Steve Bannon

Epstein offered Bannon 100k payment via iMessage Jun 2 2019: ive told dan to send darren an invoice for 100k. I dont like you laying out money. Bannon wanted to make overall deal with darren, not piecemeal. Dan Fleuette coordinated logistics. Epstein also funded Bannon travel to USVI island and Bergen Norway, booking through AmEx Centurion via Natalia Molotkova. Three travelers: Bannon, Fleuette, Dain Valverde.

Bannon-Epstein correspondence timeline: earliest confirmed contact Oct 2017 (via Wolff intermediary), intensifying Jan 2018 through arrest Jul 2019. Bannon used [email protected] and BlackBerry/iMessage. Calendar entries confirm 17+ in-person meetings at 9 E 71st St between Jan 2018 and Jun 2019. Bannon was a daily-level correspondent from Feb 2018 onward.

Bannon-Epstein-Brock Pierce crypto/political financing axis documented in EFTA02669093 (Nov 18 2016). Richard Kahn forwarded Brock Pierce email to Epstein. Kahn had told Pierce: 'I realized that if I were you, I would suggest to steve bannon that he talk privately with jeffrey, as you know jeffrey knows more about international finance than anyone on trumps team, by a long way. tom barrack knows jeffrey well, and apart from the google mess he makes steve menuchin look like my son in terms of sophistication.' Epstein replied: 'you can tell jeffrey, as you know he is also close to peter thiel, who jeffrey thinks is really thoughtful.' ANALYSIS: This Nov 2016 email -- immediately post-election -- shows Kahn actively brokering an Epstein-Bannon introduction through Brock Pierce (Blockchain Capital). The Thiel reference connects to Ian Osborne, who brokered the Epstein-Thiel relationship (20+ Osborne documents in corpus) and attended SPIEF where Epstein networked.

Bannon-Epstein bitcoin/crypto advisory Feb 2018. Bannon proposed launching C4 Citizens of the American Republic with 100 million dollars worth of bitcoin. Epstein pushed back on legal structure: not sure c4 can accept property, bitcoin is undefined term, inherently anonymous and bearer like, currently impossible to establish jurisdiction. Bannon: Having our fec lawyers check all this. Also discussed crypto national currency for China and Marshall Islands.

Bannon-Epstein collaborated on European populist Movement via Benjamin Harnwell (Dignitatis Humanae Institute, 44 Via delle Fornaci Roma). Harnwell forwarded Italian media coverage of The Movement to Bannon who shared with Epstein. Epstein tracked Bannon Europe tour in real-time: Mar 4 2018 Bannon in Milan meeting Salvini, lead page 1 story in largest paper. Epstein pushed countries: kazaks mongolians senegaleze austria norway strassberg osama Slovak montenegro ivory coast dubai qatar saudi kuwait yemen eritrea ethiopia kenya tunisia moldova.

Epstein orchestrated Bannon dinners with high-value targets at 9 E 71st St. Mar 15 2018: Dinner with Terje Rod-Larsen and Berge plus Bannon. Mar 22 2018: Dinner with Ehud Barak and Bannon, followed by Sat meeting with Lajcak (UN GA President) and Ruemmler. Apr 25 2018: Dinner with Miro Lajcak and Bannon. Apr 26 2018: Dinner with Woody Allen, Soon-Yi, and Bannon. May 11 2018: Alert listing miro chomsky ruemmler bannon ehud terje. Epstein was networking Bannon with his global contacts.

Epstein brokered Bannon-Chomsky connection. May 13 2018: Chomsky to Bannon via Epstein: Jeffrey gave me your address, quite disappointed to have missed you the other night. Bannon: My brother lives in Tucson I love it. Oct 6 2018: Epstein cc Bannon and Chomsky: Steve Bannon who is copied on this email and I will come see you when you are back in arizona. Feb 9-10 2019: Bannon-Chomsky meeting arranged in Tucson. Valeria Chomsky: we look forward to meeting you.

Sean Bannon (Steve's son) served as logistics intermediary. Sean provided his address: 210 A St NE Washington DC 20002. In Jan 2019 Epstein sent Apple Watches to both Steve and Sean Bannon via FedEx through Lesley Groff. Multiple tracking emails show weeks of follow-up to confirm Steve received his watch. Sean: I will make sure Steve gets it. Sean: Thank you Ill have him wear it next time he meets with JE.

