Politico: Epstein Secretly Funded Peter Attia's Rise

Politico reported on Jeffrey Epstein’s involvement in the career of physician Peter Attia, according to newly published findings.¹

The report includes communications in which Epstein assessed someone he believed would demonstrate loyalty, with the quote “I think she will be loyal” appearing in materials related to Attia’s professional trajectory.¹

Attia’s Medical Background

Peter Attia completed his medical training in general surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital and worked at the National Cancer Institute before shifting his focus to longevity medicine and healthspan optimization.¹ He later founded Attia Medical PC, a practice specializing in preventive health strategies and the applied science of aging.

Attia built a substantial public following through his podcast “The Peter Attia Drive,” which covers medicine, physiology, nutrition, and human performance. He has advised high-profile clients on health optimization and written extensively about metabolic disease, cardiovascular health, and longevity interventions.

Recent Developments

In February 2026, Attia stepped down from CBS News after Epstein-related emails became public.² The resignation followed scrutiny of his connections to the convicted sex offender.

Attia has not publicly addressed the full extent of any professional relationship with Epstein or detailed financial support he may have received during his career development.

Epstein’s Medical and Scientific Network

Before his 2008 conviction on state charges of soliciting a minor, Epstein maintained extensive connections within medical and scientific communities. He provided financial backing and professional networking opportunities to researchers, physicians, and academics across multiple disciplines.

His patronage extended to major research institutions, including Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he maintained donor relationships even after his conviction. Epstein frequently used financial support and access to wealthy donors as tools to build influence within elite professional circles.

The financier’s connections to the scientific community have faced renewed examination following the passage of the Jeffrey Epstein Transparency Act, which President Trump signed into law in January 2025. The legislation mandates federal agencies release government documents concerning Epstein’s activities, professional relationships, and the investigations surrounding his cases.

Document Release Process

The FBI began its formal review of Epstein-related records in February 2025. Ongoing document releases have revealed previously unknown details about individuals who maintained professional or personal ties to Epstein throughout his career.

Multiple news organizations have published investigations based on newly available materials, exposing the scope of Epstein’s network across finance, academia, medicine, politics, and entertainment. The releases continue on a rolling basis as federal agencies process classified and sensitive materials under the transparency law.

The Politico investigation represents one of multiple ongoing examinations of how Epstein leveraged financial resources to cultivate relationships with prominent figures in medicine and science. The full details of his specific involvement in Attia’s career advancement, and the identity of the individual Epstein described in his communications, remain subjects of continued reporting.

References

1. Politico — “‘I think she will be loyal’: Jeffrey Epstein’s role in Peter Attia’s rise”
2. Peter Attia Steps Down from CBS News Over Epstein Emails