To sum up, though, On January 19, 2020, Trump pardoned Bannon at the eleventh hour of his presidency. But the era of Trump has passed, and the law is supreme and impartial with overwhelming evidence. Bannon is a silent mastermind. He has the right to remain silent, but anything he says can be used against him in a court of law. Mr. Bannon, who has no guarantee of his life, will face justice.