
Steve Bannon, former advisor to President Donald Trump, reported to prison on Monday to begin serving his four-month sentence. Convicted of contempt of Congress, Bannon had ignored a subpoena from the Jan. 6 select committee. The Supreme Court recently declined to delay his sentence pending an appeal, leading to his immediate incarceration.
The Bureau of Prisons confirmed that Bannon is now in custody at the Federal Correctional Institute Danbury, where he arrived just before noon. ABC News reported that Bannon expressed defiance before entering the prison, stating, “I am proud to go to prison. If this is what it takes to stand up to tyranny, to stand up to the corrupt DOJ, to stand up to Nancy Pelosi, and to stand up to Joe Biden, I’m proud to do it.”
In May, Bannon’s conviction was upheld by a federal appeals court. Despite this, his legal team plans to seek further review, either through an en banc rehearing before the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals or by appealing to the Supreme Court. Bannon’s attorneys argued that imprisoning him just before the November presidential election is unnecessary, given the substantial legal issues at play.
This case stems from Bannon’s refusal to comply with a subpoena from the Jan. 6 select committee, which sought his testimony and documents related to the Capitol riot. The committee’s investigation has led to numerous subpoenas and legal battles as it examines the events and individuals involved in the attack.
Bannon’s sentencing underscores the serious consequences of defying congressional subpoenas. His case has become a focal point in the broader discussion about accountability and the rule of law. As Bannon begins his prison term, his legal team continues to pursue avenues for appeal, maintaining that his actions were justified and that his conviction raises significant legal questions.