Trump Allies Musk, Bannon, and Thiel Named in New Epstein Estate Documents

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Newly released documents from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have reignited scrutiny into the late financier’s ties with powerful political and tech figures—including several close associates of President Donald Trump. The files, turned over to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and published by committee Democrats on Friday, indicate that Epstein maintained connections with Elon Musk, Steve Bannon, and Peter Thiel well after his 2008 sex crimes conviction.

According to a copy of Epstein’s itinerary, Musk—currently CEO of X (formerly Twitter) and Tesla—was tentatively scheduled to visit Epstein’s private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands on December 6, 2014. A handwritten note attached to the itinerary reads, “is this still happening?” Musk has previously denied any meaningful relationship with Epstein, though he has acknowledged being introduced to him at social events.

The documents also list a planned lunch with billionaire venture capitalist Peter Thiel on November 27, 2017, and a February 16, 2019 breakfast meeting with Steve Bannon, Trump’s former White House chief strategist. The Bannon meeting took place just months before Epstein’s 2019 arrest on federal sex trafficking charges. Neither Bannon nor Thiel have issued public comments in response to the new revelations.

These meetings are particularly notable given the timing: all occurred after Epstein’s widely criticized 2007 non-prosecution agreement, which allowed him to avoid federal charges despite strong evidence he had exploited underage girls. Critics say the deal emboldened Epstein and gave him cover to continue abusing minors until his arrest more than a decade later.

While Musk, Bannon, and Thiel have not been formally accused of any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein, the newly released documents suggest that Epstein remained within elite social and political circles even after being labeled a sex offender.

Though not named in this batch of documents, Trump’s ties to Epstein and his inner circle remain a subject of ongoing public interest. Trump was photographed with Epstein on multiple occasions in the early 2000s and once described him as a “terrific guy” who “likes beautiful women, many of them on the younger side.” However, after Epstein’s 2019 arrest, Trump quickly distanced himself, claiming they had a falling out and had not spoken in over a decade.

Trump also downplayed the broader Epstein scandal during his presidency, at one point referring to the case and its surrounding conspiracies as a “hoax” when asked about Epstein’s death and alleged connections to other high-profile figures.

Yet some of Trump’s closest allies appear to have maintained relationships with Epstein long after his 2008 conviction. Bannon, a key architect of Trump’s 2016 campaign and his nationalist political platform, met with Epstein in early 2019. Thiel, another influential Trump supporter and a prominent GOP donor, had lunch with Epstein in late 2017, according to the documents. Both men helped shape Trump’s administration.

“This should be clear to every American: Jeffrey Epstein was friends with some of the most powerful and wealthiest men in the world,” said Sara Guerrero, a spokesperson for House Oversight Democrats. “Every new document produced provides new information as we work to bring justice for the survivors and victims.”

The new disclosures come alongside other troubling revelations, including flight records confirming that Britain’s Prince Andrew flew on Epstein’s jet—dubbed the “Lolita Express” by locals—on multiple occasions in the early 2000s. According to the files, Epstein even arranged for Prince Andrew to receive $200 massages, the same amount Epstein’s victims have said they were paid.

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Internal Fallout Deepens Over Epstein Files as Bondi Clashes with FBI Director Kash Patel

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A growing internal rift within the Trump administration has spilled into public view following the Justice Department’s controversial handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, with Attorney General Pam Bondi at odds with FBI Director Kash Patel amid a wave of political and public backlash.

According to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal, Bondi has become increasingly paranoid that Patel and top FBI officials are “trying to destroy her” by leaking damaging internal details to the media. The conflict has reportedly escalated behind closed doors, culminating in a tense exchange with former President Donald Trump.

When Bondi brought her concerns directly to Trump—citing personal criticism she has faced over the Justice Department and FBI’s limited release of names in the Epstein case—the former president reportedly offered little sympathy, instead telling her to “buck up” and weather the scrutiny.

Other administration officials were less diplomatic. Some allegedly told Bondi to “stop scrolling social media” and avoid getting drawn into online speculation about her role in the department’s messaging on the Epstein investigation.

The administration’s internal strife stems from the joint DOJ-FBI memo released over two months ago, which sought to quell controversy over the heavily redacted files connected to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking network. The documents, while confirming Epstein’s death in 2019 was ruled a suicide, offered few revelations and left out several key names expected by the public and the media.

While Trump officials initially downplayed the political fallout, the reaction from the MAGA base has been both intense and sustained. Many of Trump’s supporters—who had long viewed the Epstein scandal as a symbol of elite corruption—expressed deep frustration that the investigation appeared to shield high-profile individuals.

FBI Director Patel has since faced sharp bipartisan criticism during recent congressional oversight hearings. Lawmakers pressed Patel on why the bureau withheld additional names and records, particularly those potentially implicating prominent figures.

