United States: Steve Bannon, close to Trump, presented himself to police after his indictment

Steve Bannon upon his arrival in front of the FBI premises in Washington.

November 15, 2021. REUTERS - KEVIN LAMARQUE

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The former strategic advisor to Donald Trump at the White House surrendered to the police this Monday morning, November 15 in Washington, after being indicted for " 

 " on the attack on the Capitol, on January 6.

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With our correspondent in the United States,

Steve Bannon had obviously taken care of his arrival in front of the FBI premises in Washington in a procession of large black SUVs with tinted windows.

The former adviser to Donald Trump was awaited by a swarm of cameras, but he provided no response to the press.

Banon was content to make a statement to his own media The War Room which followed him and which broadcast the images live on GTTR, a social network founded by a relative of Donald Trump.

"

," Banon told his supporters with a smile, before entering the FBI premises where he was handcuffed.

Support from Donald Trump

Bannon is due to be brought before a judge the day

for obstructing the investigative prerogatives of Congress.

Indictment following his refusal to respond to his summons by the special committee of the House of Representatives on the invasion of the Capitol on January 6.

This weekend, Steve Bannon received the support of Donald Trump.

He faces 30 days to 1 year in prison, but the process could take months or even years.

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