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Steve Bannon is set to report to prison on July 1st for a four-month sentence for contempt of Congress.
The news has sparked a range of reactions on social media, with some expressing satisfaction or humor at his situation, while others have discussed the implications of his sentence and the nature of his crimes, including his involvement in the ‘We Build the Wall’ fundraising scheme.
Bannon himself has expressed concerns about the safety of his prison environment.
Reactions online:
BANNON: “I'm a political prisoner of Nancy Pelosi and Merrick Garland”
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) June 29, 2024
BREAKING: STEVE BANNON JUST ANNOUNCED HE WILL BE HOSTING WAR ROOM OUTSIDE OF THE FEDERAL PRISON ON MONDAY MORNING
— Jack Poso 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) June 29, 2024
Steve Bannon has been sticking his nose into Canadian politics by supporting right-wing nutjobs up here.
Therefore, it brings me great joy to celebrate Canada Day on July 1st by watching that fucking Nazi finally go to prison. pic.twitter.com/NFQwyRuXiN
— cαηα∂α нαтεs тя☭мρ (@Trump_Detester) June 30, 2024
On July 1st, Steve Bannon will begin serving what may turn out to be just his FIRST prison term. Because upon his release, he'll face another criminal trial. Bannon is indicted in New York for defrauding Trump supporters via a bogus "We Build The Wall" foundation. pic.twitter.com/RwfKdx9L7t
— Glenn Kirschner (@glennkirschner2) June 29, 2024
Steve Bannon inmate number: 05635-509. pic.twitter.com/mP6WItIt8C
— 𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖_𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 (@SundaeDivine) June 30, 2024
🚨 STEVE BANNON: “I'm a political prisoner of Nancy Pelosi and Merrick Garland”
He’s right.
PELOSI AND GARLAND should be the ones going to prison. NOT Bannon.pic.twitter.com/4FasB2iPvq
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) June 29, 2024
What is Sloppy Steve Bannon doing with his last Saturday night as a free man?
— Jo (@JoJoFromJerz) June 29, 2024
MIKE DAVIS (@mrddmia): "I don’t think Biden understands what a mistake they are making by sending Steve Bannon to jail because he's gonna go in like the Nation of Islam and convert the whole jail to MAGA." pic.twitter.com/S5uuPE49Fn
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) June 29, 2024