Published Feb. 11, 2025, 11:13 a.m. ET
Steve Bannon, President Trump’s former White House chief strategist, admitted Tuesday to defrauding New Yorkers who donated to his “We Build the Wall” online fundraiser — but will serve no prison time as part of the plea deal.
Bannon, 71, wearing his signature dusted brown jacket, pleaded guilty to one count of scheme to defraud in the $15 million border wall fundraising scam before Manhattan Supreme Court Judge April Newbauer.
“Do you now plead guilty to count 5, scheme to defraud,” a court clerk asked, to which Bannon responded, “Yes.”