Trump pardoned former adviser Steve Bannon while federal fraud charges were pending

Date: 2021-01-20
Entry type: clemency
Current status: Clemency grant remains part of the federal record.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-03

Entities and roles

Steve Bannon pardondocumented action or event
Donald J. Trumppresident who granted clemency

Claims and evidence

factdocumented
On 2021-01-20, Donald Trump granted Steve Bannon a full pardon while Bannon faced federal fraud charges arising from the “We Build the Wall” fundraising project.
- Trump White House Archives: Statement from the Press Secretary Regarding Executive Grants of ClemencyEntry for Stephen K. Bannon