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Bannon and Epstein Discuss Trump's Fitness for Office

2/1/2026

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In 2018, Steve Bannon texted with Jeffrey Epstein expressing concerns about U.S. President Donald Trump's fitness for office.
Bannon agreed with Epstein's assessment that Trump was "beyond borderline" and suggested he could be removed under the 25th Amendment.
The exchange was part of a broader Justice Department release of Epstein files, though many documents remain unreleased.
The remarks complicate perceptions of the president's ability to fulfill his duties.

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In 2018, Steve Bannon texted with Jeffrey Epstein expressing concerns about U.S. President Donald Trump's fitness for office.
Bannon agreed with Epstein's assessment that Trump was "beyond borderline" and suggested he could be removed under the 25th Amendment.
The exchange was part of a broader Justice Department release of Epstein files, though many documents remain unreleased.
The remarks complicate perceptions of the president's ability to fulfill his duties.