Staff Reports
Steve Bannon, former adviser to Donald Trump and the man left-wing media loves to hate, is about to swap his cushy digs for more austere accommodations. Convicted of contempt of Congress, Bannon was hoping for a stint in one of those posh federal facilities known for their spa-luxury conditions. Instead, his next address is Danbury, Connecticut—a place that probably lacks the infinity pools and butler service he was hoping for.
Bannon will join the ranks of common criminals in the low-security prison, thanks to a criminal case pending in New York that blocks his cushy Club Fed dreams. But let’s be honest, the real crime here is the blatant political theatre. Charged for brushing off the now-disbanded house of cards known as the Jan. 6 Committee, Bannon’s sentence doesn’t line up with the usual treatment for first-time, non-violent, white-collar offenders. Any legal expert worth their salt will tell you this sentencing veers wildly from historical precedent.
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Bannon’s “day in court” was more like a game of political dodgeball, featuring a jury trial over a supposed refusal to comply with a fishing expedition. The failure to cooperate came after Trump asserted executive privilege—a legal safety net more porous than a slice of Swiss cheese if you’re a Trump ally. His loyalty to the law and his legal advisers has turned into a four-month sabbatical at taxpayers’ expense.
The Jan. 6 Committee itself is a whole different barrel of monkeys. It’s been accused of selective evidence cherry-picking and, wait for it, deleting information. This all-star committee aimed to paint an exaggerated conspiracy tailored to suit their narrative of what happened on Jan. 6. House Republicans like Rep. Barry Loudermilk have been vocal critics, accusing the committee of bias and misconduct. And guess what? Nancy Pelosi even admitted on camera that the fiasco was, at least partially, her fault.
Nancy Pelosi, in a real Hollywood moment caught on tape, took the dubious honor of taking full responsibility for the lack of security during the Jan. 6 events. Her admission that she was at fault for an inadequate National Guard presence adds another layer to this political cake, frosted with opportunism.
As the Jan. 6 Committee rode off into the sunset at the conclusion of the 117th Congress, they left a parting gift—a report putting the blame squarely on Trump’s shoulders. According to the committee, Trump violated his oath of office and ignored the chaos unfolding at the Capitol. This accusation culminated in a politically motivated report; the cherry on top is Liz Cheney’s melodramatic assertion that Trump endangered the constitutional order.
The real puppet masters of this political show continue to evoke high drama, leaving Bannon and the truth buried somewhere under heaps of legal jargon and political grandstanding. Welcome to 2023, where common sense goes to prison along with Steve Bannon.
