William Ramsey Investigates

The Epstein Files: The Bannon Texts with Colonel Towner-Watkins and Tommy of Tommy's Podcast

Feb 19, 2026
Colonel Towner-Watkins, a former military/intelligence-affiliated commentator, provides historical and intelligence-context analysis. He and Tommy dig into Bannon–Epstein communications, travel logistics, and possible financial ties. They debate CIA infiltration, examine timestamped stakeout messages and island invites, and map Epstein’s global networks and alleged influence operations.
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ANECDOTE

Planned Island Trip Then Cancelled

  • William Ramsey reads an email showing Groff scheduling Bannon to fly to Epstein's island and requesting passport copies for a May trip.
  • A later message from May 3, 2019, shows Epstein's team sent a cancellation: "cancel Bannon."
INSIGHT

Active Reputation And Damage Control

  • The messages show Epstein and Bannon coordinated media strategy and reputation management, including editing Wikipedia and pushing back on "pedo" narratives.
  • They explicitly discussed rebuilding Epstein's image from accused to philanthropist and handling victims' statements.
INSIGHT

Culture And Intelligence Intersect

  • The transcript shows high-level figures and cultural influencers attended Epstein events and screenings, indicating intelligence and cultural influence overlap.
  • Ramsey and Colonel Towner-Watkins link those cultural ties to broader intelligence practices and influence operations.
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