Former Trump Chief Strategist Steve Bannon has now been indicted for his refusal to testify to the January 6th committee and it’s a BIG deal. In the latest episode of The Point, CNN’s Chris Cillizza explains what this means for Bannon and the power the committee now holds.
SOURCES AND FURTHER READING:
Federal grand jury indicts former Trump adviser Steve Bannon for contempt of Congress
https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/12/politics/steve-bannon-indicted/index.html
Mark Meadows did not appear for deposition with January 6 committee
https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/12/politics/mark-meadows-january-6-deposition/index.html
Steve Bannon was knee-deep in January 6
https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/23/politics/steve-bannon-january-6-capitol-riot/index.html
Steve Bannon Confirms His Involvement in January 6 Insurrection on ‘War Room’ Podcast
https://www.newsweek.com/steve-bannon-confirms-his-involvement-january-6-insurrection-war-room-podcast-1631667?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1632341028
Steve Bannon Turns Himself In Following Indictment
https://www.waaytv.com/content/news/575749342.html
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