'He is a Traitor': Internet slams Steve Bannon as he urges MAGA supporters to be ready for Prison

Bannon mentioned that former President Donald Trump is not flawless and proceeded to describe him as an "instrument of divine providence"
Political strategist Steve Bannon recently stated that MAGA should be "prepared to go to prison" (Getty Images)
Political strategist Steve Bannon recently stated that MAGA should be "prepared to go to prison" (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Political strategist Steve Bannon recently asserted that MAGA supporters should be "prepared to go to prison" during his keynote address at the Patrons for American Statecraft Conference in Washington, DC on March 15th.

In his speech, he further mentioned that former President Donald Trump is not flawless and proceeded to describe him as an "instrument of divine providence."

Currently, Bannon is challenging a felony conviction and a four-month jail sentence for purportedly evading a congressional committee subpoena regarding the attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Steve Bannon states MAGA should be 'prepared to go to prison'

During the speech, Bannon said, "The political class in this city cannot deal with the problems we face. This is why they hate Trump. Trump's not perfect. He's far from perfect. That he's an instrument of divine providence is no doubt in my mind because I was there. I saw it."

He added, "No money, no organization, a plane, a man, a message, and just go around and people listened because he connects to them and he shows you the multi-ethnic, multiracial coalition we can put together, particularly if we focus on the economics of it."



 

He further stated, "You can't just talk about deconstructing the administrative state, you have to do it. You have to take on the deep state. You have to do it. You have to be prepared to go to prison. I've got prison sentences all over."

PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC - MAY 22:  Steve Bannon, former White House Chief Strategist to U.S. Presiden
Bannon was apprehended in 2020 on a Chinese billionaire's yacht and accused of scamming supporters of the 'We Build the Wall' initiative (Getty Images)

Significantly, in 2020, Bannon was arrested aboard a Chinese billionaire's yacht and charged with defrauding supporters of the 'We Build the Wall' initiative.

The initiative had pledged a privately financed border wall, which ultimately turned out to be nonexistent.

After receiving a pardon from President Trump, he evaded federal charges. However, once New York State assumed jurisdiction, he will face trial in May on charges of money laundering, criminal conspiracy, and a "scheme to defraud" related to the alleged scam, as per MSNBC.

Internet slams Steve Bannon for his statement

Several people on the internet trolled Steve Bannon for his statement saying "MAGA should be prepared to go to prison."

A user wrote on X, "That went well for them on J6. Bannon’s judge needs to lock him up!" while one added, "He is a Traitor to this country. SO many traitors walking free."



 



 

A user also posted, "Openly promoting sedition. Perhaps the @FBI

or @DOJCrimDiv or someone in the legal arena should visit Bannon" whereas one mentioned, "Bannon should be prepared to go to prison."



 



 

A user commented, "Encouraging civil engagement is important, but it's essential to uphold the rule of law and democratic principles in pursuing political goals."



 

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.

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