Donald Trump
Office Elect
- U.S. President
Litigation Status
- Charged on August 15, 2023
Steve BannonLast Updated: September 7, 2023
Insurrection Related Information
- Subpoenaed by 1/6 Commission
Litigation Details
- May 3, 2023
Occupation(s)
- Advisor
Executive Summary
Senior team; deposition scheduled for Oct. 14. Bannon came to Trump’s 2016 campaign from Breitbart and briefly worked in the Trump White House. After being pardoned by Trump while facing trial on charges of fraud, Bannon centered his attention on boosting Trump’s false claims about election fraud. Bannon was part of a group that gathered Jan. 5 at a hotel near the White House in which efforts to seize a second term for Trump were apparently discussed.
Committee description:
Stephen Bannon reportedly communicated with former President Trump on December 30th, 2020, urging him to focus his efforts on January 6th. Mr. Bannon also reportedly attended a gathering at the Willard Hotel on January 5th, 2021, as part of an effort to persuade Members of Congress to block the certification of the election the next day. Mr. Bannon is also quoted as stating, on January 5th, that ‘[a]ll Hell is going to break loose tomorrow.’
Occupation(s)
Advisor
Litigation Details
Case File:
Charges
- Contempt of Congress
Timeline of Litigation
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Sentenced
October 21, 2022 "Four months in jail and a $6,500 fine for defying a subpoena issued by the House Jan. 6 committee" -
Appealed
May 3, 2023 "Steve Bannon appealed his four-month sentence for contempt of Congress by arguing he wasn't allowed to explain his reasons for defying a House subpoena at trial, which his lawyer said violated his 5th and 6th Amendment rights under the Constitution."
Sentencing Details
- Fine/Restitution: $6500
Press Coverage
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Former Trump aide Steve Bannon appeals contempt of Congress conviction in Jan. 6 case
Published on May 4, 2023 Read at USA Today -
Steve Bannon sentenced to 4 months in prison for flouting House Jan. 6 panel
Published on October 21, 2022 Read at NPR -
Thompson & Cheney Statement on Bannon Conviction
Published on July 22, 2022 Read at January 6 Select Committee -
Ginni Thomas Admits She Attended January 6 Stop the Steal Rally
Published on March 14, 2022 Read at Mother Jones -
Statement on Bannon Indictment
Published on November 12, 2021 Read at January 6 Select Committee -
Who’s who in the Jan. 6 committee subpoenas
Published on November 10, 2021 Read at Washington Post -
‘Down the rabbit hole’: Arizona GOP goes full fringe
Published on October 20, 2021 Read at Politico -
Select Committee Subpoenas Individuals Tied to the Former President in the days Surrounding January 6th
Published on September 23, 2021 Read at January 6 Select Committee
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