Trump considering waiving executive privilege claim for Bannon...

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...but prosecutors say he was never shielded. Donald Trump is considering waiving executive privilege for Steve Bannon, according to two sources familiar with the situation, but federal prosecutors don't believe the former President's privilege claims shielded his longtime political adviser in the first place. Trump, sources told CNN, might pen a letter memorializing his position that could be used in Bannon's defense, which they say could clear a path for Bannon to testify before the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection. The Washington Post first reported that Trump is considering writing the letter. Bannon is set to go on trial later this month on criminal contempt charges after he refused to cooperate with the House panel, citing broad executive privilege claims -- the first case of its kind to result from the landmark congressional investigation. He has pleaded not guilty to the contempt charges.