Steve Bannon speaks out after prison sentence: 'political prisoner'

Longtime Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon was released from prison early Tuesday, after serving a four-month sentence for defying a subpoena in the congressional investigation into the U.S. Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021. Steve Bannon spoke with reporters following his release.

Exactly one week before Election Day, Bannon left the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut, according to Kristie Breshears, a spokesperson for the federal Bureau of Prisons. Bannon, 70, reported to the prison July 1 after the Supreme Court rejected his bid to delay the prison sentence while he appeals his conviction.

He previously served as the chief executive officer of Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign and served as the White House's chief strategist for the first several months of the Republican president’s administration. Trump is seeking to regain the presidency in next week's election against Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris.

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[easyas]

"When exposing a crime is treated as committing a crime, you are being ruled by criminals"

[kennethstillabower]

Sad that this could happen in our country.

[danielhanawalt]

Thank you Steve Bannon. This country needs more like you.

[sandrathomas]

I agree, it was stolen, i went to bed at 3:00 am, and Trump was kicking ass, woke up the next morning and Biden had won, total BS!

[Fifiish]

He certainly is a strong man. Absolute travesty he was sent to jail. Hunter didn’t spend a night in jail after a no show for his subpoena. Please vote America, world needs peace, world needs Trump.

[richardgonzales]

Stay strong, and thanks for your courage.

[annalramey]

It’s strange that not one democrat was held in contempt of congress even though they were the bad ones in Washington

[Monabiedenharn]

Thank God for Steve Bannon and so glad he has a Bigger Voice than Ever!!!!

[bryanrogers]

Beware of the Man you thought you broke

[mymydelilah]

This guy being in prison for 4 months had recharged his knowledge the ins and outs of the Game of throne in Politics, well articulated doesn't stutter just smile if somebody tried to be rude.

[gerrycoogan]

Bannon, far from being broken, is simply brilliant.

[Achelleas]

Why he went to prison? Is this USSR?
This is not what America supposed to be.

[Beleiver]

Enough with all this crap ! Wake up America

[lpprojectnslauto]

Bannon rolled out of jail and rocked this presser like a boss. Bro handles Q&A better than Kamala by a mile.

[shawnmclean]

Welcome back to freedom Mr. Bannon. You faced it bravely and thanks for your priceless service to this nation. Thanks for helping teach those incarcerated.

[Janette-j]

Good to have you back, Mr. Bannon. You are looking great. Better than ever.

[texasgal]

Welcome back, Steve! You look refreshed.

[LoveFreedomSpeakTruth]

Thank you Father God for Mr. Bannon, please continue to bless him and keep him safe and may he bring Civics training to our entire nation! Yes!

[joettaharris]

Congratulations Steve on your final release as a political prisoner! Who puts someone in a Federal prison for a falsely accused "misdemeanor", a man who did ABSOLUTELY nothing wrong?!?! ...We know the answer.

[florencelanlenou]

Thanks be to God for protecting Mr. Steven Bannon. I am so happy for you to come out on time. May God bless you and keep you in His Love. I wish you all the best.