Bill Barr triggers debate as he burst out in laughter on hearing of Steve Bannon's imprisonment
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Former Attorney General Bill Barr burst out in laughter upon hearing that Steve Bannon had started his prison term.
Bannon, a former adviser to President Donald Trump, reported to a Connecticut penitentiary on Monday, July 1, to serve a four-month sentence for contempt of Congress.
This followed his refusal to comply with a subpoena from the House committee investigating Trump’s actions surrounding the 2020 election.
Legal immunity and potential consequences in a second Trump term
Barr, who served as attorney general under Trump and appeared on Fox News' 'Your World with Neil Cavuto', had a mocking response on hering about Bannon's prison stint.
During the interview, Cavuto asked Barr about a Supreme Court ruling granting presidents immunity from prosecution for official acts while in office - a ruling seen as beneficial to Trump, who is facing numerous legal challenges.
Discussing a potential second Trump term, Cavuto suggested Trump might feel less restrained by the law. Barr responded by emphasizing that people around the president would ensure legal compliance.
"There are others who look at his age when he’s leaving office and he wouldn’t have to worry about punishment," Cavuto said. "It would be an afterthought to him, so he might be emboldened to do that."
Barr's mocking response to Bannon's prison sentence
“I would say the president acts through people,” Barr answered. “And maybe he wouldn’t worry about it, although I think he would, but the people that are around him and are being asked to do things, certainly I think they’re going to make sure that they’re behaving within the law… I understand people’s concern, especially given his frequently incendiary rhetoric. I’m just saying, having experienced working with the person and being a subordinate of his – you know, Bannon says I’m the first to go to prison under President Trump. I don’t lose any sleep over it.”
"I think he’s in prison right now himself," Cavuto replied.
Barr cackled loudly in response.“I don’t mean to make light of that,” Cavuto responded.
Diverse opinions on Bannon's incarceration and political ramifications
In response to Steve Bannon beginning his prison sentence for contempt of Congress, diverse opinions have flooded social media, reflecting a spectrum of views on his incarceration and its broader implications.
One user wrote, "Bannon will still be in prison when his next case starts in NY. He will probably never get out."
Another user said, "In a just world, Barr the Blob would be sharing a cell with Scabies Steve.#AllTheWorstPeople."
One user added, "No, Barr, Trump is wholly unfit to be president & there will be nothing to stop him from realizing his dream of being America's bloody and brutal lunatic dictator."
Another user commented, "Trump is just waiting for his $2 million gratuity from Bannon and he will then pardon him with his mind."
One user replied, "Poor Bannon.He wanted to be a lawyer, but he could never pass a bar. - - - - -They should send him to Rykers,-- and rename it Reichers.;>)"
One stated, "I suspect few people feel sorry for Bannon."
Another wrote, "Steve Bannon is an American Patriot. Thousands of Democrats will be going to prison in 2025 when Trump retakes the White House."
This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online
