Congress Seeks Subpoenas for Bannon Epstein Tapes

Steve Bannon, former campaign chief and White House advisor to President Donald Trump, recorded over 15 hours of video interviews with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, which were described as media training tapes that Epstein likely did not consent to be used in a documentary. Bannon is reportedly working on a multi-part documentary titled "The Monster," focusing on Epstein's rise to power and mysterious death, claiming Epstein was murdered. President Trump has publicly distanced himself from Epstein, denying visits to Epstein's private island and dismissing investigations into related files as a political hoax orchestrated by his opponents. Meanwhile, congressional Democrats, led by Rep. Robert Garcia, are pursuing subpoenas for individuals connected to Epstein, including Bannon, to obtain further information and files related to Epstein's criminal activities and connections. The House Oversight Committee has pushed for the release of FBI and DOJ files on Epstein, seeking cooperation from whistleblowers and Epstein's estate, amid ongoing political tensions and public scrutiny. This investigation highlights continued divisions among Trump’s supporters and critics over the handling and disclosure of Epstein-related materials.