Steve Bannon, a former advisor to President Trump, will begin serving a four-month sentence in federal prison on Monday for contempt of Congress after defying a subpoena from the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th Capitol riot. Bannon’s lawyers argued the subpoena was invalid due to executive privilege, but the court rejected their claims. The Supreme Court denied his last-minute appeal, and he is now set to report to a Connecticut prison.
Steve Bannon’s appeal of his contempt of Congress conviction has been denied, meaning he will have to serve a prison sentence for ignoring a subpoena related to the investigation of the January 6th Capitol riot. The US Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled that granting Bannon’s appeal would hinder Congress’s investigatory powers, and that claiming to have acted on legal advice is not a valid defense. Bannon’s attorney has vowed to appeal the decision, citing concerns about constitutional issues and potential future abuses of executive privilege.
Steve Bannon, a former White House chief strategist under Trump, has urged Trump’s supporters to conduct a ‘gut check’ as the 2024 presidential election draws near. Despite Trump and Biden securing their party nominations, voters remain unimpressed with a potential rematch. Bannon expressed concerns about Biden’s cultural influence and financial resources, emphasizing that Trump’s supporters must commit fully to the campaign. According to a recent poll, Biden leads Trump among previous voters, but the race remains competitive. While some polls suggest a potential Trump victory, others indicate a close contest. With over six months before the election, poll results may fluctuate significantly.
The MAGA movement has spent years gaining a strong foothold at the local level, installing loyalists in key positions to prepare for a long-term push for dominance. Steve Bannon, a key figure in the movement, believes it has the potential to rule for the next century if it can break free from establishment suppression. Despite setbacks in the midterm elections, Bannon remains optimistic about the movement’s future. Former January 6 Capitol rioters are now seeking elected office, including Derrick Evans who is running for Congress and using his past experience as a campaign platform. Critics warn that these figures are attempting to reshape the narrative around the Capitol attack and portray themselves as victims of political persecution. In other news, evidence presented in the Donald Trump hush money trial is challenging the credibility of the president’s former associates, according to experts. The US Senate has passed a bill that could bar TikTok from operating in the US due to concerns about Chinese influence and data collection.
Steve Bannon, former President Trump’s 2016 campaign manager, has criticized House Republicans for their perceived lack of support for Trump and his MAGA agenda. Bannon specifically criticized Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, for his alleged ‘performative’ support of Trump and lack of action on investigations involving the former president. Bannon’s comments come amid growing calls within the Republican Party to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for his support of a foreign aid bill that included funding for Ukraine.
Poland’s President Andrzej Duda has expressed willingness to host nuclear weapons from NATO allies to strengthen the security of the alliance’s eastern flank. However, Prime Minister Donald Tusk has called for more details on the proposal. Separately, Steve Bannon, a former ally of President Trump, has urged Trump to defy a criminal trial in Manhattan and challenge law enforcement to jail him. Former President Trump faces accusations of falsifying business records to silence alleged sexual affairs, and his fitness to hold office has been questioned due to his apparent inability to stay awake during the trial. The prosecution has read transcripts of Trump’s infamous “Access Hollywood” tape to the jury, which a legal expert found both “cringy” and “damning.”
Steve Bannon is urging former President Donald Trump to ignore his Manhattan criminal court trial and instead go to the Supreme Court hearing on whether he has immunity from prosecution. Bannon said Trump should “stand up to him” and “see what happens.” The former president’s one-time lawyer, Michael Cohen, has said he hasn’t seen any indication that Trump attended any of his other four children’s graduations. Meanwhile, a full jury has been empaneled in Trump’s Manhattan criminal case, but there’s a risk that more jurors could bail due to fear for their safety or pressure over their responsibilities.
