DOJ asks federal judge to sentence Steve Bannon to 6 months in prison, $200K fine
NBCJUL 2022
The Spin
Democratic narrative
Bannon's latest troubles only show that the walls are closing in on Trump and his allies. Although the wheels of justice turn slowly, they are still turning — the GOP should move away from the MAGA movement as quickly as possible if they have any sense.
Republican narrative
Despite charges against him, Bannon's strategy of encouraging MAGA supporters to regain control of the GOP from the bottom up could have massive electoral implications for years to come. Undeserved prison time may only bolster Bannon's support with his fanbase, and his influence seemingly will not die anytime soon.
Metaculus Prediction
There is a 90% chance that a member of Trump's inner circle will be sentenced to jail by 2023, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
