Claim:A photograph shared online in early 2026 authentically showed former President Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein taking a selfie in a mirror. Advertisement AdvertisementBillionaire Elon Musk reposted the picture on X along with the caption: "That's a real selfie pic with Bannon & Epstein." That’s a real selfie pic with Bannon & Epstein https://t.co/3U3vvEihOp — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 9, 2026In short, the photograph is authentic and was not created or altered using artificial intelligence tools. (House Oversight Committee)The latest Epstein file releases in 2026 showed what appeared to be friendly text message exchanges between Bannon and Epstein. We have also covered dozens of claims pertaining to materials allegedly found in the Epstein files.

Source: The Guardian February 12, 2026 12:38 UTC