Federal Court Upholds Steve Bannon's Contempt Conviction

The decision reinforces congressional authority to enforce subpoenas, marking a significant setback for Bannon who argued executive privilege.

A three-judge panel rejected Steve Bannon's appeal against his 2022 contempt of Congress conviction, affirming his four-month prison sentence.
Bannon, a former adviser to Donald Trump, was convicted for refusing to testify and provide documents to the January 6 committee.
Social media reactions ranged from mockery to approval, reflecting public sentiment on the upheld conviction.
Despite Bannon's plans to appeal to the Supreme Court, similar cases suggest this route may be unlikely to succeed.
The ruling underscores the judiciary's support for congressional investigatory power, setting a precedent for future cases.