CA-BANNON-EPSTEIN INTELLIGENCE PIPELINE ASSESSMENT: The evidence supports a three-node intelligence chain with INDIRECT but structurally significant connections. NODE 1: Bannon was VP of Cambridge Analytica (Jun 2014-Aug 2016, LittleSis rel #1320305). CA was subsidiary of SCL Group (founded by Nigel Oakes). SCL conducted military psyops, election influence campaigns, and behavioral research for NATO, UK MOD, US State Dept. NODE 2: Bannon entered Epstein orbit Jan 2018 (brokered by Kahn/Brock Pierce Nov 2016, EFTA02669093). Bannon and Epstein exchanged 160+ emails and held 19+ in-person meetings Jan 2018-Jun 2019. They shared intelligence on hacking/cyber ops (EFTA02505281), European politics (EFTA02601042), and Bannon offered to rebuild Epstein image through documentary. NODE 3: Epstein had separate intelligence relationships with Israeli firms (Carbyne/Barak, Nardello surveillance) and parallel private intelligence operations (SoftBank/Benedetti/Giannakopoulos). CRITICAL GAP: No evidence that Bannon used CA/SCL capabilities directly for Epstein. The Bannon-Epstein relationship was POLITICAL and MEDIA focused, not intelligence-operational. Bannon was an intelligence CONSUMER, not a provider -- he sought Epstein's financial contacts for his European movement. Epstein was the provider of intelligence sophistication.

Epstein psychologically profiled Trump through Bannon. Epstein Feb 3 2017 to Nicholas Ribis: does he turn on bannon soon as bannon is getting too much attention and power. Mar 24 2018: Epstein on Trump: sums it up well needs to add melania pressure bibi indictment jared money grubbing recipe for tragedy. Bannon Dec 22 2018: jared and ivanka need to go. Bannon shared Mnuchin mockery. Epstein consistently probed Trump vulnerabilities via Bannon.

Wolff intermediary for Bannon-Epstein. Wolff to Epstein Apr 27 2017: Was with Bannon who said how much Trump liked deputy crown prince. White House intel flowing Bannon->Wolff->Epstein on Trump-MBS relationship.

Wolff to Epstein Aug 14 2017: McMaster and Murdoch met on Friday. Murdoch on the phone all weekend briefing against SB. Im tooting with him now. Hes not letting on that hes worried. This intelligence about Murdoch actively working against Bannon was relayed to Epstein in real-time during a critical White House power struggle. Epstein responded: you couldnt have chosen a better place or time.

Bannon shared real-time WH intelligence with Epstein. Feb 28 2018: I think hope maybe getting indicted. Epstein: Hope gone. Donjr spittoon. Also shared Kushner security clearance downgrade story same day. Feb 28 2018: To have breakfast with Jared. Epstein: MBS coming to wash 19th. Epstein replied: bibi jared donald all need a win.

Epstein demonstrated deep knowledge of hacking, zero-day exploits, and intelligence tradecraft in conversation with Bannon (EFTA02505281, Jul 2 2018). When Bannon asked about DefCon/Black Hat conferences, Epstein explained: 'every sophisticated intelligence agency has its insertions in the crowd. chinese especially, how do you think they get the hacks. they are not creative, they convince the spectrum boys to play a game, as the boys are socially retarded they just play and give up their secrets re the kernel (not colonel). there is also an exchange for money for what is known as zero day exploits. hacks that can be bought, and have never (zero day) been used.' Bannon wanted an invite to speak ('Do u think I could get an invite to speak??'). Epstein was the subject-matter expert on cyber intelligence; Bannon was the eager student. Epstein's technical cyber knowledge combined with Bannon's CA data operation expertise represents a potent intelligence synergy.

Wolff proposed using Epstein-Bannon relationship for media project. Nov 5 2018: Wolff to Epstein: I was thinking of opening with you and Bannon talking about Trump. Would let you sound smart and offer what I think would be a crowd-pleasing perspective, and make you seem like a credible player -- former friend of Trump, advisor to world leaders. Wolff also assessed Bannon leaks: Jan 13 2018 Porn star - I think thats a Bannon leak. Aug 11 2018: Harmless. Do you think Bannon spilled? (re PageSix story about their meetings). Epstein: doorman. Wolff: you should pay him off.

Richard Kahn (HBRK Associates) forwarded Cambridge Analytica Senate Intelligence Committee article to Epstein (EFTA02610736, Dec 6 2018). The Daily Beast article was about Senate Intelligence Committee grilling Bannon about Cambridge Analytica. This confirms Epstein's inner circle was actively monitoring Bannon's CA exposure and legal vulnerability. Timeline: Bannon was CA VP Jun 2014-Aug 2016; entered Epstein orbit Jan 2018; Kahn forwarded CA article Dec 2018. Kahn's forwarding of this specific article to Epstein -- not to Bannon -- suggests Epstein was tracking Bannon's legal exposure as potential leverage or intelligence asset.

iMessage Jun 1-4 2019 reveals Bannon visiting 9 E 71st for film project shoot. Discussion of Emmet Flood WH departure, Bannon: rats jumping ship. Epstein asks: Kelly Anne next? Bannon: She has nowhere to go. On Jun 2 Epstein offers 100k invoice payment and island trip. On Jun 3 discuss prince andrew and trump, Epstein: recall prince andrews accuser came out of mara lago. Bannon: Cant believe nobody is making u the connective tissue.

iMessage Jun 3-4 2019 discusses George Nader arrest. Epstein: Mandatory minimum 15. Bannon: MBZ must have coughed him up. Epstein: Nope. He was not extradited. He was duped. Epstein then mentions Nader literally had pictures of some kid with a goat. Bannon asks about film cast. Epstein: Government wants to consider timing and how to control press. Government sensitive to exploitation. This reveals Epstein had inside knowledge of Nader arrest and DOJ considerations.

