Appeals court upholds Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress conviction
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Former Trump Aide Steve Bannon Ordered to Prison
Above: Steve Bannon departs the E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse on June 6. Image copyright: Kent Nishimura/Stringer/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Left narrative
Bannon has taken advantage of the court graciously allowing him to delay his inevitable and deserved prison sentence for years by turning his free time into a pro-MAGA campaign publicity stunt. At least for the next four months, Bannon will be held accountable for breaking the law and won't be able to manipulate any elections.
Right narrative
What has happened to Bannon used to be limited to third-world, authoritarian regimes. Pres. Joe Biden is targeting yet another influential member of the Trump movement while he attempts to remain in power. Nothing about this case involves the rule of law — it's about punishing anyone who supports Biden's opponent.