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Bannon's Secret Strategies for Epstein Uncovered in Documents

2/16/2026

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Stephen K. Bannon, a MAGA figure, discussed strategies with Jeffrey Epstein in June 2019 about a Miami Herald article detailing court loss for Epstein's victims.
He advised Epstein on managing allegations, including recommending lawyers and media strategies.
Newly released Justice Department documents show Bannon's frequent involvement with Epstein before Epstein's July 2019 arrest for sex trafficking, and Bannon says the relationship was purely professional.

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Stephen K. Bannon, a MAGA figure, discussed strategies with Jeffrey Epstein in June 2019 about a Miami Herald article detailing court loss for Epstein's victims.
He advised Epstein on managing allegations, including recommending lawyers and media strategies.
Newly released Justice Department documents show Bannon's frequent involvement with Epstein before Epstein's July 2019 arrest for sex trafficking, and Bannon says the relationship was purely professional.