The subpoena compels Bannon to testify before a grand jury, skipping the voluntary interview with Mueller's team that many in Trump's orbit have elected to take. But Mueller may still leave open the option for an interview in lieu of grand jury testimony. Bannon is likely to accept such an option if it is made available, according to a source close to Bannon.
Three people familiar with the special counsel’s investigation suggested Mueller moved to subpoena Bannon, rather than ask him to voluntarily appear for questioning, in order to thwart any potential attempt by the White House to pressure Bannon into refusing to cooperate. [snip]
Bannon is expected to be more forthcoming with Mueller’s team. “He’ll answer any questions” Mueller wants, one source close to Bannon told NBC News.Bannon is represented by the same attorney (William Burck) as former chief of staff Reince Priebus and current White (Supremacist) House Counsel Don McGahn. You'll remember Priebus was un- ceremoniously dumped in a power struggle with Bannon, and McGahn is at the center of the obstruction of justice efforts by un- indicted co- conspirator Donald "Rump" Trump to keep AG Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III from recusing himself. That's an interesting trio of clients you have there, Mr. Burck.
One- by- one, Mueller is getting sworn testimony by members of Rump's inner circle. Beyond the collusion investigation, Bannon seems to have knowledge about the money laundering businesses of Rump and his son- in- law Jared "Mr. Ivanka Trump" Kushner, given his comments in Michael Wolff's "Fire and Fury" book. If he does "answer any questions" from the Mueller team, it would be the biggest threat to Rump so far (we sincerely hope).
