Steve Bannon defends actions before starting prison sentence
- Steve Bannon refuses to comply with subpoenas from House committee investigating Capitol attack.
- Bannon defended his actions leading to a four-month prison sentence starting on Monday.
- Bannon's defiance continues just days before his prison term begins.
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon, facing a four-month prison sentence for defying Congress's inquiry, has outlined his expectations for a second Trump term. Bannon, who is set to report to prison on July 1, predicts a Trump victory in the November election and calls for investigations into several former officials, including President Joe Biden and others. Despite his impending incarceration, Bannon remains steadfast in his beliefs, emphasizing the need for justice and full investigations. Bannon's plans for a potential second Trump term include focusing on border security, addressing financial issues such as deficits and tax cuts, and ending "endless forever wars." He asserts that his podcast, War Room, will continue to operate during his absence, with a commitment to serving his country as a "political prisoner." Bannon's defiance of subpoenas related to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack has led to his conviction for contempt of Congress, with the Supreme Court upholding his sentence. In an interview with NBC News, Bannon reiterated his stance that the Jan. 6 committee's subpoenas were invalid due to his belief that the committee was not legitimately structured. He cited executive privilege in refusing to comply with the subpoenas, despite court rulings against his arguments. Bannon's unwavering loyalty to Trump and his populist movement is evident in his declaration of "victory or death of this republic," a sentiment he shared at a recent conference. As Bannon prepares to serve his prison sentence, he continues to propagate false claims about election fraud and remains a vocal advocate for Trump's agenda. His interactions with Trump before and during the Jan. 6 events have been a focal point of the congressional investigation, with Bannon maintaining that the conversations were private and protected by executive privilege. Despite legal setbacks, Bannon remains resolute in his mission to defend his actions and uphold his beliefs in the face of legal consequences.