An attorney for Steve Bannon on Saturday sent a letter to the Jan. 6 Committee indicating the former White House chief strategist is willing to testify in a public hearing.
The reversal comes after former President Donald Trump waived Bannon’s executive privilege.
“While Mr. Bannon has been steadfast in his convictions, circumstances have now changed, wrote Bannon attorney Robert Costello. “President Trump has provided us with a letter, which is attached, attesting to the fact that back in October 2021, he did invoke executive privilege with respect to Mr. Bannon’s testimony and document production.”
“Further, in light of the surrounding circumstances, even in the absence of any effort by your Committee to reach the requested accommodation with President Trump, President Trump has decided that it would be in the best interests of the American people to waive executive privilege for Stephen K. Bannon, to allow Mr. Bannon to comply with the subpoena issued by your Committee. Mr. Bannon is willing to, and indeed prefers, to testify at your public hearing. Please contact me so that we can try to reach agreement on the time and place of Mr. Bannon’s testimony.”
Read the full letter here.
