CNN reports:
Steve Bannon has struck a deal with special counsel Robert Mueller’s team and will be interviewed by prosecutors instead of testifying before the grand jury, two people familiar with the process told CNN. He is expected to cooperate with the special counsel, the sources said. The sources did not say when the interview will take place or if the subpoena would be withdrawn.
Bannon, the former White House chief strategist for President Donald Trump, is expected to talk openly to Mueller’s team. Bannon’s attorney told the House Intelligence Committee on Tuesday that Bannon would answer questions when he goes to the special counsel because executive privilege would not apply, according to one of the sources.
Annnnd Mueller is giving Bannon at least a mini-deal.
Hey, @realDonaldTrump. Ever heard the catchphrase “Bye, Felicia”? https://t.co/NZcwkXx6ku
— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) January 17, 2018
NEW: Steve Bannon has struck a deal with special counsel Robert Mueller’s team, agreeing to be interviewed by them to avoid going before a grand jury for now, a source confirms to CBS News https://t.co/FW79MhDrhj pic.twitter.com/EchTwOGv2C
— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 17, 2018