The Jimmy Dore Show Steve Bannon Claims “Huge Victory” After Pleading Guilty In Border Wall Case
Feb 14, 2025
Steve Bannon, a former senior counselor to Trump, pleads guilty in a fraud case linked to the 'We Build the Wall' project, claiming political persecution. He argues his light sentence highlights the case's weakness. Kshama Sawant, a socialist politician, joins the discussion, emphasizing the importance of grassroots action for workers' rights and critiquing both major political parties for neglecting labor issues. They also touch on geopolitical tensions, including Trump's peace negotiations regarding the Ukraine conflict, highlighting the need for solidarity against oppressive regimes.
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Bannon's Wall
- Steve Bannon discusses the "We Build the Wall" case, highlighting the alleged political motivations behind it.
- He claims victory due to the lack of restitution, fees, or jail time, attributing this to the weakness of the prosecution's case.
NYC Threat
- Bannon warns that the real threat to Trump and allies isn't federal courts, but politically motivated prosecutions in New York City.
- He points to the financial power and biased juries in Manhattan as key dangers.
Trump's Peace Talks
- Jimmy Dore and Steve Bannon discuss Trump's claim of initiating peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
- They highlight Zelensky's offer of a land swap and the potential end of the war.