Epstein Files: This is Why the Name Sebastian Kurz Appears

According to "Standard," former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz is mentioned in documents released by the US Congress in the Jeffrey Epstein case. In chats between sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and former Trump advisor Steve Bannon, Bannon reportedly wrote to Epstein on July 4, 2018: "Kurz wants to meet you".

"ready to meet" - the chat between Epstein and Bannon about Kurz

Bannon is said to have replied that he also wanted to meet Kurz. According to Epstein, the then head of the turquoise-blue coalition government was very busy with the EU, but was now "ready to meet". Bannon reportedly responded with "Great". On the same day, Epstein is said to have further written to Bannon: "Epstein Bannon Kurz. A bit too close to Bronshtein (sic!), Goebbels." What exactly is meant by this is unclear. Bronstein was, for example, the real name of the communist revolutionary Leon Trotsky, and Joseph Goebbels was the Nazi propaganda minister and a close confidant of Adolf Hitler. Bannon then wrote: "Way way way too close". The next day, Epstein reportedly wrote: "I won't be there but you'll have fun." A Kurz spokesperson told the media that it was "nonsense" that Kurz wanted to meet Epstein. "Sebastian Kurz knows neither Epstein, nor Bannon, nor is he close to Goebbels." And: "Such games are part of the political circus. Dragging someone into something, no matter how absurd it is."

Donald Trump is coming under increasing pressure in the Jeffrey Epstein case

The US multimillionaire Epstein systematically abused minors and operated an abuse ring for many years. He committed suicide in 2019 at the age of 66 in his prison cell, according to official reports. Epstein's estate is currently being reviewed by a congressional committee. On Wednesday, the US Congress released more than 23,000 pages of documents from the sex offender's estate. In the US, the main question is what connections US President Donald Trump had to Epstein. Trump denies being involved in the financier's criminal activities. During the election campaign, he promised to release all files on the case, which has not yet happened, and he is under increasing pressure. Next week, the House of Representatives will vote on the disclosure of the files, as announced by Mike Johnson, the Republican chairman of the parliamentary chamber.

(APA/Red)

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