VOTERS NEED TO KNOW:
With Donald Trump trying to shut down federal investigations of Epstein’s crimes (1), New Mexico is the state that has the best chance to hold the perpetrators accountable (2), and needs a Governor that will comply fully with the Epstein investigation commission.
In 2014, Deb Haaland’s campaign took $35,000 from businesses owned by Jeffrey Epstein (3,4), then rode on a private plane chartered by Epstein (5). After Epstein pled guilty to sex crimes with minors.
The day after she took a plane ride from Epstein, her campaign claimed she had no idea the donations came from Epstein (6).
Now, emails in the Epstein files show her campaign asked Epstein for $50,000 in donations (7).
A private jet ride. $35,000 in campaign donations. And Deb Haaland says she just didn’t know they came from Jeffrey Epstein?
What did Deb Haaland know and when did she know it?
Voters Deserve to know.
Get the Facts
Sources:
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The American Prospect, https://prospect.org/2025/10/01/2025-10-01-we-obtained-thousands-of-new-epstein-documents/
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NM Campaign Finance Report, Gary King for Governor, filed Sep. 8, 2014. Shows $30,000 in loans to committee during reporting period. See also: Epstein Files – Email from Jeffrey E. to Richard Kahn (EFTA00995794), Aug. 25, 2014, directing payment through “two diffent entities.”
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Epstein Files – Charter Flight Manifest, Sep. 8, 2014 (EFTA00310528). Passenger manifest lists Gary King and Deb Haaland on Hawker 800XP chartered by JEGE LLC from Santa Fe to Dulles.
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Steve Terrell, “Gary King says he’ll return cash linked to sex offender,” Santa Fe New Mexican, Sep. 9, 2014.
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Epstein Files – King Fundraising Email to Epstein, Jun. 5, 2014 (EFTA00368519). Forwarded by Lesley Groff to Epstein. King thanks Epstein for “your personal commitment to raise $50,000.00 for my campaign.”
MORE INFO:
The Plane Haaland Rode on:
Epstein Files Documents:
Epstein Files – Charter Flight Manifest Sep 8 2014 (EFTA00310528): Trip information sheet for Hawker 800XP aircraft, Sep. 8, 2014 flight from Santa Fe to Dulles. Passenger manifest lists
Epstein Files Documents:
Epstein Files – Charter Flight Manifest Sep 8 2014 (EFTA00310528): Trip information sheet for Hawker 800XP aircraft, Sep. 8, 2014 flight from Santa Fe to Dulles. Passenger manifest lists Gary King, Deb Haaland, Scott Tillman, Chris Khoury, and Kaleigh Hubbard. Chartered through Jege LLC.
Epstein Files – King Fundraising Email to Epstein (EFTA00368519): Email from Gary King campaign forwarded by Lesley Groff to Jeffrey Epstein, Jun. 5, 2014. Sent the same day as the back-and-forth exchange arranging the King-Epstein phone call. King writes: “Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today” and “your personal commitment to raise $50,000.00 for my campaign.” Directs Epstein to contact Finance Director Chris Khoury.
Epstein Files – Epstein Email Organize Jet Split Payment (EFTA00995794): Email from Jeffrey E. to Richard Kahn and Larry Visoski, Aug. 25, 2014, directing them to organize the jet for Gary King and arrange payment “through two different entities.”
Epstein Files – INJET Charter Quote SAF to IAD (EFTA00364038): Forwarded charter quote #23274 for $22,060.90 from Santa Fe to Washington Dulles on Sep. 8, 2014.
Epstein Files – Revised Flight Quote 8pm Departure (EFTA00364109): Email from Peter Malzone with revised flight itinerary for 8pm departure from SAF to IAD. Larry Visoski notes Richard Kahn will handle payment and instructs “do not charge this card, payment will be made in full either Wire or other means.”
Epstein Files – Email ID of Gary King and Chris Khoury (EFTA00364043): Email exchange identifying Gary King as running for Governor of NM with an early meeting in Washington DC on Sep. 9th. Contains Epstein’s original email directing jet organization and split payment.
Epstein Files – Epstein Requests Call with Gary King (EFTA00368401): Email from Jeffrey E. to Lesley Groff, Jun. 5, 2014, requesting to speak to Gary King.
