"The X post accurately excerpts a September 2018 text exchange from newly released DOJ Epstein files, where Epstein suggests to Bannon that Deputy AG Rosenstein could withdraw the 2000 OLC memo barring indictments of sitting presidents—mirroring the 2009 rescission of Bush-era torture memos—to enable charges against Trump amid the Mueller investigation.
This conversation occurred shortly after Epstein's July 2018 arrest and during Bannon's post-White House feud with Trump, following his 2017 ouster and the "Fire and Fury" book; prior exchanges show Epstein advising Bannon on pro-Trump media talking points, highlighting their unexpected alliance.
Released as part of over 3 million pages in January 2026 DOJ disclosures, the files mention Trump over 1,000 times and fuel debates on Epstein's political influence, with Bannon's involvement raising questions about loyalties in MAGA circles despite his later Trump endorsements."
"The X post accurately excerpts a September 2018 text exchange from newly released DOJ Epstein files, where Epstein suggests to Bannon that Deputy AG Rosenstein could withdraw the 2000 OLC memo barring indictments of sitting presidents—mirroring the 2009 rescission of Bush-era torture memos—to enable charges against Trump amid the Mueller investigation.
This conversation occurred shortly after Epstein's July 2018 arrest and during Bannon's post-White House feud with Trump, following his 2017 ouster and the "Fire and Fury" book; prior exchanges show Epstein advising Bannon on pro-Trump media talking points, highlighting their unexpected alliance.
Released as part of over 3 million pages in January 2026 DOJ disclosures, the files mention Trump over 1,000 times and fuel debates on Epstein's political influence, with Bannon's involvement raising questions about loyalties in MAGA circles despite his later Trump endorsements."