Patel, a former national security adviser turned FBI chief, has maintained that the bureau has “no evidence” implicating anyone but Epstein in the trafficking of minors. The claim has only fueled more skepticism and allegations of a cover-up.

The tensions have begun to take a toll on the administration’s personnel structure. Chad Mizelle, Chief of Staff to Attorney General Bondi and a key liaison between the DOJ and the White House, is expected to step down from his role on October 3. The DOJ has not issued a statement confirming or commenting on Mizelle’s impending departure.

Further instability appears to be on the horizon at the FBI. Multiple insider sources have told the Daily Mail that co-Deputy Director Dan Bongino is likely to exit the bureau by the end of the year. While Bongino’s appointment was always seen as temporary, sources suggest the ongoing Epstein controversy has accelerated his timeline.

In response to Bongino’s anticipated departure, Bondi recently appointed former Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey as a second deputy director—a highly unusual move that has sparked internal speculation. While DOJ and White House officials insist Bailey is not being groomed for a higher role, the appointment is widely seen as a contingency for potential leadership reshuffling.

Shocking Coincidence Links Charlie Kirk Shooting to 1998 Nicolas Cage Movie as Clip Resurfaces

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In a bizarre twist that feels more like a Hollywood thriller than real life, social media users have uncovered a chilling series of coincidences between the recent assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the plot of a 1998 Nicolas Cage movie, Snake Eyes.

Kirk, 31, was fatally shot in the neck while speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10. The suspect, 22-year-old Utah native Tyler Robinson, was arrested shortly after the attack and remains in custody as the investigation continues.

But as the political world reeled from the tragedy, the internet latched onto something else entirely — a resurfaced clip from Snake Eyes, a film directed by Brian De Palma and starring Nicolas Cage as a corrupt Atlantic City detective caught in the middle of a high-profile political assassination.

In Snake Eyes, Cage’s character, Rick Santoro, witnesses the murder of the U.S. Secretary of Defense — a man named Charles Kirkland — during a boxing match. In the film, Kirkland is shot in the neck by a sniper, triggering a tangled conspiracy.

The comparisons online came quickly: Charlie Kirk’s full name? Charles James Kirk. The site of the fictional assassination? A crowded arena. The injury? A gunshot wound to the neck — identical to the real-world event.

That wasn’t all.

The name of the boxer involved in the staged fight that covers the assassination in the film? Lincoln Tyler. The real-life suspect accused of murdering Kirk? Tyler Robinson.

“This is beyond creepy,” one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “Same name, same injury, even the same date?”

The web of coincidence stretches even further when considering the filming locations of Snake Eyes. Part of the movie was shot at the Trump Taj Mahal Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City. The film also features a character named Gilbert Powell, widely believed to be based on Donald Trump — Kirk’s long-time political ally and supporter.

Kirk’s connection to Trump was well-documented throughout his career. He was a regular guest at Mar-a-Lago and spoke at numerous Trump-backed events across the country.

“It feels like we’re living in a simulation,” another user wrote. “How can so many details line up like this?”

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Terrified Erika Kirk Desperately Tried to Undo Witches’ Curse on Husband Charlie Organized by Woke Website Jezebel Days Before Assassination

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Erika Kirk is said to have asked for help after the liberal website Jezebel paid witches to curse her husband just two days before he was assassinated.

The grieving widow, 36, was ‘genuinely rattled’ over the story, which claimed the author had paid witches on Etsy to curse Charlie, 31, according to Megyn Kelly.

The Kirks were so concerned by the article that they summoned a Catholic priest to undo the curse the night before the conservative commentator was shot dead at Utah Valley University, Kelly revealed on her YouTube show on Tuesday.

The media personality said ‘Erika and Charlie Kirk heard about these curses, and that news genuinely rattled Erika in particular… She was scared.

‘So much so that she and Charlie contacted a friend, who I believe she said was a Catholic priest, and asked him to come over and pray with them over Charlie the night before he was murdered.’

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BOMBSHELL: Senior DOJ Epstein Investigator Reveals ‘Epstein Was CIA’ — Confirms ‘R-pes Occurred While Bill Clinton Was on the Plane’

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Jeffrey Epstein was working with the CIA, according to a former Department of Justice employee, RadarOnline.com can reveal.

The late sex offender was said to be protected from justice while working with the agency.

The individual, Glenn Prager, who is believed to have previously worked with the DOJ, claimed to Project Veritas founder James O’Keefe, the “[DOJ] didn’t want to go after him [Epstein] because he’s an asset for the United States and Israel. It’s not talked about yet, but it’s soon to come out that he [Epstein] was a CIA informant.”

