstein?? like, what's the deal with that? did epstein know something about thiel's past or was it just a weird friendship? 
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... it's all so complex and fascinating at the same time 
Thiel's sushi obsession is wild tho, like over 20 types of sushi approved 
I'm more concerned about the power dynamics here, though. Did Epstein really have that much influence on Thiel? And what was going on with Valar Ventures investing in Epstein's fund? 
but for real tho, how many ppl knew about epstein's dealings with thiel and did they turn a blind eye? this whole thing is just so shady 
i mean, $40 million investment from epstein to thiel's firm?! what was the motive behind that 
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