# Steve Bannon arrested in alleged fraud scam linked to border wall **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [August 20, 2020, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-bannon-arrested-in-alleged-fraud-scam-linked-to-border-wall/918585 "2020-08-20T14:08:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![penultima\_thule](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/penultima_thule/32/3833_2.png) [@penultima\_thule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/penultima_thule)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-bannon-arrested-in-alleged-fraud-scam-linked-to-border-wall/918585/1 "2020-08-20T14:08:07Z")
> **[Trump distances himself from Steve Bannon after arrest over border wall fraud](https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/steve-bannon-arrested-in-alleged-fraud-scam-linked-to-border-wall-20200820-p55nui.html)** > > The former White House adviser was arrested on charges that he and three others ripped off donors to an online fundraising scheme We Build The Wall. The gift that just keeps on giving … ---
**Author:** ![iiandyiiii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iiandyiiii/32/7924_2.png) [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-bannon-arrested-in-alleged-fraud-scam-linked-to-border-wall/918585/2 "2020-08-20T14:11:33Z")
[Nelson] haha! [/Nelson] ---
**Author:** ![BobLibDem](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boblibdem/32/3149_2.png) [@BobLibDem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobLibDem)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-bannon-arrested-in-alleged-fraud-scam-linked-to-border-wall/918585/3 "2020-08-20T14:29:01Z")
I wonder if he could be squeezed into giving information on his former boss? Is a pardon in the works for “Sloppy Steve”? ---
**Author:** ![not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/not_what_you_d_expect/32/3246_2.png) [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-bannon-arrested-in-alleged-fraud-scam-linked-to-border-wall/918585/4 "2020-08-20T14:30:42Z")
The thought of squeezing him just made me vomit in my mouth. ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-bannon-arrested-in-alleged-fraud-scam-linked-to-border-wall/918585/5 "2020-08-20T14:32:18Z")
So does Trump let his crony rot or does Trump pardon his crony for defrauding Trump supporters? ---
**Author:** ![Chad\_Sudan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chad_sudan/32/4509_2.png) [@Chad\_Sudan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chad_Sudan)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-bannon-arrested-in-alleged-fraud-scam-linked-to-border-wall/918585/6 "2020-08-20T14:42:47Z")
The defense’s opening argument: “Fake News, your honor!” The defense’s closing argument: “Deep State, your honor!” ---
**Author:** ![QuickSilver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quicksilver/32/7832_2.png) [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-bannon-arrested-in-alleged-fraud-scam-linked-to-border-wall/918585/7 "2020-08-20T14:49:06Z")
I am shocked, stunned and deeply saddened by these completely unexpected events. /s Long may this grimy little rodent rot in prison. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-bannon-arrested-in-alleged-fraud-scam-linked-to-border-wall/918585/8 "2020-08-20T14:50:01Z")
> [@Jophiel](#): > > So does Trump let his crony rot or does Trump pardon his crony for defrauding Trump supporters? Pardon. Even Trump defrauds Trump supporters. And they line up for more. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-bannon-arrested-in-alleged-fraud-scam-linked-to-border-wall/918585/9 "2020-08-20T14:50:34Z")
> [They have each been charged with one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison](https://www.npr.org/2020/08/20/904245273/steve-bannon-arrested-in-scheme-to-raise-money-for-trumps-border-wall). ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-bannon-arrested-in-alleged-fraud-scam-linked-to-border-wall/918585/10 "2020-08-20T14:52:48Z")
I’m betting his Orangeness says “I don’t really know Steve Bannon.” ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-bannon-arrested-in-alleged-fraud-scam-linked-to-border-wall/918585/11 "2020-08-20T14:53:46Z")
> [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](#): > > The thought of squeezing him just made me vomit in my mouth. Not to worry. He’s too greasy to get a grip on. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-bannon-arrested-in-alleged-fraud-scam-linked-to-border-wall/918585/12 "2020-08-20T14:54:43Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > I’m betting his Orangeness says “I don’t really know Steve Bannon.” “He was only involved in my campaign, really, for a very brief time.” ---
