Steve Bannon, a key figure in the Trump administration, is facing the possibility of serving a four-month prison sentence for his contempt of Congress conviction. The Justice Department has requested Bannon to report to prison immediately, following an appeals court upholding his conviction for defying a subpoena from the congressional committee investigating the January 6 insurrection.
Bannon's lawyers have filed a response just before the midnight deadline, arguing that he would suffer 'irreparable harm' if he were to go to prison before his appeal is heard. Bannon has been vocal about his defiance, stating that he will not be silenced and that he is prepared to face the consequences of his actions.
