After conviction, Bannon says he's willing to go to jail over support for Trump
Capitol Chaos,Donald Trump,Executive Privilege,January 6 Committee,Justice Department,Steve Bannon,US Constitution
Former White House adviser Steve Bannon lashed out on Friday at the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, hours after a jury found him guilty of contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with the committee's investigation.
Driving the news: “I support Trump and the Constitution and if they want to put me in jail for that, so be it,” Bannon told Fox News host Tucker Carlson during Friday's episode of Tucker Carlson Tonight.
What he’s saying: In his remarks, Bannon implied there would be retribution for those involved with the bipartisan commission.
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