In a shocking revelation, it has emerged that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein played a behind-the-scenes role in a media campaign to support President Donald Trump and promote the agenda of Steve Bannon, a former White House official and far-right populist.
According to text messages released by the US House Oversight Committee, Epstein was in constant communication with Bannon from August 17th to 23rd, 2018. During this time, Epstein coached Bannon on how to present himself on television, how to deliver his message, and even advised him on staging for live appearances. The messages reveal that Epstein took a keen interest in crafting talking points for Bannon's media appearances, particularly on economic policy.
The exchanges also provide insight into the two men's responses to breaking scandals, including the National Enquirer publisher David Pecker receiving immunity in the Michael Cohen case. In one notable exchange, Bannon texted "Huge event huge" when news broke of Pecker's immunity, followed by a message suggesting that more women were about to receive payoffs.
The messages also show Epstein trying to accommodate Bannon's apparent desire for secrecy, including discussing how they could meet without being detected by security. However, it is not clear whether these arrangements were ever put into practice.
It remains unclear why Epstein agreed to work with Bannon on this campaign, or what kind of compensation he received for his efforts. However, the revelations have raised further questions about Epstein's connections to powerful figures in American politics and his impact on their agendas.
One thing that is clear, however, is that Epstein played a significant role in shaping Bannon's messaging, particularly when it came to economic policy. The messages suggest that Epstein advised Bannon to focus on cashing in benefits from tax cuts rather than addressing wage inflation, a position that has been widely criticized by economists and experts.
Overall, the text messages provide a fascinating glimpse into the behind-the-scenes dynamics of American politics during a critical moment in Trump's presidency.
According to text messages released by the US House Oversight Committee, Epstein was in constant communication with Bannon from August 17th to 23rd, 2018. During this time, Epstein coached Bannon on how to present himself on television, how to deliver his message, and even advised him on staging for live appearances. The messages reveal that Epstein took a keen interest in crafting talking points for Bannon's media appearances, particularly on economic policy.
The exchanges also provide insight into the two men's responses to breaking scandals, including the National Enquirer publisher David Pecker receiving immunity in the Michael Cohen case. In one notable exchange, Bannon texted "Huge event huge" when news broke of Pecker's immunity, followed by a message suggesting that more women were about to receive payoffs.
The messages also show Epstein trying to accommodate Bannon's apparent desire for secrecy, including discussing how they could meet without being detected by security. However, it is not clear whether these arrangements were ever put into practice.
It remains unclear why Epstein agreed to work with Bannon on this campaign, or what kind of compensation he received for his efforts. However, the revelations have raised further questions about Epstein's connections to powerful figures in American politics and his impact on their agendas.
One thing that is clear, however, is that Epstein played a significant role in shaping Bannon's messaging, particularly when it came to economic policy. The messages suggest that Epstein advised Bannon to focus on cashing in benefits from tax cuts rather than addressing wage inflation, a position that has been widely criticized by economists and experts.
Overall, the text messages provide a fascinating glimpse into the behind-the-scenes dynamics of American politics during a critical moment in Trump's presidency.