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Gulf Press > World > Steve Bannon, a key ally of Donald Trump, has been released from prison
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Steve Bannon, a key ally of Donald Trump, has been released from prison

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Last updated: 2024/10/31 at 4:29 AM
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Steve Bannon, a longtime Donald Trump ally, has been released from prison after serving a four-month sentence for defying a subpoena in the congressional investigation into the US Capitol attack on 6 January 2021. Bannon left the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut, early on Tuesday with plans to hold a news conference in Manhattan later in the day. Following his release, he returned to his podcast and online show, saying he was focused on helping Trump win the presidential election. Despite facing contempt charges and being convicted by a jury and sentenced by a judge, Bannon claimed that his time in prison only empowered and energized him.

Bannon, a 70-year-old former Trump adviser, reported to prison in July after the Supreme Court rejected his bid to delay his sentence pending appeal. He was found guilty in 2022 of two counts of contempt of Congress for refusing to cooperate with the House Select Committee investigating the Capitol attack and for failing to comply with a subpoena for documents related to Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Bannon had previously called himself a “political prisoner” and criticized the Justice Department as “corrupt”. Despite his convictions being upheld by a federal appeals court panel in May, Bannon is now seeking a full appeals court hearing in his case, arguing that the congressional subpoena was invalid due to Trump’s assertion of executive privilege.

Since leaving the White House, Trump has repeatedly attempted to invoke executive privilege to prevent members of his administration from being compelled to testify in court. However, his efforts have been unsuccessful as he is no longer the sitting president, and Joe Biden has declined to uphold Trump’s demand to exert privilege over witnesses and documents. In addition to the contempt charges relating to the Capitol attack investigation, Bannon also faces criminal charges in a New York state court for allegedly participating in a scheme to defraud donors who contributed money to a campaign group supposedly raising funds to build a section of border wall along the US-Mexico border. Bannon has pleaded not guilty to charges of money laundering, conspiracy, and fraud, with the trial scheduled to begin in December.

The release of Bannon from prison has reignited discussions surrounding his involvement in Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election and his role in the events leading up to the Capitol attack on 6 January 2021. Despite facing legal challenges and ongoing investigations, Bannon has remained vocal in his support for Trump and his criticism of Democrats and their agenda. His return to his podcast and online show indicates his determination to continue advocating for Trump and his political aspirations. The upcoming trial in December will shed further light on Bannon’s alleged involvement in fraudulent activities and could potentially impact his future involvement in politics.

Bannon’s experience in federal prison has not deterred him from continuing his activist role in support of Donald Trump and his political endeavors. Despite being convicted of contempt charges and facing additional criminal charges, Bannon remains steadfast in his support for Trump and appears determined to fight the legal battles ahead. The upcoming trial in New York state court will likely be a significant turning point in Bannon’s legal troubles and could impact his public image and political influence. As the case unfolds, the public will continue to scrutinize Bannon’s actions and his connections to the events surrounding the 2020 election and the Capitol attack, further shaping his legacy in American politics.

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