Trump Pardoned Unindicted Co-Conspirator Steve Bannon for Defrauding Trump's Supporters - emptywheel
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On December 13, Chesebro detailed a scheme where Pence could falsely use fraudulent elector slates to claim rival elector status, aiming to devise a method to counter Biden's win.
Bannon, while communicating directly with Chesebro, utilized his podcast to promote baseless claims surrounding fraudulent electors, misrepresenting them as a backup plan if Trump succeeded legally.
The timeline reveals a strategic progression from Trump's public declaration of premature victory to plans initiated by Bannon that would contribute to the chaotic events of January 6.
Amid negotiations, Bannon sought to navigate potential legal troubles while simultaneously coordinating efforts to advance Trump’s narrative and undermine the electoral process.
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