History of Steve Bannon in Timeline
Stephen Kevin Bannon is an American media executive, political strategist, and former investment banker. He gained prominence as the executive chairman of Breitbart News, a far-right news and opinion website. Bannon served as the White House's chief strategist for the first seven months of Donald Trump's presidency, playing a key role in shaping Trump's nationalist and populist agenda. After leaving the White House, he continued to promote right-wing political movements both in the United States and internationally. Bannon's career has been marked by controversy, due to his association with alt-right ideologies and his promotion of nationalist policies.
1934: Nuremberg Rally
In 1934, the Nuremberg Rally was held, which was depicted in Leni Riefenstahl's film The Triumph of the Will.
1935: Release of The Triumph of the Will
In 1935, Leni Riefenstahl released the film The Triumph of the Will.
November 27, 1953: Stephen Kevin Bannon Born
On November 27, 1953, Stephen Kevin Bannon was born. He would later become a media executive, political strategist, and former investment banker.
1971: Graduated from Benedictine College Preparatory
In 1971, Bannon graduated from Benedictine College Preparatory, a private, Catholic, military high school in Richmond, Virginia.
1973: Reference to The Camp of the Saints
In 1973, Bannon has also repeatedly referenced the controversial French novel The Camp of the Saints by Jean Raspail, which depicts Third World immigration destroying Western civilization.
1976: Graduated from Virginia Tech
In 1976, Bannon graduated from Virginia Tech College of Architecture and Urban Studies with a bachelor's degree in urban planning.
1977: Joined United States Navy
In 1977, Bannon became an officer in the United States Navy.
1980: Deployed to Persian Gulf
In 1980, Bannon was deployed to the Persian Gulf to assist with Operation Eagle Claw during the Iran hostage crisis.
1983: End of Military Service
In 1983, Bannon completed his service in the United States Navy.
1983: Left United States Navy
In 1983, Bannon left the United States Navy after serving as an officer. He then worked for two years at Goldman Sachs as an investment banker.
1983: Earned Master's Degree from Georgetown University
In 1983, while serving in the Navy, Bannon earned a master's degree in national security studies from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service.
1985: Earned MBA from Harvard Business School
In 1985, Bannon earned a Master of Business Administration degree with honors from Harvard Business School.
1987: Relocated to Los Angeles
In 1987, Bannon relocated from New York to Los Angeles to assist Goldman Sachs in expanding their presence in the entertainment industry.
1988: Birth of Daughter Maureen
In 1988, Bannon and his first wife, Cathleen Suzanne Houff, had a daughter named Maureen.
1990: Launched Bannon & Co.
In 1990, Bannon and several colleagues from Goldman Sachs launched their own company Bannon & Co., a boutique investment bank specializing in media.
1991: Executive Producer of Hollywood Films
From 1991, Bannon was an executive producer on 18 Hollywood films.
1991: Produced The Indian Runner
In 1991, Bannon produced Sean Penn's drama The Indian Runner.
1993: Acting Director of Biosphere 2
In 1993, Bannon became the acting director of the research project Biosphere 2.
April 1995: Second Marriage to Mary Louise Piccard
In April 1995, Bannon married Mary Louise Piccard, a former investment banker. Their twin daughters were born three days after the wedding.
1995: Left Biosphere 2 Project
In 1995, Bannon left the Biosphere 2 project.
January 1996: Domestic Abuse Allegations
In early January 1996, Steve Bannon was charged with misdemeanor domestic violence, battery, and dissuading a witness after his then-wife, Mary Piccard, accused him of domestic abuse.
1997: Dissolution of Second Marriage
In 1997, Mary Louise Piccard filed for dissolution of her marriage to Bannon.
1998: Société Générale Purchased Bannon & Co.
In 1998, Société Générale purchased Bannon & Co.
2002: Partner at The Firm, Inc.
In 2002, Bannon became a partner with entertainment industry executive Jeff Kwatinetz at film and television management company The Firm, Inc.
2004: Made Documentary About Ronald Reagan
In 2004, Bannon made a documentary about Ronald Reagan, In the Face of Evil.
2005: Secured Funding for Internet Gaming Entertainment
In 2005, Bannon secured $60 million in funding from Goldman Sachs and other investors for Internet Gaming Entertainment (IGE).
2006: Third Marriage to Diane Clohesy
In 2006, Bannon married model Diane Clohesy.
2006: Persuaded Goldman Sachs to Invest in IGE
In 2006, Bannon persuaded Goldman Sachs to invest in Internet Gaming Entertainment.
2007: CEO of Affinity Media
From 2007, Bannon took over as CEO of Affinity Media.
2007: Co-Founded Breitbart News
In 2007, Bannon co-founded Breitbart News, a website.
