21 Aug 2020

Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon charged with fraud

From Morning Report, 7:16 am on 21 August 2020

Former Trump adviser and campaign manager, Steve Bannon, has been charged with fraud.

The US Department of Justice has accused Bannon of defrauding a fundraising campaign to build a wall between the US and Mexico.

They say he used over $1 million raised from supporter donations to pay for his personal expenses.

Three other men have been arrested in connection with the campaign.

Trump has expressed sadness for Bannon's arrest.

Washington correspondent Simon Marks speaks to Corin Dann.