Newly released text messages from 2019 show Steve Bannon exchanging friendly communications with Jeffrey Epstein. Bannon states that the messages were intended to persuade Epstein to participate in a documentary project. The exchanges have come to light recently, prompting Bannon's clarification.
In 2019, Steve Bannon, the former White House strategist, sent text messages to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender who died that year. According to Bannon, these communications were part of an effort to convince Epstein to take part in a documentary. The texts, described as chummy, have been newly released, shedding light on their interactions during that period.
Bannon has addressed the messages directly, asserting that their purpose was solely to cajole Epstein into joining the film project. No further details about the documentary's content or status were provided in the reports. Epstein, who faced federal charges related to sex trafficking at the time of his death, had connections to various high-profile figures, including Bannon.
This revelation adds to the ongoing scrutiny of Epstein's associations. Bannon's explanation frames the contact as professional, tied to media production rather than personal ties.
