Apparently there are fake invoices and everything. Could not happen to a nicer guy.Former Trump political adviser Steve Bannon has been arrested in New York in connection to an online fundraising scheme.
The Department of Justice’s Southern District of New York (SDNY) says that Bannon, along with three others, were arrested for leading the “We Build The Wall” online fundraising campaign that “defrauded hundreds of thousands of donors”.
In a statement, acting US attorney Audrey Strauss said that the fund capitalized on donors’ interest in building a border wall while instead funneling millions of dollars to fund the “lavish lifestyle” of “We Build The Wall” founder and public face Brian Kolfage.
Steve Bannon arrested!
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Steve Bannon arrested!
For diverting 'build the wall' funds. SDNY, of course. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/liv ... itics-live at 0942 Eastern.
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Cue tweet: "Some people are saying that a person named Steve or something took some money designated for a wall. I never heard of the guy before today and the wall is done, so there was no need for any of this fund raising. Just another democrat hoax by sleepy joe and drunk nancy. MAGA!"
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Only the best people...
Funny how so many of them have ended up in prison (or would have, sans pardon).
Funny how so many of them have ended up in prison (or would have, sans pardon).
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Hilariously, arrested by U.S. Postal Service for mail fraud, which is maybe a little too on-the-nose this week. Someone should check in with the writers and tell them they don't need to beat us over the head with it; this show sucks enough as it is.
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As Charlie Pierce headlined it in his blog today, "Steve Bannon Got Busted By the Postal Service Police. Well Played, Irony."
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Paraphrasing from his blurb when asked about it: "I didn't know any of them involved and haven't worked with Steve for a very, very long time. Speaking of lawlessness, the Obama administration spied on my campaign."
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Wonkette has an even better headline than Pierce:
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Re: Steve Bannon arrested!
"The dildo of consequence rarely comes lubed." -- Eileen Rose
"Colonialism is not 'winning' - it's an unsustainable model. Like your hairline." -- Candace Linklater
"Colonialism is not 'winning' - it's an unsustainable model. Like your hairline." -- Candace Linklater
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People who are wrong are just as sure they're right as people who are right. The only difference is, they're wrong.
— God @The Tweet of God
— God @The Tweet of God
Re: Steve Bannon arrested!
"The dildo of consequence rarely comes lubed." -- Eileen Rose
"Colonialism is not 'winning' - it's an unsustainable model. Like your hairline." -- Candace Linklater
"Colonialism is not 'winning' - it's an unsustainable model. Like your hairline." -- Candace Linklater
Re: Steve Bannon arrested!
"The dildo of consequence rarely comes lubed." -- Eileen Rose
"Colonialism is not 'winning' - it's an unsustainable model. Like your hairline." -- Candace Linklater
"Colonialism is not 'winning' - it's an unsustainable model. Like your hairline." -- Candace Linklater
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The only surprising thing is how little they were skimming. I suppose they thought that was a good strategy.
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