And that Bannon's 11th hour request to testify before the committee is a ploy to help defend his criminal case -- Contempt of Congress.
Bannon is a punk and blowhard. He has plenty of wherewithal and media access to say whatever he chooses.
As to whether he is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of contempt, he will have the opportunity to testify or not testify next week. I imagine he has very capable counsel.
Bannon decided to play a game of chicken with the committee, .... and now the chickens have come home to roost.