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Michael Van on Instagram: "Fresh from the Department of Justice’s massive Epstein file release in early 2026, unreleased footage from a 2019 interview between Jeffrey Epstein and Steve Bannon has gone viral.
The multi-hour conversation, originally filmed for a planned documentary, shows Epstein speaking candidly months before his 2019 arrest on federal sex-trafficking charges.
How the Footage Came to Light
Bannon conducted more than 15 hours of interviews with Epstein in 2018 and 2019 at Epstein’s Manhattan townhouse. The project aimed to reframe Epstein’s public image after his 2008 conviction. Epstein reportedly funded the production himself, pitching it as a high-profile redemption story. The material stayed private until the DOJ’s January 2026 disclosure of millions of documents, images, and videos under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Short clips have since exploded online, drawing millions of views across platforms.
Key Moments from the Interview
Epstein discusses his Wall Street background, the 2008 financial crisis (which he says he learned about while in jail), and his support for complexity theory through the Santa Fe Institute. He claims no one fully understands global finance and dismisses predictable economic patterns.
One of the most talked-about exchanges happens when Bannon asks Epstein if he is a “sexual predator.”
One of the most talked-about exchanges happens when Bannon asks Epstein if he is a “sexual predator.” Epstein smiles, denies being “the devil himself,” and replies: “The devil scares me.” The moment has been widely shared for its eerie tone and deflection.
He also defends accepting “dirty money” for philanthropy and muses on science’s inability to explain the soul or human intuition.
The resurfaced footage has sparked intense discussion about elite networks, image rehabilitation, and transparency. Victims’ advocates stress its value in ongoing accountability efforts, while public reaction ranges from shock to calls for full release of the remaining materials.
As more files become public, these tapes add another layer to the Epstein story.
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