An analysis of over a million emails from the Epstein files by the Guardian has revealed the extent of the disgraced financier's connections to high-profile figures, including former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson, Prince Andrew, and Steve Bannon. The data shows more than 150,000 unique emails between Epstein and a select group of elites, highlighting frequent and longstanding ties.
Among those examined, Steve Bannon exchanged nearly 1,500 emails with Epstein, mostly in 2018 after Bannon left the White House. The messages show Epstein offering strategic advice on European politics and acting as an informal media adviser. Bannon described the relationship as strictly professional and has not been accused of wrongdoing.
Emirati billionaire Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem had a particularly prolific correspondence, with close to 4,200 direct emails from 2005 to 2019. The emails include personal travel plans, business ideas, and references to women, including a message about the attractiveness of Ukrainian and Moldavian arrivals. Bin Sulayem and Epstein often referred to each other as friends.
The Guardian also visualised the online relationships of seven figures, including Prince Andrew, Peter Mandelson, and Steve Bannon. The first article in the series covered Mountbatten-Windsor, Mandelson, Bannon, and Bin Sulayem, with a second article focusing on Woody Allen, Jes Staley, and Larry Summers. The analysis notes that appearing in the files does not constitute evidence of wrongdoing.
