Former White House strategist Stephen Bannon is not folding to Nancy Pelosi’s Jan. 6th subpoena. New reports reveal the former Trump official is refusing to comply with the committee’s order.
The Hill reports:
Thursday at midnight was the deadline for Bannon and former chief of staff Mark Meadows to comply with subpoenas sent on Sept. 23.
According to CNN, Bannon alerted the committee he did not plan to comply with the subpoena. Meadows also responded to the committee, but the nature of his response was unclear.
According to a letter reviewed by Politico on Thursday, Trump told the men he would challenge the order in court, arguing they are a violation of executive privilege, which can shield White House employees from testifying before Congress.
“President Trump is prepared to defend these fundamental privileges in court,” the letter stated.
While Trump is standing firm against the subpoena’s it’s unclear how Bannon will be able to make the same escape.