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Former Trump strategist Steve Bannon has been charged with contempt of Congress after refusing to testify about the US Capitol riot on 6 January.
Trump supporters stormed the US Congress building on 6 January as lawmakers were meeting to certify the election result.
Mr Trump, a Republican, has refused to acknowledge losing the election to Democratic President Joe Biden last year, making claims - without evidence - of mass voter fraud.
Lawmakers are considering similar contempt charges against Mr Trump's former chief of staff Mark Meadows, who also refused to comply with a subpoena.
In a statement released on Friday, US Attorney General Merrick Garland said the indictment of reflected the justice department's "steadfast commitment" to the rule of law.
Trump supporters stormed the US Congress building on 6 January as lawmakers were meeting to certify the election result.
Mr Trump, a Republican, has refused to acknowledge losing the election to Democratic President Joe Biden last year, making claims - without evidence - of mass voter fraud.
Lawmakers are considering similar contempt charges against Mr Trump's former chief of staff Mark Meadows, who also refused to comply with a subpoena.
In a statement released on Friday, US Attorney General Merrick Garland said the indictment of reflected the justice department's "steadfast commitment" to the rule of law.
Steve Bannon charged with contempt of Congress
Former Trump strategist charged after refusing to testify to committee investigating US Capitol riot.
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