File 026263
Email Chain: Steve Bannon and Jeffrey Epstein Discussion on Political Coalition and Campaign Finance (File 026263)
Email correspondence from February 24, 2018 between Steve Bannon and Jeffrey Epstein discussing political coalition strategy, campaign finance mechanisms, and fundraising approaches.
Summary
A series of emails exchanged on February 24, 2018 between Steve Bannon and Jeffrey Epstein discussing the formation of a political coalition targeting populists, nationalists, and conservative Christians. The conversation includes discussions about campaign finance vehicles, the use of cryptocurrency or 'coins' for donor distribution, FEC regulations, and potential legal strategies including the formation of religious entities. Epstein inquires about fundraising mechanisms, foreign donor restrictions, and campaign finance flows while Bannon outlines coalition strategy.
From: Steve BannonSent: 2/24/2018 1:32:39 PMTo: Jeffrey Epstein [jeevacation@gmail.com]Subject: Re: Lawyer for Susan Rice: Obama administration 'justifiably concerned' about sharing intel with Trump team -POLITICOImportance: HighCoolSent via BlackBerry by AT&TFrom: "jeffrey E." <jeevacation@gmail.com>Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2018 08:31:40 -0500To: Steve BannonSubject: Re: Lawyer for Susan Rice: Obama administration justifiably concerned' about sharing intel withTrump team - POLITICOBTW spent some time on the phone with Jide. hes looking to be read into Saudi. . too earlyOn Sat, Feb 24, 2018 at 8:26 AM, Steve Bannon < wrote:Yes...I've got the 2nd best--best is don mcgahn who is occupied currentlySent via BlackBerry by AT&TFrom: "jeffrey E." <jeevacation@gmail.com>Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2018 08:24:39 -0500To: Steve Bannon<Subject: Re: Lawyer for Susan Rice: Obama administration justifiably concerned' about sharing intel withTrump team - POLITICOunderstood. but need details. money needed for think tank, for ads. for policy meetings. . thoughleaders. we could also make the coin in some instances non negotiable for 2 years. . is there a super smartFEC person. ?On Sat, Feb 24, 2018 at 8:21 AM, Steve Bannon < > wrote:Populist/Nationalist firstConservative Christians (catholic/evangelical) nextReverse alabamaThis coalition staves off "times up" for next decade plusSent via BlackBerry by AT&TFrom: "jeffrey E." <jeevacation@gmail.com>Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2018 08:18:09 -0500To: Steve Bannon<1Subject: Re: Lawyer for Susan Rice: Obama administration justifiably concerned' about sharing intel withTrump team - POLITICOshould it have a christian component? tithe? if you form a church you may be able to tell mueller you have aconfession privelege. :)HOUSE OVERSIGHT 026263On Sat, Feb 24, 2018 at 8:14 AM, Steve Bannon <On itSent via BlackBerry by AT&Twrote:From: "jeffrey E." <jeevacation@gmail.com>Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2018 08:13:08 -0500To: Steve Bannon<___________________Subject: Re: Lawyer for Susan Rice: Obama administration justifiably concerned' about sharing intel withTrump team - POLITICOcoin issues. : receive coins, distribute coins, pay in coins, coin cooperative, prohibitions foreigndonor.? i need to understand flow of funds. . donor to campiagn c?s. does it have to go to campaignfirst. . does it have to go there at all etc.On Sat, Feb 24, 2018 at 7:48 AM, Steve Bannon > wrote:https://www.politico.com/story/2018/02/23/susan-rice-lawyer-obama-administration-classified-intelligence-michael-flynn-trump-423437please 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 thiscommunication 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 reservedplease 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 thiscommunication 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, andHOUSE OVERSIGHT 026264destroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments. copyright -all rights reservedplease 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 thiscommunication 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 reservedplease 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 thiscommunication 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 026265