**Author:** ![MoonMoon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/moonmoon/32/2959_2.png) [@MoonMoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MoonMoon)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-bannon-arrested-in-alleged-fraud-scam-linked-to-border-wall/918585/13 "2020-08-20T14:54:48Z")
By U.S. Postal Agents. If this were a movie or television series it would be too on the nose to work. 😄 ---
**Author:** ![Bijou\_Drains](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bijou_drains/32/2814_2.png) [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-bannon-arrested-in-alleged-fraud-scam-linked-to-border-wall/918585/14 "2020-08-20T15:00:25Z")
Most likely the other guys cut a deal to testify against Bannon. They will get probation or a small fine . They may already have agreed to talk or will very soon. ---
**Author:** ![Sage\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sage_rat/32/399_2.png) [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-bannon-arrested-in-alleged-fraud-scam-linked-to-border-wall/918585/15 "2020-08-20T15:00:57Z")
For the record: > **[Firm founded by Trump inaugural chair sought to use admin, foreign...](https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/428609-trump-inaugural-chair-sought-to-use-admin-foreign-connections-for/)** > > The investment firm founded by Tom Barrack, the chairman of President Trump’s inaugural committee, sought to use its connections to the Trump administration and foreign powers to profit, a co… > **[The dark side of Trump’s wall](https://hpr1.com/index.php/feature/news/the-dark-side-of-trumps-wall)** > > ND Fisher Industries CEO attends SOTU with Kramer All things Wall are crooked and, somehow, Trump has still to mention e-Verify to Congress. ---
**Author:** ![friedo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/8edcca/32.png) [@friedo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/friedo)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-bannon-arrested-in-alleged-fraud-scam-linked-to-border-wall/918585/16 "2020-08-20T15:02:36Z")
[Indictment](https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/press-release/file/1306611/download). Some juicy stuff in here; I’m reading it right now. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-bannon-arrested-in-alleged-fraud-scam-linked-to-border-wall/918585/17 "2020-08-20T15:05:28Z")
> [@MoonMoon](#): > > By U.S. Postal Agents. If this were a movie or television series it would be too on the nose to work. 😄 I have a feeling they’re about to find their desks removed and their file cabinets disassembled. ---
**Author:** ![Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/left_hand_of_dorkness/32/7156_2.png) [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-bannon-arrested-in-alleged-fraud-scam-linked-to-border-wall/918585/18 "2020-08-20T15:27:46Z")
> [@friedo](#): > > [Indictment](https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/press-release/file/1306611/download). Some juicy stuff in here; I’m reading it right now. Indeed. My favorite part is the section with all the bank accounts that stand to be forfeited, including: > [@](#): > > Any and all funds . . . held in the name of White Knights & Vultures LLC This is part of the long tradition of Trump-adjacent scammers giving themselves names straight out of a 1960s DC Comics Hall of Villains. “White Knights & Vultures LLC”? Are you shitting me? ---
**Author:** ![BeepKillBeep](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9e8a1a/32.png) [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-bannon-arrested-in-alleged-fraud-scam-linked-to-border-wall/918585/19 "2020-08-20T15:33:58Z")
Any chance of state level charges (or are these state level) that cannot be pardoned? ---
**Author:** ![Kimera757](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kimera757/32/3765_2.png) [@Kimera757](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimera757)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-bannon-arrested-in-alleged-fraud-scam-linked-to-border-wall/918585/20 "2020-08-20T15:35:38Z")
If Trump was able to build the wall, I don’t think he would. It’s the gift that keeps on giving. Almost literally. Maybe the 2024 Republican candidate will also ask for money for that wall, and spend it on… their campaign? [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-bannon-arrested-in-alleged-fraud-scam-linked-to-border-wall/918585.md?page=2)