Wexner Deposition Reveals Epstein's Ties to Victoria's Secret Founder

House Oversight Committee releases five-hour testimony of L Brands co-founder Leslie Wexner

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The House Oversight Committee released a five-hour deposition of L Brands co-founder Leslie Wexner, who was allegedly one of Jeffrey Epstein's closest associates. The deposition revealed details about Epstein's management of Wexner's fortune, including allegations that Epstein was given or provided with approximately $1 billion in stocks and assets. During the deposition, Wexner's attorney was caught on a hot mic warning him not to answer questions with more than five words.

Why it matters

The deposition sheds light on the close relationship between Wexner and Epstein, who was granted power of attorney over Wexner's fortune and allegedly managed large sums of his money. This raises questions about Epstein's influence and the extent of his involvement with Wexner's business dealings. The deposition also addresses Wexner's connections to former President Trump, which have been a subject of scrutiny.

The details

According to the deposition, Epstein was tasked with managing large sums of money for Wexner and was granted power of attorney over his fortune. Wexner allegedly transferred a $56-77 million dollar home in Manhattan to Epstein. During the deposition, Wexner discussed Epstein's role in inventorying his estate, with Epstein warning that "people could be walking out with forks and spoons." Wexner also revealed that he hired a house manager who had run the U.S. Embassy in Rome. At one point, Wexner's attorney was caught on a hot mic warning him not to answer questions with more than five words.

  • The House Oversight Committee released the five-hour deposition on February 20, 2026.

The players

Leslie Wexner

The co-founder of L Brands, the parent company of Victoria's Secret, who was allegedly one of Jeffrey Epstein's closest associates.

Jeffrey Epstein

The late sex-trafficker who was tasked with managing large sums of money and was granted power of attorney over Wexner's fortune.

Rep. Robert Garcia

A member of the House Oversight Committee who claims that approximately $1 billion was either given to or provided in stocks to Epstein by Wexner.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett

A member of the House Oversight Committee who questioned Wexner about his connections to former President Trump and Epstein.

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What they’re saying

“I'll f***ing kill you if you answer another question with more than five words, ok?”

— Wexner's Attorney (The Gateway Pundit)

“No”

— Leslie Wexner (The Gateway Pundit)

What’s next

The House Oversight Committee is expected to continue investigating Wexner's connections to Epstein and the extent of Epstein's influence over Wexner's business dealings.

The takeaway

The deposition of Leslie Wexner has shed light on the close relationship between the Victoria's Secret founder and the late sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions about Epstein's involvement in Wexner's financial affairs and the extent of his influence. The deposition also addressed Wexner's connections to former President Trump, which have been a subject of scrutiny.