Bannon-Epstein documentary project (Jun 2019): iMessage thread EFTA01615902 documents Bannon filming a documentary about/with Epstein. Jun 1: 'Exactly time the shot is fixed' (filming session). Jun 2: Bannon says 'We got some great material yesterday.' Epstein offers to fly Bannon to his island, says 'I have told dan to send darren an invoice for 100k. I dont like you laying out money.' Bannon responds wanting to 'make the overall deal with darren' (Indyke), has '2 other shooters and editors off on other projects.' Jun 3: discussion about sending Darren Indyke engagement letter for 'litigation services.' Jun 4: Epstein reports 'Government wants to consider timing and how to control press' and 'Government sensitive to exploitation' regarding the documentary cast. This confirms the NBC report that Bannon conducted approx 15 hours of filmed interviews with Epstein as part of an image rehabilitation project.

Bannon-Epstein iMessage thread (EFTA01615902, Jun 3 2019) contains explosive exchange about Prince Andrew and George Nader. Epstein: 'recall prince andrews accuser came out of mara lago.' Bannon: 'Cant believe nobody is making u the connective tissue.' Epstein: 'f and b only' (food and beverage only -- downplaying Mar-a-Lago role). Same day, Epstein shares CNN link about George Nader (Mueller witness) arrested for child pornography. Bannon: 'Not cool.' Epstein: 'Mandatory minimum 15.' Bannon: 'MBZ must have coughed him up.' Epstein: 'Nope... He was not extradited. He was duped.' Epstein then reveals inside knowledge of Nader bail hearing: 'There is his bail hearing today. Pre trial detention. Currently in Brooklyn.' ALSO: 'Can you imagine. He actually literally had pictures of some kid fucking a goat. true\!\!\!' This shows Epstein had inside intelligence about federal law enforcement proceedings.

Epstein-Bannon iMessage thread Oct 8-9 2018 (HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027445) is a comprehensive intelligence exchange covering: (1) BRAZIL: Epstein tells Bannon 'Re Bolsonaro/ if you are confident of a win, might be good for the brand if you were seen there.' Bannon: 'May go Saturday.' (2) NIKKI HALEY: Epstein: 'Why haley resign.' Bannon: 'Going to primary trump... She is going to primary trump.' (3) PAUL SINGER: Bannon: 'Lots -- Paul singer plot to have trump lose house, have nikki go primary him in 2020-- not subtle.' (4) KHASHOGGI/GULF: Epstein: 'HBJ excited about kashoggi issue. Highlighting out of control Saudis. Though they took my advice and put together a huge team of techies with the promised of investment paradise.' Bannon: 'HBJ gets that the emir is as out of control as MBS doesnt he??' (5) Epstein characterizes Gulf leaders: 'High school girls. Easily insulted. Vindictive- superstitious- petty/ grand and petulant.' (6) INTELLIGENCE ROUNDUP: 'Yemen / Iran / oil - zamel, nader. Prinz / 1 mdb / deripaska.' Epstein treated Bannon as his primary intelligence partner for global political operations.

Bannon image rehabilitation strategy for Epstein documented in NBC reporting (Feb 2026): Bannon's three-phase plan was 'first we need to push back on the lies; then crush the pedo/trafficking narrative; then rebuild your image as philanthropist.' Bannon arranged 'media training' at Epstein's residence marked 'totally confidential.' Epstein's representatives used Bannon's 'script' when speaking with The New Yorker. Bannon conducted approx 15 hours of interviews with Epstein (per Mark Epstein). Two hours of video footage released shows Bannon asking 'Do you think youre the devil himself?' Camera crew was reportedly 'mesmerized because they have been sold you are a monster.' Bannon noted advisory roles with right-wing parties in six European countries. Bannon asked Epstein: 'Do u know anyone in Europe that wants to control the European Parliament and with it the EU-- I need to get serious about taking on soros.' Epstein replied: 'There are lots of issues around this. Not for text.' This connects Bannon's Cambridge Analytica election-manipulation expertise directly to Epstein's European political network.

Film collaboration: American Carnage documentary and Trump@War. Jul 23 2018: Bannon to Dan Fleuette: Get link to brother epstein asap. Film shared via Vimeo with password. Epstein gave detailed feedback: burning flag not relevant, john waynes beard explain, no one cares about Andrew family. Bannon: Ari Emmanual financed it, officially in Venice Toronto and New York Film Festival. Aug 23 2018: Bannon requests latest Trump@War version for Jeffrey. Sean Bannon sent via ProtonMail.