File 026312
Email with News Article About Steve Bannon's Meeting with Jeffrey Epstein (File 026312)
Page Six article forwarded via email discussing Steve Bannon's early morning meeting at Jeffrey Epstein's Upper East Side mansion, with context about Epstein's political connections and financial influence.
Summary
Peter Thomas Roth forwards a Page Six article to Jeffrey Epstein about Bannon's early morning visit to Epstein's mansion. The article speculates about potential financial arrangements between Bannon and Epstein, references past connections between Epstein and political figures including Bill Clinton (26 flights on private jet), Prince Andrew, and Donald Trump, and mentions Trump's 2002 compliment of Epstein. The article also notes Epstein's 2008 guilty plea and subsequent settlements.
Date: Sunday, August 12 2018 05:23 PMSubject: Steve Bannon had morning with disgraced Jeffrey EpsteinFrom: Peter Thomas RothTo: Jeffrey Epstein <jeevacation@gmail.com>;Great picture of you! ! !https://pagesix.com/2018/08/1 1 /steve- bannon-trying-to-get-on-disgraced-jeffrey-epsteins-good-side/?utm source=maropost &utm medium=email &utm campaign=pagesixdaily &utm content=20 180812&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 -Epstein at thefinancier's notorious Upper East Side mansion.Former White House chief strategist Bannon was spotted stepping out of his SUV and enteringthe registered sex offender's sprawling 21,000-square-foot mansion at 9 E. 71st St. shortlybefore 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 way close topolitical power again.One 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 have burnedbridges when he savaged Ivanka Trump over her criticism of Roy Moore, whom Bannonbacked despite claims the candidate had sexually harassed teens. Citing an allegation in -legalHOUSE OVERSIGHT 026312papers from a woman (who later dropped her lawsuit) that Donald Trump and Epstein hadraped her when she was 13, Bannon said in response to Ivanka, "What about the allegationsabout 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 Lolita Express,"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 be with.It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on theyounger side."Epstein, 65, pleaded guilty in 2008 to soliciting prostitution from a teen and served 13 monthsin 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't respondby deadline.HOUSE OVERSIGHT 026313