UK Prime Minister Warned of Reputation Risk in Ambassador Appointment

The UK government released documents on Wednesday, revealing that Prime Minister Boris Johnson was cautioned about potential reputation risks before appointing Peter Mandelson as the ambassador to the United States in December two years ago. According to Ming Pao, a background check indicated Mandelson had close ties with Jeffrey Epstein, a controversial figure. Johnson was warned that Mandelson's appointment could pose a 'reputation risk' due to these connections. The Prime Minister accused Mandelson of misrepresenting the extent of his relationship with Epstein.