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Steve Bannon is released from prison after completing his contempt of Congress sentence


Steve Bannon, a right-wing podcast host and former Donald Trump campaign official, was released from federal Bureau of Prisons custody after serving four months for defying subpoenas from the House Jan. 6 committee. He was convicted of two counts of contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with the subpoenas related to the investigation of the Capitol attack spurred by Trump’s election lies. Bannon hosts a podcast called “Bannon’s War Room” that downplays the Jan. 6 attack and spreads false claims about the election. Trump himself faces criminal charges related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.

Bannon, a 70-year-old white male, served his time at a low-security federal correctional institution in Connecticut. Despite not serving in the White House for years, he attempted to claim executive privilege to avoid testifying before the Jan. 6 committee. He eventually agreed to testify but was convicted of contempt of Congress. Another former White House official, Peter Navarro, was also convicted of contempt of Congress and served a four-month sentence.

Bannon’s release comes just days before the presidential election between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Despite Bannon’s efforts to avoid accountability, he was ultimately held responsible for his actions. The convictions of Bannon and Navarro highlight the repercussions faced by individuals who defy Congress’ investigative efforts.

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