Steve Bannon, former Trump adviser, avoided jail time after pleading guilty to fraud in the “We Build the Wall” fundraising scheme. He now demands accountability for prosecutors targeting conservatives.
Bannon struck a plea deal with Manhattan prosecutors, getting three years of conditional release. Critics say this soft punishment shows the system protects its own while hunting Trump allies. Bannon called New York AG Letitia James an “existential threat” to Trump’s agenda.
The fraud case centered on $15 million raised for a border wall, with funds allegedly misused. Bannon claims the charges were politically motivated to silence border security advocates. He vowed to push for investigations into James and DA Alvin Bragg.
Bannon’s lawyers argued he couldn’t get a fair trial in liberal Manhattan. They called the plea deal a win, avoiding jail and letting Bannon keep fighting. Conservatives see this as proof of a two-tier justice system favoring Democrats.
James and Bragg have led high-profile cases against Trump and his circle. Bannon accused them of weaponizing lawfare to crush dissent. He urged AG Pam Bondi to probe their “abuses of power” against MAGA figures.
This isn’t Bannon’s first legal battle. He served four months for defying the January 6 committee. His ties to convicted Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui also drew scrutiny, though Bannon faced no charges.
The plea deal bans Bannon from nonprofits and donor data sales. Supporters say these restrictions are meaningless compared to the real goal: smearing Trump’s team before the 2024 election.
Bannon’s call for James’ “perp walk” rallies conservatives tired of partisan prosecutions. He frames the legal attacks as proof the Left fears Trump’s return. The message resonates with voters who see elites rigging the system against everyday Americans.