Bannon Pleads Guilty in Border Wall Fraud

Bannon Pleads Guilty in Border Wall Fraud

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FEB 11

Above: Steve Bannon, former advisor to US Pres. Donald Trump, at a hearing at Manhattan Criminal Court on Feb.11, 2025. Image copyright: Curtis Means/Pool/Getty Images News via Getty Images

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The Spin

Republican narrative

This is a politically motivated prosecution by Democratic officials targeting Trump allies. Bannon maintains his innocence while accepting the plea deal to avoid an unfair trial in Democrat-run Manhattan.

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Democratic narrative

This plea deal brings Bannon to justice and protects New York's charities and donors from future fraud. Bannon admitted he deceived supporters and used donations meant for border wall construction in his personal life.

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