Simecka: Premier Should Say Whether He Met Epstein and Bannon

Bratislava, 2 February (TASR) - Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) should clearly answer questions about whether he met late American sex predator Jeffrey Epstein and former advisor to President Donald Trump Steve Bannon, stated Progressive Slovakia (PS) leader Michal Simecka at a press conference on Monday, adding that this is indicated in Epstein's communications with the premier's former advisor Miroslav Lajcak, which were published by the US Department of Justice. "Miroslav Lajcak literally offered Robert Fico the chance to become one of the leaders or protagonists of Bannon's far-right project within the European Union, and there was even talk of possible financial sponsorship donations to be discussed at such a meeting. So, Prime Minister, did you attend these meetings? If not, please refute this," said Simecka, adding that PS will take further steps, although he didn't specify what they will be. Prime Minister Fico on Saturday (31 January) accepted the resignation of his advisor Lajcak, who decided to step down due to his communications with American sex offender Epstein. According to Fico, Lajcak showed himself to be a great diplomat by resigning. Lajcak has repeatedly denied that he knew about or participated in the crimes and suspicions associated with Epstein. The US Department of Justice said on Friday (30 January) that it was disclosing more than three million pages of documents related to the Epstein case. Several prominent public figures have appeared in the files released so far, including US President Donald Trump, former US president Bill Clinton, and billionaire Elon Musk. Epstein committed suicide in prison in New York in 2019. The investigation has revealed that he built an illegal network for providing underage girls to rich people. am/df