Former Trump White House Chief Advisor Steve Bannon has made bold accusations against the Biden-Harris administration, claiming they are unlawfully holding him in prison beyond his legal release date. In a recent statement to The National Pulse, Bannon alleged that the administration’s actions violate the First Step Act and are part of a political strategy to silence one of Donald Trump’s most influential allies ahead of the 2024 election.
Bannon, a staunch ally of Trump, has accused Vice President Kamala Harris of leading the charge in this unlawful incarceration. “Kamala Harris is the ‘Queen of Mass Incarcerations,’” Bannon said in his statement. He criticized her for what he described as a troubling history with minority communities, particularly Black and Hispanic men, who, according to Bannon, are disillusioned by her leadership.
“She’s detested by Black and Hispanic men who are refusing to turn out and vote for her. She has done nothing to implement President Trump’s heroic First Step Act, while allowing thousands of illegal migrant criminals to enter the country and leaving U.S. citizens, eligible for early release, to rot in prison,” Bannon charged. His remarks highlight his ongoing battle with the administration, particularly over the First Step Act, a prison reform law signed by President Trump aimed at reducing sentences for low-level, nonviolent offenders.
Bannon, 70, reported to Danbury Federal Prison in Connecticut on July 1 to serve a four-month sentence after being convicted of contempt of Congress. The conviction stemmed from his refusal to comply with a subpoena from the House January 6 Committee investigating the Capitol riots. Bannon has been pushing for his release under the First Step Act, a reform aimed at expanding opportunities for early release for nonviolent offenders.
His legal team filed a motion on August 29, arguing for his immediate release, citing unexplained delays in the government’s response to their petition. “The Court should grant Mr. Bannon’s motion for bail pending completion of Supreme Court review, and order the Bureau of Prisons to release Mr. Bannon immediately,” his lawyers said in their filing. They pointed out that the government has been delaying its response to the motion for over 75 days, leaving Bannon in prison longer than legally allowed.
Bannon’s extended incarceration has sparked outrage among his supporters. His daughter, Maureen Bannon, took to social media to voice her frustrations, posting on X (formerly Twitter), “THE Biden-Harris are ILLEGALLY holding my Dad past his release date!!!”
In his statement, Bannon did not shy away from leveling harsh criticism at Harris, calling her the primary enforcer of what he sees as a broken system of mass incarceration. He also linked her actions to her inability to garner support from key voter demographics.
“Harris will lose this election on her inability to get Black and Hispanic men to vote for her in key cities like Philadelphia, Detroit, and Atlanta,” Bannon said. “For four years, she’s done nothing for family reunification of American citizen prisoners, while allowing illegal aliens to flood the country. Her Indian heritage surely taught her: Karma is a bitch.”
Bannon’s accusations are aimed squarely at the Biden-Harris administration’s handling of prison reform and immigration, two hot-button issues that have been central to political debates leading up to the 2024 election. He claims the administration is more focused on welcoming illegal migrants than addressing the plight of incarcerated U.S. citizens eligible for early release.
Bannon’s claims come amid growing scrutiny of the Biden-Harris administration’s criminal justice policies. While the First Step Act, passed during the Trump administration, was praised for its focus on reducing prison sentences for nonviolent offenders, critics argue that its implementation has slowed under Biden. Bannon’s case has become a focal point for those who believe the Biden administration is selectively enforcing the law for political purposes.
His statement also underscores the deepening divide between the Biden-Harris administration and the Trump-aligned wing of the Republican Party. Bannon, who has been a vocal critic of the current administration, alleges that his extended incarceration is part of a broader effort to stifle dissent ahead of the 2024 presidential race.
Bannon’s legal troubles began after he refused to provide documents and testimony to the January 6 Committee, citing executive privilege—a legal doctrine allowing U.S. presidents to keep certain communications confidential. Bannon argued that as a former advisor to Trump, he was protected by this privilege. However, he was later convicted of contempt of Congress, a charge that some Republicans have criticized as politically motivated.
Bannon’s conviction stands in stark contrast to how other political figures have been treated. For instance, former Attorney General Eric Holder was held in contempt of Congress in 2012 but was never indicted. Similarly, Hunter Biden, the president’s son, was given opportunities to comply with congressional investigations without facing the same legal repercussions as Bannon.
Despite his current legal woes, Bannon remains defiant, vowing to continue supporting Trump’s political movement. As the 2024 election approaches, his case has become a flashpoint in the ongoing debate over the treatment of Trump allies under the Biden administration.
Bannon concluded his statement with a sharp critique: “The Harris Bureau of Prisons is illegally holding me past my legal release date—trying to eliminate one of President Trump’s strongest advocates. These criminals reek of desperation.”