Bannon’s on‑record interview sparks internal White House drama and ties to Blackstone’s Stephen Schwarzman

FD-302 (Rev. 5-8-10)

FD-302 (Rev. 5-8-10) -1 of 9- • • OPPICIAL annum' ; •r— .., • szCRET/Merevat FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Date of entry 0512912020 (U//FOUO) On 04/28/2020 from approximately 2:31 m to 5:27 pm, CHARLES "CHUCK" JOHNSON, social security account number (SSN) telephone number was interviewed over the phone, by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agents (SA) and After being advised of the identity of the interviewing Agents and the nature of the voluntary interview, JOHNSON provided the following information: (U//FOUO) At the beginning of the interview, JOHNSON expressed concern about what the Agents were interested in. JOHNSON said he wanted to be helpful, but did not want to get tricked into being arrested. He said he may have made mistakes in the past related to Bitcoin, supporting the financing of marijuana businesses, and his taxes, but now did want to jeopardize his own businesses because they work with the U.S. Government (USG). JOHNSON also indi

FD-302 (Rev. 5-8-I0)

FD-302 (Rev. 5-8-I0) -1 of 4 - UNCLASSIFIED/ /FOUO FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION •• ',mem. RECORD 1 Docamury 06/25/2020 (U//FOUO) On 05/04/2020 from approximately 3:30 PM to 4:40 PM, CHARLES "CHUCK" JOHNSON Social Security Account Number SSN date of birth (DOB) telephone number was interviewed via phone, by the Fe era Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agents (SA) and After being advised of the identity of the interviewing Agents and the nature of the interview, JOHNSON provided the following information: (U//FOUO) At the beginning of the interview, Agents thanked JOHNSON for taking the time to follow up on topics from a prior phone call with Agents on 04/28/2020. JOHNSON expressed concerns with talking to Agents because he did not want to possibly incriminate himself. JOHNSON was concerned with former contacts acquired from past business ventures in the marijuana business. JOHNSON was hesitant to further discuss STEVE BANNON with Agents. JOHNSON believed

FD-302 (Rev. 5-8-10)

FD-302 (Rev. 5-8-10) RO UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Date of entry 06/25/2020 (U//FOUO) On 05/04/2020 from approximately 3:30 PM to 4:40 PM, CHARLES "CHUCK" JOHNSON, Social Security Account Number (SSN) date of birth (DOB) , telephone number , was interviewed via phone, by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agents (SA) and . After being advised of the identity of the interviewing Agents and the nature of the interview, JOHNSON provided the following information: (U//FOLIO) At the beginning of the interview, Agents thanked JOHNSON for taking the time to follow up on topics from a prior phone call with Agents on 04/28/2020. JOHNSON expressed concerns with talking to Agents because he did not want to possibly incriminate himself. JOHNSON was concerned with former contacts acquired from past business ventures in the marijuana business. JOHNSON was hesitant to further discuss STEVE BANNON with Agents. JOHNSON believed BANNON to be

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HOUSE OVERSIGHT 016694

November 12, 2025 release of Jeffrey Epstein documents by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets converted to PDF. Originals in NATIVES/001 folder

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November 12, 2025 release of Jeffrey Epstein documents by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets converted to PDF. Originals in NATIVES/001 folder