Robert Maxwell And His Loyalty To None Other Than Himself

The Epstein Chronicles · May 29, 2026 · 21m

Bob Maxwell’s life reads like a case study in ruthless self-preservation disguised as loyalty to causes, countries, companies, and people. He presented himself as a soldier, patriot, anti-communist, Labour powerbroker, media baron, dealmaker, and global insider, but the through-line was always Maxwell first. He knew how to attach himself to institutions when they served him and discard them when they became inconvenient. Politics was useful when it opened doors. Media ownership was useful when it created power. Friendship was useful when it delivered access. National loyalty was useful when…