However, the DOJ was quick to respond to the shocking claim and said in a statement to O’Keefe: “This individual worked at the Department of Justice as a program analyst over fifteen years ago.

“He has no understanding of, or access to, the underlying facts in this investigation. His statements should not be considered accurate.”

They added: “It is disgusting that someone would further exploit victims of sexual abuse by fabricating stories for their personal benefit.”

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FBI: Dallas Sniper Who Attacked ICE Facility had ‘Anti-ICE’ ‘Ideological Motive’

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By Breitbart. FBI Director Kash Patel reported that the man who shot at an ICE facility in Dallas on Wednesday morning had an “idealogical {sic} motive.” At least one of the bullets loaded in a clip had “Anti-ICE” marked on the shell casing.

Director Patel said the man fired several rounds at the Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility Wednesday morning. Patel said the man killed one person and wounded several others. He then took his own life as agents approached his rooftop location.

In a statement on social media, Patel wrote:

While the investigation is ongoing, an initial review of the evidence shows an idealogical motive behind this attack (see photo below). One of the unspent shell casings recovered was engraved with the phrase “ANTI ICE.” More updates will be forthcoming.

These despicable, politically motivated attacks against law enforcement are not a one-off. We are only miles from Prarieland Texas where just two months ago an individual ambushed a separate ICE facility targeting their officers. It has to end and the FBI and our partners will lead the these investigative efforts to see to it that those who target our law enforcement are pursued and brought to the fullest extent of justice.

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Shooter Joshua Jahn’s brother claims sniper ‘didn’t have strong feelings about ICE’: report

By New York Post. The anti-ICE gunman who opened fire on agents and migrants at a federal facility in Dallas Wednesday, killing one person and wounding two others, “didn’t have strong feelings” about ICE — and knew how to use a rifle, but wasn’t a very good shot, according to his brother.

“I didn’t think he was politically interested,” Joshua Jahn’s brother Noah told NBC News. “He wasn’t interested in politics on either side as far as I knew.

“He didn’t have strong feelings about ICE as far as I knew.” . . .

He said his brother knew how to shoot — and their parents owned a rifle — but that Joshua wasn’t a skilled shooter.

“He’s not a marksman. He would not be able to make any shots like that,” Noah Jahn said. (Read more from “Shooter Joshua Jahn’s brother claims sniper ‘didn’t have strong feelings about ICE’: report” HERE)

Trump, Epstein ‘Best Friends Forever’ Statue Hastily Removed From DC’s National Mall

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A garish statue of President Trump and late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein was mysteriously erected on the National Mall on Tuesday — and removed by Wednesday morning.

The bronze sculpture stood about 12 feet tall and appeared to show both men in a merry dance with Trump’s left hand gripping Epstein’s right.

One of the plaques under the figures read: “We celebrate the long-lasting bond between President Donald J. Trump and his ‘closest friend’ Jeffrey Epstein” and attributed the stunt to an anonymous group called “The Secret Handshake.”

“We’re a very small group of citizens who are using art, irony, and humor to express social commentary and spark political conversation in public spaces,” the group told USA Today.

US Park Police hauled the installation away before daybreak Wednesday, telling WUSA 9 that it wasn’t in compliance with a permit that initially allowed it to remain through Sunday evening — though the department did not specify the issue. (Read more from “Trump, Epstein ‘Best Friends Forever’ Statue Hastily Removed From DC’s National Mall” HERE)

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The Rapture Didn’t Happen as Predicted in ‘Prophet’s’ Viral Video — and Now True Believers Are Depressed

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The Rapture didn’t happen Tuesday as predicted by a “prophet” in a viral video that prompted some followers to quit their jobs, sell their possessions and ditch exams — and now true believers say they’re deeply depressed.

Followers took to social media Wednesday to mourn the fact that Jesus didn’t return to Earth and float them up to heaven as promised by Joshua Mhlakela of South Africa, who was featured in a Youtube video that took TikTok by storm.

“I didn’t do my exams because I [thought] it doesn’t matter,” one crushed believer wrote on Tiktok with a crying emoji — one day after realizing the end wasn’t really nigh. “Now look at me.”

@danielsixten Some are claiming the rapture would happen in 2025, like Joshua Mhlakela on September 23. But God’s Word is clear: “No one knows the day or the hour, not even the angels, nor the Son, but the Father only” (Matthew 24:36). When someone sets dates in the Lord’s name, Scripture calls it false prophecy (Ezekiel 13:6). But God’s mercy is still open: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us” (1 John 1:9). Don’t be led astray. Live ready. Our hope isn’t in a date—it’s in Jesus. ✝️🔥 #ChristianNews #rapture #raptureapology #joshuamhlakela #jesusiscoming ♬ original sound – Daniel Six Ten

A somber video posted by an apparent religious leader, titled “My Apologies,” also raked in a slew of regretful comments under the hashtag #rapturenow.

