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Steve Bannon To Begin Four-Month Prison Sentence In Connecticut

Peter Navarro arrives to begin his prison sentence, in Miami

Former White House strategist Steve Bannon is scheduled to report to a federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut, on Monday to commence a four-month sentence for defying a congressional subpoena. This comes after Peter Navarro, another ex-Trump aide, began serving a similar sentence earlier this year for contempt of Congress.

Both Bannon and Navarro were convicted for failing to comply with subpoenas issued by the now-defunct House Select Committee that probed the events of January 6, 2021. Despite Bannon's efforts to challenge his conviction, the Supreme Court recently denied his request to delay reporting to prison.

Bannon, a vocal Trump ally, maintained that he was following legal advice by not responding to the subpoena until the issue of executive privilege was resolved. However, the courts did not allow this argument during his trial.

Peter Navarro also serving sentence for contempt of Congress
Steve Bannon to report to federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut for defying subpoena
Both convicted for failing to comply with subpoenas from House Select Committee

As Bannon prepares for his time behind bars, he has projected an image of indifference and confidence. Despite his public bravado, sources close to him suggest he is grappling with mixed feelings about his impending prison term.

The Danbury federal prison where Bannon will serve his sentence houses a relatively small inmate population, including white-collar criminals, violent offenders, and sex offenders. Inmates at Danbury have limited access to the internet and can only send monitored emails without attachments.

While Bannon expressed optimism about his media platform's resilience during his absence, the prison environment will undoubtedly restrict his communication and activities. Inmates at Danbury are provided with a set amount of phone minutes per month and have restrictions on conducting business while incarcerated.

Despite his claims of continued influence on Trump's 2024 campaign, Bannon faces a stark adjustment to life in prison, including an intake process involving security procedures, mental health evaluations, and acclimatization to his new living arrangements.

As Bannon prepares to embark on his prison term, he remains focused on his political endeavors, emphasizing the need to concentrate on his objectives without distractions from external correspondence.

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