File 026314
Email Discussion About Steve Bannon's Meeting with Jeffrey Epstein (File 026314)
Email exchange referencing a Page Six article about Steve Bannon's early-morning meeting with Jeffrey Epstein at his Upper East Side mansion, discussing Epstein's financial influence and political connections.
Summary
Peter Thomas Roth and Jeffrey Epstein exchange emails on August 12, 2018, regarding a Page Six article by Emily Smith reporting that Steve Bannon visited Epstein's Manhattan residence. The article speculates that Bannon sought financial backing from Epstein for his political agenda, while Epstein aims to rebuild political influence. The piece details Epstein's history of financial contributions to politicians, references Bill Clinton's 26 flights on Epstein's private plane between 2001-2003, mentions Epstein's connections to Prince Andrew and Donald Trump, and notes Epstein's 2008 guilty plea to soliciting prostitution from a minor.
Date: Sunday, August 12 2018 05:42 PMSubject: Re: Steve Bannon had morning with disgraced Jeffrey EpsteinFrom: Peter Thomas RothTo: jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com>;E E EOn Aug 12, 2018, at 1:30 PM, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com > wrote:funOn Sun, Aug 12, 2018 at 1:23 PM, Peter Thomas Roth <Great picture of you!!!> wrote:https://pagesix.com/2018/08/ 11/steve-bannon-trying-to-get-on-disgraced-jeffrey-epsteins-good-side/?utm source= maropost&utm medium=email &utm campaign=pagesixdaily &utmcontent=20180812 &mpweb=755-7237853-719173670Steve Bannon trying to get on disgracedJeffrey Epstein's good sideBy Emily SmithSteve Bannon shared a secret meeting with reviled billionaire pedophile Jeffrey -Epsteinat the financier's notorious Upper East Side mansion.Former White House chief strategist Bannon was spotted stepping out of his SUV andentering the registered sex offender's sprawling 21,000-square-foot mansion at 9 E. 71stSt. shortly before 7 a.m. Wednesday.Epstein's -palatial pad is one of his homes where young_girls were allegedly brought in toperform massages and used as "sex slaves."We assume Bannon wasn't there for a massage.Sources speculate that the disgraced -Epstein wants to use his millions to work his wayclose to political power again.HOUSE OVERSIGHT 026314One told us, "Bannon needs money to bankroll his political agenda. Epstein has plenty ofmoney, and craves power and access."Bannon made an early-morning beeline to Epstein, even though Bannon may haveburned bridges when he savaged Ivanka Trump over her criticism of Roy Moore, whomBannon backed despite claims the candidate had sexually harassed teens. Citing anallegation in -legal papers from a woman (who later dropped her lawsuit) that DonaldTrump and Epstein had raped her when she was 13, Bannon said in response to Ivanka,"What about the allegations about her dad and that 13-year-old?"Epstein has previously used his millions to cultivate the world's most powerful — but hasmostly given money to Democrats.From 2001 to 2003, Bill Clinton flew on Epstein's private plane, dubbed "The LolitaExpress," 26 times. Epstein is close to Prince Andrew and was a regular at Trump's Mar-a-Lago.Trump told New York magazine of Epstein in 2002, "Terrific guy. He's a lot of fun to bewith. It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them areon the younger side."Epstein, 65, pleaded guilty in 2008 to soliciting prostitution from a teen and served 13months in jail.Last year, he reportedly paid millions to settle three lawsuits filed against him by teens.Bannon's rep didn't comment. A lawyer for Epstein said, "Let me ask him," but didn'trespond by deadline.please noteThe information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayconstitute inside information, and is intended only forthe use of the addressee. It is the property ofJEEUnauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thisHOUSE OVERSIGHT 026315communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibitedand may be unlawful. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify us immediately byreturn e-mail or by e-mail to jeevacation@gmail.com , anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments. copyright -all rights reservedHOUSE OVERSIGHT 026316