Bannon’s alleged creation of a “firewall” team to shield Trump from investigations

Summary

Bannon’s alleged creation of a “firewall” team to shield Trump from investigations The passage describes a purported internal strategy—led by Steve Bannon and attorney Marc Kasowitz—to route all Russia‑related, Mueller, and congressional investigation matters through a private communications/legal team. It names specific staff (Bossie, Lewandowski, Jason Miller, Sam Nunberg, Alexandra Preate, Mark Corallo) and dates (May 31 firewall plan, June 1 milestone). While the claim is unverified, it offers concrete leads (names, dates, organizational structure) that could be pursued for documentary evidence, emails, or testimony. The allegation ties high‑level campaign operatives and a sitting president to a possible obstruction‑of‑justice scheme, which is moderately controversial and potentially novel, though similar firewall concepts have been reported elsewhere. Key insights: Bannon allegedly organized an off‑balance‑sheet communications/legal “firewall” team on May 31.; Team reportedly includes Steve Bannon, Marc Kasowitz, and staffers Bossie, Lewandowski, Jason Miller, Sam Nunberg, Alexandra Preate, and Mark Corallo.; Firewall intended to handle all Russia, Mueller, and congressional investigation matters, removing the president from direct involvement.