“I’m here with all humility to apologize to everyone who have [seen] me promote brother Joshua’s 23rd and 24th date of September rapture,” the man can be seen declaring in TikTok footage posted Wednesday.

@lkystrm Happy rapture day or whatever September 23 2025 is lol #rapture #raptureready #raptured #lol ♬ original sound – jen💫

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Trump Says NATO Should Shoot Down Russian Jets That Violate Airspace, Escalating Tensions With Moscow

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President Donald Trump dramatically escalated his rhetoric on Tuesday, calling on NATO countries to shoot down Russian aircraft that violate their airspace. The remarks, made during a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, are likely to reverberate across Europe and further strain already tense relations between NATO and Moscow.

Asked directly by a reporter whether NATO allies should respond with military force to airspace violations by Russian jets, Trump did not hesitate:

“Yes, I do,” he replied.

The statement, though brief, represents a significant escalation in Trump’s posture toward Russia — one that, if acted upon, could lead to direct military conflict between NATO and the Kremlin. Shooting down a Russian military aircraft, even in defense of NATO airspace, could trigger retaliatory measures and plunge Europe into a broader war.

Trump’s stance on NATO has been inconsistent over the years. As president, he frequently criticized NATO members for not spending enough on defense and questioned the alliance’s relevance. His Tuesday comments, however, seemed to embrace NATO’s core doctrine of collective defense — albeit in a manner that raises the stakes exponentially.

Military analysts warn that even a single such incident — a NATO member downing a Russian aircraft — could spark retaliatory strikes, diplomatic fallout, or even invoke Article 5, NATO’s mutual defense clause, which could lead to full-scale conflict between Russia and the West.

Zelenskyy, seated beside Trump, did not publicly respond to the call for shooting down Russian jets, but has repeatedly urged Western nations to take a firmer stance against Russian aggression. Ukraine has long called for tougher NATO action, particularly following repeated Russian airspace violations near NATO borders in Eastern Europe.

The former president’s comments came just hours after he blasted the United Nations in a separate speech, accusing the international body of undermining U.S. interests and enabling illegal immigration.

“Not only is the U.N. not solving the problems it should. It, too often, is actually creating new problems for us to solve,” Trump said. “The best example is the No. 1 political issue of our time: the crisis of uncontrolled migration. It is uncontrolled. Your countries are being ruined.”

He further accused the U.N. of actively supporting illegal immigration into the United States by providing “food, shelter, transportation and debit cards” to migrants.

“The U.N. is supporting people that are illegally coming into the United States, and we have to get them out,” he added.

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U.S. Blocks Iranian Diplomats From Shopping at Costco, Imposes Luxury Goods Ban During UN Visit

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The Trump administration has moved to restrict Iranian diplomats visiting the United States from accessing wholesale retailers such as Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s Wholesale Club, as part of a broader effort to limit what officials describe as luxury privileges for the Iranian regime during their visit to New York for the United Nations General Assembly.

In a statement released Monday, State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said the new restrictions are aimed at preventing Iranian officials from engaging in what he called a “shopping spree” while Iranian citizens continue to suffer under economic hardship.

“We will not allow the Iranian regime to allow its clerical elites to have a shopping spree in New York while the Iranian people endure poverty, crumbling infrastructure, and dire shortages of water and electricity,” Pigott said.

According to a notice scheduled for publication in the Federal Register, Iranian diplomats — including those stationed at the Iranian Mission in New York — will now require U.S. government approval to obtain memberships and make purchases at any wholesale club store. These stores, known for selling goods in bulk at reduced prices, are widely used by diplomats and foreign delegations to procure goods often unavailable or heavily sanctioned in their home countries.

The policy also includes restrictions on luxury goods. Iranian officials will need specific permission to purchase any item valued over $1,000, including electronics, watches, jewelry, leather and silk apparel, perfumes, alcohol, and vehicles priced above $60,000.

In addition to commercial restrictions, the U.S. has re-imposed strict limitations on the movement of Iranian diplomats, confining them to the immediate vicinity necessary to travel between the United Nations headquarters and their accommodations. This echoes similar restrictions from previous years but arrives at a time of heightened geopolitical tension and ongoing disputes over Iran’s nuclear program.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is expected to lead the Iranian delegation to the UN, amid rising uncertainty over the future of the 2015 nuclear agreement and the anticipated re-imposition of UN sanctions that were previously lifted under the accord.

The U.S. also denied entry to Palestinian Authority officials, including President Mahmoud Abbas, blocking them from attending a scheduled two-state solution conference on Monday.

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