4chan's Moot Downplays Ties to Jeffrey Epstein

The launch of /pol/ was a deliberate decision made weeks before Epstein’s involvement came into play, according to Chris Poole, 4chan’s founder. Poole stated in a statement that his team had already planned the addition of the board and its content prior to any interactions with Epstein or Boris Nikolic, venture capitalist with whom Epstein had recently established a business relationship. Epstein’s connection to the board gained attention after emails revealed by the Department of Justice showed ties between him and Nikolic, raising questions about potential influence on /pol/. However, Poole asserts that their involvement was coincidental, adding that the first meeting between the two parties occurred just hours after /pol/ went live.