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Steve Bannon has been making headlines again this week following a fiery speech at the Conservative Partnership Institute, which multiple outlets including Fox Illinois and KFOX TV have covered in detail. Just days after Republicans experienced significant losses in New Jersey, Virginia, and particularly New York City—where Zohran Mamdani, a self-described Democratic socialist, won—the former White House strategist warned a room full of conservatives that they themselves could face jail time if Republicans lose control in the 2026 midterms and especially the 2028 presidential election. He declared, If we lose the midterms, if we lose 2028, some in this room are going to prison—myself included. They’re not gonna stop. Bannon argued that Democrats are becoming more radical and stressed urgency, saying, We’re burning daylight.
Bannon’s dire warnings came in the political aftermath of a strong progressive wave in the recent elections, which he believes signals deep trouble for conservatives. He connected Mamdani’s election to a broader trend, telling Politico that Republicans should not underestimate what he calls the encroachment of neo-Marxist and Bolshevik ideologies in major American cities due to demographic shifts and progressive policies. He doubled down by suggesting on his War Room show that authorities should investigate Mamdani’s citizenship status, going so far as to call for deportation if any naturalization improprieties are found—a position widely circulated on social media and sparking debate among both supporters and critics. Politico reports Bannon has been outspoken about this position since July and that donors have sought his strategic advice on the matter.
On the business and legal side, there has been little fresh news about Bannon’s ongoing criminal cases this week, but his recent legal history continues to shadow him. As widely reported, Bannon previously served time for contempt of Congress and narrowly avoided prison in the We Build the Wall fraud by pleading guilty. His New York state fraud case remains a biographical cloud, with the next major court date not set until early 2025.
Social media buzz remains high, especially around his provocative commentary and threats of a sweeping crackdown if Democrats maintain power, with many echoing or decrying his rhetoric. There have been no major new business ventures or policy initiatives revealed, and most mentions circle back to his political statements and predictions about future legal peril for conservatives. Based on the recent high-profile warnings and political theater, these latest developments—especially his threats and targeting of Mamdani—are likely to define this period in his biography and public persona, marking a return to his most combative and polarizing tactics.
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