Legal AF by MeidasTouch MTG Gets LAUGHED OUT OF TOWN after PR STUNT
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Jun 29, 2024 Steve Bannon faces imprisonment as the Supreme Court dismisses claims of the January 6 Committee's illegitimacy. The discussion dives into the absurdity of calling himself a political prisoner and the legal validation of the committee's subpoena power. Highlights include Bannon's activities at the Willard Hotel during the insurrection and the bizarre self-recordings of insurrectionists, which backfired as evidence. Even from prison, Bannon is expected to maintain his influence through his podcast and media messaging.
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Court Validates Jan 6 Committee
- The Supreme Court refused to stay Steve Bannon's sentence, effectively rejecting his claim that the Jan 6 committee was illegitimate.
- Michael Popok says that judicial rulings validated the committee's subpoena power and Bannon's conviction rests on that legitimacy.
Refusal Was A Calculated PR Move
- Popok argues Bannon refused subpoenas to craft a martyr narrative for MAGA audiences.
- He says Bannon's refusal was a calculated choice to claim political persecution and gain propaganda value.
'Political Prisoner' Is Misapplied
- Calling prosecuted individuals 'political prisoners' misuses the term and misleads supporters.
- Popok contrasts true political imprisonment with lawful prosecution following investigation, indictment, trial, and conviction.
