In a bombshell revelation that has sent shockwaves through political circles, former White House strategist Steve Bannon has accused media mogul Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal of orchestrating a coordinated attack against Donald Trump by reviving connections to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
The Alleged Conspiracy
Bannon claims Murdoch personally intervened to publish a controversial letter in the WSJ that sought to tie Trump to Epstein's crimes. "This was a deliberate hit job," Bannon stated during his War Room podcast, suggesting the timing was designed to damage Trump's 2024 presidential prospects.
Explosive Timing
The allegations come as:
- Trump faces renewed scrutiny over his past association with Epstein
- The WSJ faces accusations of biased reporting
- Murdoch's media empire undergoes significant restructuring
Political Fallout
Political analysts suggest these claims could:
- Further strain relations between Trump and mainstream conservative media
- Fuel conspiracy theories about media "deep state" opposition
- Impact Murdoch's reputation as he prepares to hand over his empire
Neither Murdoch nor WSJ editors have publicly responded to Bannon's allegations at time of publication.
