Trump ally Steve Bannon released after serving 4 months in prison for contempt of Congress

Steve Bannon was released from prison after serving four months for defying a congressional subpoena. He held a press conference claiming to be a political prisoner and discussed his views on race and the working class. Bannon reiterated false claims about the 2020 election and called for the implementation of the First Step Act. He faces upcoming legal challenges in New York for charges including money laundering and conspiracy. These state charges cannot be pardoned by a future President Trump.

What was the reason for Steve Bannon's imprisonment?

• Fraud

• Money laundering

• Tax evasion

• Defying a congressional subpoena

During his press conference, what did Bannon claim about his time in prison?

• He was treated unfairly by the guards

• He was unable to communicate with the outside world

• He learned from working-class minorities

• He was isolated from other inmates

What false claim did Bannon reiterate during his podcast episode?

• The 2020 election was postponed

• The 2020 election had no issues

• The 2020 election was stolen

• The 2020 election was fair

What legal challenges does Bannon face in New York?

• Perjury

• Tax evasion

• Money laundering and conspiracy

• Bribery

Why can't a future President Trump pardon Bannon's state charges?

• Bannon refused the pardon

• State charges are not pardonable by a president

• The charges are too severe

• The charges are federal