Trump Ally Steve Bannon Released from Prison
Trump Ally Steve Bannon Released from Prison
The Facts
Steve Bannon, the former White House chief strategist, was released from Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut, on Tuesday after serving a four-month sentence for contempt of Congress.
Bannon was convicted in 2022 for refusing to comply with a subpoena from the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. He continues to appeal his conviction.
The Spin
Bannon's return is a game-changer for the MAGA movement. His "War Room" podcast will energize the base and get people to the polls. The great MAGA reset begins now, and Bannon's righteous indignation will fuel a surge in support for Trump in the final week before the election.
Bannon's release won't significantly impact the election outcome. His podcast has lost momentum during his absence, falling out of the top charts. With only a week left, there's not enough time to mobilize his audience and create the widely anticipated post-election chaos.
