Steve Bannon discusses using a church front and cryptocurrency to shield fund flows and claim confession privilege in communications with Jeffrey Epstein

Steve Bannon discusses using a church front and cryptocurrency to shield fund flows and claim confession privilege in communications with Jeffrey Epstein The email chain suggests Bannon and Epstein were exploring ways to route campaign money through a religious entity and cryptocurrency to evade disclosure and possibly invoke clergy‑privilege against a Mueller investigation. It names high‑profile actors (Bannon, Epstein, Susan Rice, Michael Flynn) and mentions intelligence sharing concerns, providing concrete follow‑up angles (financial flow mechanisms, legal shield tactics). While the content is speculative and unverified, it offers actionable leads on potential illicit funding structures and privilege claims, meriting a strong but not blockbuster rating. Key insights: Bannon proposes adding a Christian component (church) to create confession privilege against Mueller.; Discussion of “coin issues” – receiving, distributing, and paying in cryptocurrency.; Inquiry about donor‑to‑campaign fund flow, foreign donor prohibitions, and whether money must pass through the campaign.