Cambridge Analytica whistleblower: Steve Bannon used data to discourage Democratic turnout

WASHINGTON — Cambridge Analytica whistleblower Christopher Wylie told House Democrats that former Trump campaign strategist Steve Bannon used the firm's research to discourage Democrats from voting in the 2016 election, according to testimony released Wednesday.

Democrats from the House Judiciary Committee and the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee asked Wylie in a closed-door session on Tuesday whether Bannon had specifically talked about voter disenfranchisement or disengagement.

"Yes," Wylie responded, according to the transcript released by the Democrats. "If by that term you mean discouraging particular types of voters who are more prone to voting for Democratic or liberal candidates, if that’s what you mean by that term, then yes."

Bannon could not be reached for comment Wednesday. Republicans on the committees did not join Democrats in questioning Wylie on Tuesday. Wylie also testified before Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday.

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