Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon has pleaded guilty to fraud charges in connection with the "We Build the Wall" fundraising campaign. The campaign raised more than $25 million to construct a wall along the US-Mexico border, but prosecutors allege that Bannon and his co-defendants misappropriated funds for personal use.

Bannon's guilty plea came after the indictment was unsealed in a New York federal court, where he faced two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. As part of his plea agreement, Bannon admitted to using hundreds of thousands of dollars from the campaign to cover personal expenses, including travel, luxury goods, and payments to other co-conspirators.

In a statement, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York emphasized that Bannon's actions were a betrayal of the trust of donors who believed their money was going towards a legitimate cause. Bannon now faces the possibility of significant fines and prison time.

The "We Build the Wall" case has sparked outrage and calls for accountability, as the investigation into the fraudulent scheme continues.