Steve Bannon Reports to Prison

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Steve Bannon Begins Four-Month Sentence for Defying Congressional Subpoena

 

Steve Bannon, former White House strategist for Donald Trump, has commenced a four-month prison sentence for defying a congressional subpoena. On Monday, Bannon reported to a federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut, joining Peter Navarro, another former Trump aide, who is also serving a similar sentence for contempt of Congress.

 

Bannon arrived at the prison shortly after 12 p.m. ET, driven in a black van. Before entering the facility, he addressed the media, expressing a sense of pride about his incarceration. "It's time for me to surrender up in Danbury," he stated.

 

The charges against Bannon and Navarro stem from their refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the House Select Committee investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection. Last Friday, the Supreme Court rejected Bannon's attempt to delay his sentence while he appealed his conviction.

 

Bannon has consistently argued that his non-compliance was based on legal advice to await the resolution of Trump's executive privilege claims. However, the courts did not permit him to present this defense during his trial.

Throughout the lead-up to his prison term, Bannon maintained a defiant and active public presence. He continued to host his far-right podcast, pushing his narrative of political martyrdom and vowing retribution against his perceived enemies. "I'm going to be more powerful in prison than I am now," Bannon declared last week.

 

Publicly, Bannon projected an image of indifference to his imprisonment, telling CNN, "I'm not going to be sitting there going, 'Oh, woe is me.'" However, sources close to him described fluctuating emotions, from denial about his impending sentence to anxiety about prison life.

 

Danbury federal prison, where Bannon will serve his sentence, is known for its relatively small population of less than 1,200 inmates, including white-collar criminals and some violent and sex offenders. Despite its low-security designation, Bannon's communication with the outside world will be significantly restricted. Inmates at Danbury lack internet access, and emails are monitored and delayed. Phone calls are limited to a specific number of minutes per month.

 

Despite these constraints, Bannon expressed confidence that his "War Room" media platform would continue to thrive. "We're a populist movement. This is all about the audience," he said. "Whether I never come back ever to the 'War Room' won't make a difference." He also claimed he would remain deeply involved in Trump's 2024 campaign, even from behind bars. "I will have a much bigger impact on the campaign when I’m in prison than I have now," he asserted.

 

Bannon's prison intake process will include a metal detector screening, a strip search, and a mental health evaluation before being assigned to a housing unit. Despite his bravado, he emphasized the importance of focusing on broader goals rather than personal correspondence. "You must focus 100% of your time on winning," he said, discouraging supporters from sending letters, as he would not read them.

 

As Bannon adjusts to life in federal prison, his ongoing influence on the political landscape remains to be seen. His sentence marks a significant chapter in the aftermath of the January 6 investigations and highlights the continuing legal and political battles facing former Trump aides.

 

 

Credit: CNN 2024-07-02

 

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[stoner]

3 minutes ago, Social Media said:

a strip search

 

and 2 good coughs. 

[pegman]

So what happens when he fails his mental health evaluation?

[earlinclaifornia]

Great to see you go, Steve. Bring your wedding gown.

[BKKKevin]

Thoughts & Prayers Steve… 

[Eric Loh]

Trump hire only the best people 

[Chomper Higgot]

He can spend the time preparing for his next criminal trial in NY.

Bannon’s life as he knew it is over.