Bannon Pleads Not Guilty In Alleged Border Wall Fundraising Scheme

Bannon Pleads Not Guilty In Alleged Border Wall Fundraising Scheme

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The transcript discusses the arrest of former White House adviser Steve Bannon and others for fraud related to a crowdfunding campaign for a border wall. Bannon and his associates allegedly misused donations for personal expenses. President Trump distanced himself from the campaign, expressing concerns about the wall's quality. The transcript also highlights Bannon's political background and the legal consequences faced by the accused, including potential prison sentences.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was arrested by U.S. Postal Service agents for misusing crowdfunding donations?

Michael Flynn

Steve Bannon

Paul Manafort

Rick Gates

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the crowdfunding campaign that Bannon was involved in?

To fund a political campaign

To build a border wall

To support veterans

To finance a new business

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did President Trump respond to the fundraising effort associated with Bannon?

He led the campaign

He was unaware of it

He distanced himself from it

He fully supported it

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did Bannon play in the 2016 Trump campaign?

Chief strategist

Press secretary

Campaign manager

Policy advisor

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the charges faced by Bannon and others?

Conspiracy to commit fraud and money laundering

Tax evasion

Insider trading

Bribery