Steve Bannon ‘will be found in contempt if he continues to refuse to testify in Russia probe’
However, next week Bannon is expected to speak to Special Counsel Robert Mueller - and tell him ‘everything’ he knows
Donald Trump’s ex-strategist, Steve Bannon, should face contempt proceedings if he continues to refuse to testify in an investigation of Russia and the 2016 presidential election, the US House Intelligence Committee’s top Democrat said on Tuesday.
California Rep. Adam Schiff said negotiations over a closed-door interview with Bannon have stalled, as the White House will only permit him to answer 14 pre-approved “yes” or “no” questions.
The committee wants to interview Bannon as part of its Russia investigation, which runs parallel with Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s probe. It has subpoenaed Bannon to appear but the interview has been pushed back three times.
Bannon’s lawyer told the committee he is barred from talking about matters during the presidential transition, his time at the White House and communications with President Donald Trump since he left in August.