Epstein Files – Groff Contacts Gary King Assistant (EFTA00368431): Email from Lesley Groff to Epstein, Jun. 5, 2014, confirming she spoke with Gary King’s assistant Victoria and relayed that Epstein wants to “support him in his run for Governor.”
Epstein Files – Gary King Availability for Epstein Call (EFTA00368440): Email from Lesley Groff to Epstein, Jun. 5, 2014, providing Gary King’s schedule and availability for a phone call.
Epstein Files – Gary King Voicemail for Epstein (EFTA00995401): Email noting Gary King left a voicemail for Epstein at the “Main House,” Aug. 21, 2014.
Epstein Files – King Asks Epstein About Using Plane (EFTA00995412): Email from redacted sender to Jeffrey Epstein, Aug. 21, 2014, at 18:16 UTC. States: “Please call Gary King when you have a moment...He said he was returning your call but also wanted to speak to you about possibly using your plane to get him from Sante Fe evening of Sept 8th (around 8pm) so he could make a breakfast in DC on Sept 9th...he says he can pay for the fuel and landing/airport fees.” Also mentions option of taking JetBlue red eye to NY then borrowing Epstein’s plane to DC. This email sets in motion the entire flight arrangement.
Epstein Files – Charter Quotes SAF to Washington (EFTA00995439): Email chain from Aug. 21–22, 2014, with Epstein requesting a “cheap charter from no sfe to wash” for Gary King and Larry Visoski providing quotes.
Epstein Files – Empty Leg Charter for Gary King (EFTA00995488): Email chain from Aug. 22, 2014, with Epstein asking about empty leg availability for Gary King and Visoski working one-way prices.
Campaign Finance & News Documents:
Deb Haaland & Epstein Files News Coverage:
NM Political Report – Records show Gary King, Deb Haaland used Epstein-linked jet during 2014 campaign: Feb. 17, 2026. Details flight manifest showing Haaland and King on charter arranged by Epstein’s company Jege LLC from Santa Fe to Dulles, Sep. 8, 2014.
KRQE – Gary King and Deb Haaland respond after files show ties to Epstein jet: King and Haaland’s responses to the Epstein files revelations about the 2014 chartered flight.
KOB – Deb Haaland named in DOJ Epstein files over 2014 New Mexico flight: Coverage of Haaland being named in the DOJ Epstein document release in connection with the 2014 chartered flight.
Native News Online – Deb Haaland Campaign Responds to Why Her Name is in the Epstein Files: Haaland’s campaign statement that she never interacted with Epstein and had no knowledge of his role in chartering the jet.
ICT – Epstein files show Deb Haaland on jet with Gary King: Indian Country Today coverage of the Epstein files showing Haaland on the 2014 chartered flight manifest.
ABQ Journal – Deb Haaland rode on jet chartered by Epstein in 2014 for running mate Gary King: Albuquerque Journal report on Haaland and King using the Epstein-chartered jet during the 2014 campaign.
NM Political Report – Gary King campaigned on prosecuting child sex offenders while courting Epstein: Feb. 23, 2026. Details King inviting Epstein to lunch and accepting donations through companies designed to avoid press coverage.
New Mexico Epstein Commission News:
Source NM – NM legislators want ‘truth commission’ to investigate late sex offender Epstein: Oct. 27, 2025. New Mexico legislators propose a bipartisan truth commission to investigate Epstein’s activities in the state.
Santa Fe New Mexican – ‘This state is not playing’: Epstein truth commission heads to House floor: Coverage of the Epstein truth commission legislation advancing to a House floor vote.
Source NM – New Mexico House unanimously enacts Epstein ‘truth commission’: Feb. 16, 2026. The New Mexico House unanimously votes to create a bipartisan Epstein Truth Commission with a $2 million budget.
NBC News – New Mexico approves comprehensive probe of Epstein’s Zorro Ranch: National coverage of New Mexico’s approval of a comprehensive investigation into Epstein’s Zorro Ranch.
Source NM – New Mexico Attorney General reopens criminal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch: AG Raúl Torrez reopens the criminal investigation into Epstein’s activities at Zorro Ranch in New Mexico.