Steve Bannon's Daughter Claims Illegal Detainment by Biden Officials

Maureen Bannon has publicly accused the Biden administration of unlawfully detaining her father, Steve Bannon, to prevent him from speaking out ahead of the critical upcoming election. On the 'John Solomon Reports' podcast, she expressed that her father’s detention appears to be a political tactic, especially given his eligibility for release under the First Step Act, which allows for home confinement for certain prisoners. Bannon was convicted in 2022 on two counts of contempt of Congress and subsequently sentenced to 120 days in prison. Despite his prison sentence, a judge permitted Bannon to delay reporting for incarceration while appealing his convictions. However, in July, he was ordered to report to a Connecticut prison. As per Maureen, the Bureau of Prisons was informed that her father qualified for early release, but they stated there was insufficient time to arrange for home confinement given the bureaucratic process. According to her claims, the acting warden indicated that the necessary plans for home confinement had not been instituted even though the motion had been pending for over 75 days. Maureen’s statements highlight her frustration and concern regarding her father's situation and imply a broader narrative of political interference. Bannon is anticipated to be released from prison next week amidst this controversy, raising questions about the legality and motivations behind his continued detention in the light of his eligibility for early release.