Recent revelations from the estate of the late Jeffrey Epstein highlight the previously veiled relationship between Epstein and Steve Bannon, a prominent figure in US politics and former chief strategist for Donald Trump. New emails showcasing their correspondence were made available alongside over 20,000 pages of documents, stirring renewed interest in Epstein's connections with influential individuals.
In a November 2018 email, Bannon, who was in the UK for a speaking engagement at the Oxford Union, expressed his concerns about protesters delaying his plans to catch a flight. Epstein promptly provided Bannon with travel options, stating, 'There is a gulf air that leaves at 950 with a stop in Bahrain,' to which Bannon responded with gratitude, calling Epstein 'an amazing assistant.'
The documents reveal that Bannon was not just interacting with Epstein as a biographer; their exchanges indicate that Epstein often acted in a capacity reminiscent of a personal assistant. Days prior to their discussed travel, Epstein humorously referred to himself as 'the most highly paid travel agent in history' while mentioning a charter flight for Bannon.
Bannon was deeply enmeshed in UK political discourse at the time, exchanging thoughts on key figures like Theresa May and Boris Johnson. He noted in a message to Epstein how he had been 'pulled into the Brexit thing this morning with Nigel, Boris and Rees Mogg,' further illustrating the political dimensions of their relationship.
While Bannon has not been accused of any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein, these communications provide a fascinating glimpse into their interaction, underscoring how Epstein leveraged his connections and resources in service of influential allies in varied political landscapes. Bannon did not respond to requests for comment about the released correspondence.
In a November 2018 email, Bannon, who was in the UK for a speaking engagement at the Oxford Union, expressed his concerns about protesters delaying his plans to catch a flight. Epstein promptly provided Bannon with travel options, stating, 'There is a gulf air that leaves at 950 with a stop in Bahrain,' to which Bannon responded with gratitude, calling Epstein 'an amazing assistant.'
The documents reveal that Bannon was not just interacting with Epstein as a biographer; their exchanges indicate that Epstein often acted in a capacity reminiscent of a personal assistant. Days prior to their discussed travel, Epstein humorously referred to himself as 'the most highly paid travel agent in history' while mentioning a charter flight for Bannon.
Bannon was deeply enmeshed in UK political discourse at the time, exchanging thoughts on key figures like Theresa May and Boris Johnson. He noted in a message to Epstein how he had been 'pulled into the Brexit thing this morning with Nigel, Boris and Rees Mogg,' further illustrating the political dimensions of their relationship.
While Bannon has not been accused of any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein, these communications provide a fascinating glimpse into their interaction, underscoring how Epstein leveraged his connections and resources in service of influential allies in varied political landscapes. Bannon did not respond to requests for comment about the released correspondence.
