Bannon discusses Trump, Russia, China, and potential Murdoch maneuvering in informal conversation
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The passage offers only vague, anecdotal remarks without concrete names, dates, transactions, or actionable details. It hints at relationships (Bannon, Trump, Kushner, Murdoch) but provides no verifia Bannon references Trump’s interactions with Russia and China in broad terms. Bannon mentions Jared Kushner as his "partner" and notes lunches with Rupert Murdoch. Bannon attempts to recruit Ailes to
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