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BREAKING NEWS! Orbán mentioned in Epstein–Bannon text exchange – UPDATE
Recently released documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case have renewed public interest after Hungarian investigative outlet Válasz Online reported on a previously undisclosed text message exchange between Steve Bannon and Jeffrey Epstein. One of the messages includes a reference to Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán Viktor, alongside several other European political figures.
Background: the Epstein case and the release of documents
The documents were published by US authorities as part of the broader investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of multiple serious crimes involving the sexual exploitation of minors and died in custody in 2019. His death was officially ruled a suicide, though it has continued to raise questions due to Epstein’s extensive network of political, financial, and social connections.
Who was Steve Bannon at the time?
The text exchange dates back to March 2018. By then, Steve Bannon had already left his official roles in Washington after serving as campaign manager during Donald Trump’s 2016 election campaign and briefly as a senior White House adviser. In early 2018, Bannon was active in Europe, engaging with right-wing and sovereigntist political movements across several countries.
The context of the text message exchange
The immediate reason for the conversation was practical: both Epstein and Bannon were in France at the same time and discussed whether they could meet in person. However, one of Bannon’s messages went beyond logistics and outlined his view of the emerging political landscape ahead of the 2019 European Parliament elections.
Orbán Viktor mentioned among European political figures
In the message, Bannon listed several European parties and political leaders he claimed to be advising or cooperating with, including Orbán Viktor. He suggested that a strengthened right-wing bloc could significantly increase its representation in the European Parliament and potentially influence legislative outcomes.
Claims about regulatory influence and cryptocurrency policy
Bannon further stated that, with a larger parliamentary presence, such a political grouping might be able to block or delay certain regulatory initiatives, explicitly mentioning cryptocurrency regulation. Epstein’s response to this message was brief and non-specific, offering no further detail or confirmation.
Why Orbán Viktor’s name does not appear in database searches
It is important to clarify a technical detail that has caused some confusion. Although many readers have attempted to search for Orbán Viktor’s name in the publicly available Epstein files, the database does not return text-based search results for this exchange. The reason is that the SMS messages are stored as image files rather than searchable text, meaning names visible in the documents do not appear in keyword searches.
Business interests and political interpretation
As reported by Válasz Online, the wording of the message may suggest that Bannon framed potential political influence in a way that could be relevant to Epstein’s business interests. Other parts of the Epstein files indicate that Epstein had previously shown interest in favorable cryptocurrency regulation, particularly in the United States.
Bannon, for his part, was an outspoken supporter of cryptocurrencies during this period, often presenting them as tools to challenge traditional financial systems.
What comes next? Budapest link emerges in newly released Epstein files: Király Street flat and young Hungarian woman mentioned
So, a person was calculating with Orbán’s help with a crypto regulation.
How is that relevant to anything?
It’s not at all relevant to anything, Dear Márk – as you know perfectly well.
They are beyond desperate.
3 million documents and Orban only mentioned once – I’m so disappointed.
This from a media that never mentions Soros a fellow Hungarian and has destroyed justice in the US with his money and NGOs- this alone big deal. Soros inc. is the biggest money behind the dems and the radical left. It bought and funded top leaders in the justice system like many cities stealing under 1k is OK. You should atleast do a story how this brilliant Hungarian controls much political power in the most powerful country to ever exist. Epstein didn’t come close.. Bannon is also brilliant and he lays it out daily on his body cast, it’s also no secret the trump team are big on Orban as one of the few leaders in Europe.
Excellent comment, TM … truly.
The hypocrisy has a fragrance the likes of a 3 day dead fish basting in the hot July sun.
Wait. Is “Soros!” in the Epstein files? We are jumping from Mr. Orbán not featuring prominently to the media not covering “Soros!” enough. And then we skip to “Soros!” destroying the US judicial system. Without any facts to back this up. You must really like your narrative ecosystem, given this pivot?
Re “Big Money” – do take a look at https://www.opensecrets.org/ – its quite illuminating.
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Next week: “BREAKING NEWS: Hitler – Orban Connection!”
“Franz Neuberger, the fourth grand-step-cousin of Adolf Hitler, eleven times removed, once petted Victor Orban’s grandmother’s neighbor’s cat and called her (the cat) cute.”
That’s some crack journalism right there… – in every sense of the word.
Orbán’s pet neighbour’s cat possibly implicated in the 1944 deportation of Hungarian Jewry!
I love it!
CNN will, too….
@mouton – speaking of pets: this is where Mr. Orbáns dog lives. Quite nice!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnJ-SfY8tjA
Being mentioned in a document means nothing. Everyone is mentioned in it!!