Conservatives Turn on Trump Ally Over Epstein Ties
Former White House strategist Steve Bannon is facing intense backlash from fellow conservatives and MAGA influencers over his associations with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The bombshell revelations, which include hundreds of emails and texts, have left many questioning whether Bannon's pro-Trump views are genuine or just a smokescreen for his own questionable behavior.
Bannon has repeatedly appeared in the Epstein files, which also show him working closely with the financier to "rebuild" Epstein's public image as a philanthropist. The documents suggest that Epstein was not only mentoring Trump but also using Bannon as a personal emissary to push his agenda on former president Donald Trump and other Republican officials.
Tech mogul Elon Musk, who is also facing scrutiny over his ties to Epstein, has joined the chorus of criticism against Bannon, calling him "evil" in a recent social media post. Other prominent conservatives have followed suit, with right-wing operative Roger Stone praising Musk's assessment of Bannon as "right on the money." Dinesh D'Souza, a conspiracy theorist and commentator, took a more sarcastic tone, accusing Bannon of being a "man of the people" โ a laughable claim given his own dubious reputation.
Malaysian conservative influencer Ian Miles Cheong has been particularly scathing in his criticism of Bannon, calling him a "fraudster of the highest order." In a post on X, Cheong accused Bannon of trying to whitewash Epstein's name through a documentary he was producing at the time. The implication is clear: that Bannon was more interested in self-promotion than in exposing the truth about Epstein's crimes.
As this controversy continues to simmer, one thing is certain: Steve Bannon has found himself at the center of a firestorm, with many conservatives now questioning his loyalty and judgment. Will he be able to weather this storm, or will it mark the end of his already tumultuous career?
Former White House strategist Steve Bannon is facing intense backlash from fellow conservatives and MAGA influencers over his associations with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The bombshell revelations, which include hundreds of emails and texts, have left many questioning whether Bannon's pro-Trump views are genuine or just a smokescreen for his own questionable behavior.
Bannon has repeatedly appeared in the Epstein files, which also show him working closely with the financier to "rebuild" Epstein's public image as a philanthropist. The documents suggest that Epstein was not only mentoring Trump but also using Bannon as a personal emissary to push his agenda on former president Donald Trump and other Republican officials.
Tech mogul Elon Musk, who is also facing scrutiny over his ties to Epstein, has joined the chorus of criticism against Bannon, calling him "evil" in a recent social media post. Other prominent conservatives have followed suit, with right-wing operative Roger Stone praising Musk's assessment of Bannon as "right on the money." Dinesh D'Souza, a conspiracy theorist and commentator, took a more sarcastic tone, accusing Bannon of being a "man of the people" โ a laughable claim given his own dubious reputation.
Malaysian conservative influencer Ian Miles Cheong has been particularly scathing in his criticism of Bannon, calling him a "fraudster of the highest order." In a post on X, Cheong accused Bannon of trying to whitewash Epstein's name through a documentary he was producing at the time. The implication is clear: that Bannon was more interested in self-promotion than in exposing the truth about Epstein's crimes.
As this controversy continues to simmer, one thing is certain: Steve Bannon has found himself at the center of a firestorm, with many conservatives now questioning his loyalty and judgment. Will he be able to weather this storm, or will it mark the end of his already tumultuous career?