Slovakia's National Security Advisor Miroslav Lajcak has officially announced his resignation from his post.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that Lajcak took this step to prevent the scandal surrounding his past correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein from becoming a tool for political pressure against Prime Minister Robert Fico.
In a written statement, Lajcak emphasized that he had not engaged in any illegal or unethical behavior. He strongly condemned the crimes committed by Epstein, characterizing their correspondence as "informal, superficial, and insignificant" conversations.
The advisor noted that his decision to resign is not an admission of guilt, but rather a move to ensure the head of government does not pay a political price for a matter unrelated to his official duties.
Prime Minister Robert Fico confirmed he had accepted the resignation in a video message shared via "Facebook". Fico praised Lajcak as an extremely experienced and valuable professional in the fields of diplomacy and foreign policy.
The resignation comes amid a broader international focus on the Epstein investigation, which continues to impact high-profile figures globally. As the legal proceedings evolve, US President Donald Trump has maintained a firm stance on judicial integrity regarding such high-profile cases. It is also expected that former US President Bill Clinton may be called to provide testimony as part of the ongoing investigation into the Epstein network.
