‘Just admit he’s a criminal’: Steve Bannon ripped as he fumes at MSNBC for labeling him ‘convicted felon’

Steve Bannon reiterated his promise that MAGA would punish its detractors if Trump wins reelection
PUBLISHED JUN 19, 2024
Steve Bannon slammed MSNBC for misrepresenting his conviction as a felony when it is a misdemeanor (Getty Images)
Steve Bannon slammed MSNBC for misrepresenting his conviction as a felony when it is a misdemeanor (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Steve Bannon, a former White House strategist and former manager of Trump's campaign, became enraged with MSNBC on Tuesday, June 18, for misrepresenting his conviction for contempt of Congress as a felony when it was only a misdemeanor, as per Mediaite.

In addition, Bannon attacked the network and made fun of anchor Rachel Maddow for worrying that should he win back office, Donald Trump would pursue her with the help of the state.

Steve Bannon slams MSNBC for misrepresenting his conviction as felony

Bannon said about the MSNBC TikTok, "By the way, MSNBC producers, you got to do better when you put up a TikTok that’s got me in there. I’m not a convicted felon. It’s a misdemeanor. Learn what actually happened. It’s a misdemeanor. It’s a misdemeanor. You guys spent all that money? You ought to get a staff that could do some checking for accuracy."

Notably, Bannon is scheduled to serve his four-month prison term early in July. Additionally, Bannon reiterated his promise on Tuesday's broadcast that MAGA would punish its detractors if Trump wins reelection.



 

He said, "You shredded the Constitution. You went after us, you debanked, you deplatformed. You put people in bankruptcy. You’re trying to take law licenses away. You people are on attack, attack, attack because you control this apparatus and you are destroying the United States of America. How do I know that? Look at the southern border. Oh, by the way, 53% of Hispanics want mass deportations."

He added, "There’s a new day dawning, baby. Sorry. You don’t like it. Did we make you cry? When you saw the speech, did you cry? Did you curl up? Suck on your thumb, get in the fetal position. We’re sad. We’re sad over at MSNBC."

NATIONAL HARBOR, MARYLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Steve Bannon, former advisor to former President Donald Trump, speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort Hotel And Convention Center on February 24, 2024 in National Harbor, Maryland. Attendees descended upon the hotel outside of Washington DC to participate in the four-day annual conference and hear from conservative speakers from around the world who range from journalists, U.S. lawmakers, international leaders and businessmen. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Steve Bannon escalated his threat by claiming that MAGA would be justified in going after their opponents (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

He further said, "Nicolle Wallace got the sad face. Don’t be sad. It’s a new day. Dawn in America. We’re happy. MAGAs ascendant. And don’t lie about it. Everything’s going to be within the restored constitution. The Constitution, United States, and the Rule of law. That’s what you’re worried about."

Moreover, Bannon escalated his threat by claiming that MAGA would be justified and that he would utilize the legal system to pursue opponents since he is aware that they have breached the law in some way.

Internet rips Steve Bannon as he slams MSNBC for misrepresenting his conviction as felony

People on the internet grilled Steve Bannon as he became enraged with MSNBC for misrepresenting his conviction for contempt of Congress as a felony.

A user said, "The crime that Trump pardoned him for was a felony."

Another said, "Just admit he’s a criminal like much of Trump’s orbit and move on. No need to slice and dice the words."

A user wrote, "Dude was not winning that case. If he was not a felon, why did he need a pardon? You folks are so fk'n stupid."

Another added, "Lol getting pardoned for a felony means you accept guilt for said felony."

A person also stated, "Bannon is lashing out like a cornered animal. That animal? An overfed gerbil" whereas one mentioned, "Hey Steve, What kind of bird doesn't fly? A jail bird!"

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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