Paolo Zampolli was terminated from his State Department post as special envoy for global partnerships on Oct. 15, following a "nasty email fight" with Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau. Zampolli, 56, a former modeling agent with ties to Jeffrey Epstein and the Tate brothers, had long been a controversial figure in the Trump administration. His departure followed the downfalls of Kimberly Guilfoyle and Katie Zacharia.
Zampolli’s exit came amid scrutiny of his associations with Andrew and Tristan Tate, who face charges in Romania and Britain. He hosted the brothers at a Washington party days before their arrests. Victoria Drake has filed a civil suit accusing Zampolli of drugging and raping her in 2023, which he denies.
During Trump's first term, Zampolli was known for boisterous parties and explicit text messages. In March, he sought ICE help to deport his former partner, Amanda Ungaro, during a custody battle. The Department of Homeland Security called those claims false.
Zampolli's tenure coincided with the midterm elections' "Epstein class" attack line, which he seemingly embodied.
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