Donald Trump built much of his first campaign for the presidency of the United States demonized immigrants, and in this campaign, during his presidency, and in his second unsuccessful attack on the White House Mexican border wall is a central element of its agenda and political discourse. It became one of the most heard cries at “build the wall” rallies, a sickening slogan repeated on banners and T-shirts. But this physical barrier on the southern border was also a tool they were trying to acquire. personal gain many, including the far right Steve Bannon. And this Thursday, the former president’s adviser in New York, seven charges of money laundering, conspiracy and fraud In a joint case between the Manhattan district attorney’s office and the state’s attorney’s office.
Bannon had already been indicted at the federal level in the case, where he was accused of using some of the millions of dollars raised across the country for personal use in an operation allegedly aimed at raising money for the border project. Although Trump distanced himself from his former adviser during his presidency, he pardoned him as the last act of his term. But the president’s authority only affects federal lawsuits, and now Bannon faces a state lawsuit.
The 68-year-old strategist is still a crucial voice in the American and global far right. He turned himself in to the authorities this Thursday morning and was expected to appear in court a few hours later.. The most serious accusation of the seven presented this Thursday, Up to 15 years in prison however, neither this nor the other six charges against him are associated with a mandatory minimum prison sentence in New York.
However, there are minimum prison sentences. two other federal charges In this case, in which Bannon was convicted in Julycontempt of congress By refusing to testify before the committee investigating the attack on the Capitol. This sentence will be revealed on October 21.
Trump fraud investigation
Bannon’s New York indictment was not the only blow from US justice to the fraudulent financial architecture surrounding Trump, a crumbling house of cards. ABC News announced this Thursday Justice Department he has broadened the focus of his researchIt will also include Save America, the Trump-led political action committee formed after the Republicans lost the election, about the former president. directed funds collected using the argument. ‘big lie’ alleged and non-false fraud in these elections.
At one of the public hearings of Congress’ special committee investigating the attack on the Capitol, it was condemned that some of the $250 million raised went to the “election defense fund,” not the so-called “election defense fund.” To America and the organizations and individuals close to it, including Trump, Five million dollars for the group that organized the demonstration on January 6 It was before the attack on the Capitol. “The big lie was also a big fraud,” Congressman Zoe Logfren said at that hearing.
In recent weeks, a federal grand jury has been dispatched, according to ABC News’ revelations later confirmed by ‘The New York Times’. quotes to a few people related to the committee and the chairman’s inner circle. Another grand jury is conducting separate investigations into Trump’s plan to send fake voters to Washington.