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In reply to the discussion: Steve Bannon says he's willing to testify before January 6 committee after Trump waives claims of ex [View all]TeamProg
(5,787 posts)57. He can plead the Fifth, he can perjure himself or he can tell the truth.. Let's find out!
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Steve Bannon says he's willing to testify before January 6 committee after Trump waives claims of ex [View all]
TeamProg
Jul 2022
OP
Others are asking for "live" testimony. They should not even be an option.
flying_wahini
Jul 2022
#4
I hope they tell him, "Your chance for live testimony was when you first were subpoenaed." -nt
CrispyQ
Jul 2022
#5
Later in the article, Rep. Zoe Lofgren explains that they will NOT give Bannon a public hearing. nt
TeamProg
Jul 2022
#6
There's an error in the OP headline, "testify" is spelled incorrectly, it should be "lie"
cayugafalls
Jul 2022
#9
He would take an oath when he testifies, so if he lies he faces perjury charges
FakeNoose
Jul 2022
#32
Let's hope the J6 committee isn't dumb enough to grant Bannon any sort of immunity.
Lasher
Jul 2022
#34
He will just plead the fifth. His trial is coming up, and he knew he could get up to a year in jail
ashredux
Jul 2022
#22
He can plead the Fifth, he can perjure himself or he can tell the truth.. Let's find out!
TeamProg
Jul 2022
#57
"Mr. Bannon is willing to, and indeed prefers, to testify at your public hearing."
LudwigPastorius
Jul 2022
#33
Bullshit waiver for a bullshit artist from a bullshit ex-president with bullshit for executive power
Tactical Peek
Jul 2022
#37
I agree, private testimony first before deluxe lying sack plays head games with the public again?
Brainfodder
Jul 2022
#43
Aye, Bannon is a slimy shit weasel, don't believe a word, for entertainment purposes only!
Shanti Shanti Shanti
Jul 2022
#55
NYT, " Mr Bannon has been authorized to testify by Mr Trump", hmmmmm
Shanti Shanti Shanti
Jul 2022
#59
No authorization is required. There is no Exec. Priv. for Bannon. He can plead the Fifth, he can
TeamProg
Jul 2022
#60