Peter Navarro has fiercely argued that Steve Bannon should be released from prison immediately, emphasizing that keeping Bannon behind bars would be a direct violation of federal laws designed to ensure fair treatment of prisoners. Navarro’s arguments are rooted in both legal precedent and statutory provisions that he believes have been ignored or misapplied in Bannon’s case.
Navarro stated, "Judge Walker’s dissent shows there were significant legal issues with sending Bannon to prison immediately. It’s not just a technicality; it’s a matter of substantial legal importance.”
In Friday’s WarRoom program, Navarro detailed the disparity in judicial treatment between Bannon and himself. He highlighted that when both were sentenced, Bannon’s judge, Nichols, initially allowed him to remain free pending appeal, a standard practice in many cases.
However, following Bannon’s appeal denial, Judge Nichols reversed his decision, sending Bannon to Danbury prison at the government’s behest despite ongoing appeals.
Navarro argues that this decision ignored Judge Walker’s dissenting opinion, which indicated substantial legal issues in the case.
Navarro also criticized the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) for not adhering to the First Step and Second Chance Act, which he argues entitles Bannon to an earlier release or home confinement.
"Under the First Step Act and the Second Chance Act, Bannon should have been released to home confinement 42 days before his scheduled release,” Navarro asserted, adding:
"The BOP’s failure to comply with these statutes amounts to a clear violation of congressional law.”
The First Step Act and the Second Chance Act provide reductions in sentences for good behavior and rehabilitation, designed to ease inmates’ transition back into society. Navarro believes that Bannon’s continued imprisonment, despite these legal provisions, is unjust and illegal.
He stated, "I served my full term despite being eligible for early release under these laws. Bannon should not face the same fate, especially given his critical role in the 2024 election.”
Furthermore, Navarro criticized the media for its lack of coverage on this crucial issue, accusing reporters of being "lazy and stupid” in their legal reporting. He argued that they failed to recognize the significance of Judge Walker’s dissent and the implications for Bannon’s case.
"The media’s failure to adequately cover this story is a disservice to the public,” Navarro said. "They’re missing the bigger picture of how Bannon’s continued imprisonment represents a breakdown in the application of important laws.”
Navarro’s call for Bannon’s release is based on the belief that the BOP’s actions not only breach statutory requirements but also undermine the fairness of the legal process.
He concluded, "If the BOP does not correct this injustice, it will be breaking the law for the second time, just as it did in my case. Bannon deserves to be free to contribute to the 2024 election, and it’s time for the legal system to uphold its own rules and principles.”
Navarro shows that the media is ignoring a critical legal and ethical debate about Bannon’s imprisonment that deals with both the legal avenues for his release and the broader implications of ignoring statutory protections for inmates.
Jeff Clark posted the legal filings from Bannon’s team to move for his release:
Steve Bannon's lawyers have filed a request for Steve to be released on bond pending resolution of his D.C. Circuit en banc petition and eventual Supreme Court cert. petition, if needed.
The D.C. Circuit should grant this relief and not effectively require Steve to serve out the… pic.twitter.com/O0IfCpDTE8
— Jeff Clark (@JeffClarkUS) August 29, 2024
If you want to make a difference call Congress and remind them of their own law:
🚨🚨🚨 No visitors, no family, no friends—including congressmen and media. If you’re a congressman, the best way you can help Steve is by putting pressure on the BOP. Photo ops aren’t what's needed right now; real action is. Posse, call your reps Mon to help get Steve out early.… https://t.co/MUgcWFoYnV
— Grace Chong 🇺🇸 (@gc22gc) August 25, 2024
For more context, watch this entire segment:
Dr. Navarro: “Bureau of Prisons Will Break The Law If They Do Not Allow Steve To Go To Home Confinement 42 Days Earlier Than His Release Date”
Navarro is smart…no doubt. He makes a lot of sense. But.., he has this slow…trudging speech delivery that is just hard to “Wait For”.
Hey Mark- Thanks for reading and for the comments. Everyone has a different style- right? We know pundits on corporate media have a very similar leanered style that independent media doesn’t have. That costs a lot of money- and WarRoom is grassroots, dude. Right? It is hard sometimes to go with the flow with all of the different hosts- esp while we miss Steve so much– but lets call it “Dynamic”. We are dynamic. 🙂 Thanks for hanging in there and watching.