Bannon Agreeing to Jan. 6 Testimony a 'Gimmick' and a 'Ploy': Legal Experts

Legal experts quickly shed doubt on the value and credibility of right-wing strategist Steve Bannon agreeing to testify before the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack against the U.S. Capitol.

News first broke Sunday that Trump in a Saturday letter waved executive privilege he had claimed over Bannon's testimony. The former Trump administration official's attorney also sent a letter to the committee saying that his client is "willing to, and indeed prefers, to testify at your public hearing."

The news was seen as a significant reversal, as Bannon has been a harsh critic of the House select committee as he continues to be a staunch defender of the ex-president.