This week, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released a tranche of emails from Jeffrey Epstein. A database of the emails shows some mentioning former Trump strategist Steve Bannon as well as correspondence between Bannon and Epstein. The newly released emails expand on previous reporting that Bannon had up to 15 hours of video footage from interviewing Epstein in 2019.
Bannon has promised to release that footage in early 2026, and the emails underscore the need for a full release — which observers across the political spectrum have advocated.
In 2019, Bannon reportedly recorded “12 to 15 hours” of himself interviewing Epstein for a documentary, which The Hollywood Reporter described as “seemingly designed to get Epstein ready for an image-changing sit-down interview with a news outlet like 60 Minutes, with Bannon playing the part of Mike Wallace.” Additionally, according to Business Insider, people who spent time with Epstein and Bannon said “the two acted like friends around each other,” with Bannon advising Epstein on “how to handle his myriad legal and media investigations.”
Earlier this year, right-wing figures such as Roger Stone, Benny Johnson, and Ben Shapiro called on Bannon to release the footage he taped with Epstein. Following the release of the new emails this week, right-wing figures have continued to highlight Bannon’s connections to Epstein.
The saga surrounding Epstein has roiled the MAGA universe this year. We’ll continue to keep you updated as the story continues to unfold.
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