Monday, November 29, 2021
Trying A Case In Public
Steve Bannon, the former Trump aide, is trying his court case in public. Or so says a Justice Department complaint. Bannon, who refused to testify before the House Select Committee on the Jan. 6 revolt, has said he is going on offense and will use his time in the public eye to attack President Biden and the attorney general. He is entitled to do that under the First Amendment and the publicity he generates will be meat to those who refuse to believe Trump lost the election. It is a reminder that publicity can be used by anyone, good or bad. It is a tool to gain attention and when one is in the media's glare, the opportunity to exploit is always there. Bannon is a publicity machine and thrives on controversy. He has lessons for those seeking the public's attention. Project outrage. Use colorful language. Take an unbending position. Seek the media. All this will work for him even if he should be convicted.
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