WASHINGTON — Steve Bannon, former adviser to President Trump, is set to report to prison by Monday following the Supreme Court’s rejection of his appeal to delay his four-month sentence for defying subpoenas from the House Jan. 6 committee. Bannon was convicted in Washington two years ago on two counts of contempt of Congress and was sentenced to prison in October 2022. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols had initially postponed his sentence pending an appeal, but after multiple legal challenges were unsuccessful, he ordered Bannon to begin serving his sentence on July 1.

Bannon’s contempt of Congress stemmed from his refusal to comply with the Jan. 6 committee’s request for documents and testimony as part of their investigation into former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Despite his claims of relying on advice from counsel regarding executive privilege issues, federal prosecutors argued that his past involvement in the Trump administration did not justify his actions. The Supreme Court’s decision served as the final legal roadblock for Bannon to avoid incarceration.

In a related case, Peter Navarro, another former Trump adviser, was also sentenced to four months in federal prison on similar charges and has since served his sentence. Bannon, aged 70, has been issued an inmate number by the federal Bureau of Prisons. As the deadline for his prison reporting approaches, the case highlights the ongoing legal battles surrounding the events of January 6 and the consequences faced by individuals who defy congressional subpoenas.

The rulings against Bannon underscore the importance of upholding congressional authority and the legal obligations of individuals to cooperate with investigations. The clash between claims of executive privilege and the duty to provide testimony raises complex legal questions that continue to be scrutinized in high-profile cases. The impending prison term for Bannon reflects a significant moment in the ongoing aftermath of the Capitol attack and the broader political implications for those involved. As Bannon prepares to begin his sentence, the legal proceedings surrounding his case serve as a reminder of the accountability demanded in matters of national importance.