2007: Development of 'Destroying the Great Satan'
In 2007, Bannon proposed and developed a script for a documentary titled "Destroying the Great Satan: The Rise of Islamic Fascism in America," which centered on the idea of Muslims attempting to take over America.
2007: Founding Board Member of Breitbart News
In 2007, Bannon was a founding board member of Breitbart News, a far-right news, opinion and commentary website.
2007: Wrote Treatment for Documentary
In 2007, Bannon wrote an eight-page treatment for another documentary, Destroying the Great Satan: The Rise of Islamic Facism in America.
2008: Spoke at Liberty Restoration Foundation
In 2008, Bannon spoke about economic crisis.
2008: Turning Against the Establishment
In 2008, Bannon stated that he turned against the establishment after seeing how George W. Bush had allegedly made as many mistakes as Jimmy Carter.
2008: Wall Street's Role in the 2008 Financial Crisis
In 2008, Wall Street played a significant role in the financial crisis, which Steve Bannon later criticized for fueling populist fury.
2010: Financed and Produced Fire from the Heartland
In 2010, Bannon financed and produced the film Fire from the Heartland: The Awakening of the Conservative Woman.
2010: Controversial Statements on Islam
In 2010, Bannon made several controversial statements about Islam, including declaring that "Islam is not a religion of peace" and criticizing George W. Bush for describing it as such. He also asserted that Islam is "something much darker" than Adolf Hitler and the Nazis.
2010: Generation Zero Film
In 2010, Bannon spoke about his films Generation Zero.
2011: Financed and Produced The Undefeated
In 2011, Bannon financed and produced the film The Undefeated.
2011: Spoke at Liberty Restoration Foundation
In 2011, Bannon spoke at the Liberty Restoration Foundation in Orlando, Florida, about the economic crisis of 2008.
2011: Chair and CEO of Affinity Media
Through 2011, Bannon was the chair and CEO of Affinity Media.
March 2012: Executive Chairman of Breitbart News
In March 2012, following the death of Breitbart News founder Andrew Breitbart, Bannon became executive chairman of Breitbart News LLC.
2012: Financed and Produced Occupy Unmasked
In 2012, Bannon financed and produced the film Occupy Unmasked.
2012: Release of The Hope & The Change
In 2012, Bannon's documentary film The Hope & The Change was released, consciously imitating Riefenstahl's film The Triumph of the Will (1935), which depicted the Nuremberg Rally held in 1934.
2012: Co-founded Government Accountability Institute
In 2012, Steve Bannon co-founded the Government Accountability Institute, a tax-exempt organization. He served as executive chair and helped orchestrate the publication of Peter Schweizer's book, Clinton Cash. He remained with the organization until August 2016.
2014: Remarks at Vatican Conference
During a 2014 conference at the Vatican, Bannon spoke about the Judeo-Christian West's historical struggle against Islam and stated his belief that our forefathers did the right thing in keeping it out of the world.
2014: Bannon Criticizes Wall Street at Vatican Conference
In 2014, Steve Bannon criticized Wall Street for its role in the 2008 financial crisis during a conference at the Vatican.
2014: Reference to Julius Evola in Vatican Speech
In a 2014 speech to a Vatican conference, Bannon made a reference to Julius Evola, a Nazi-linked Italian writer who influenced Benito Mussolini.
2015: Received between $81,000 and $100,000 from the Government Accountability Institute
In 2015, Bannon received between $81,000 and $100,000 from the Government Accountability Institute for his work with the organization.
2015: Bannon Opposes Resettling Syrian Refugees
In 2015, Steve Bannon expressed opposition to resettling any refugees of the Syrian Civil War in the U.S.
2015: Agreement with American Renaissance
In 2015, a former Breitbart writer wrote that Bannon said that alt-right publication American Renaissance was "fighting the same fight" as him.
2015: Interview on Political View
In a 2015 interview, Bannon said that the failure of Operation Eagle Claw marked a turning point in his political worldview.
March 2016: Appreciation for Julius Evola
In March 2016, Bannon stated he appreciates "any piece that mentions Evola".
August 14, 2016: Joined Trump Campaign
On August 14, 2016, Steve Bannon joined then-presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign, a move he later stated he'd "always planned on spending one year" doing.
August 2016: Departure from Government Accountability Institute
In August 2016, Steve Bannon departed from the Government Accountability Institute after serving as executive chair and co-founder since 2012.
August 17, 2016: Appointed Chief Executive of Trump Campaign
On August 17, 2016, Bannon was appointed chief executive of Donald Trump's presidential campaign, leaving Breitbart, the Government Accountability Institute, and Cambridge Analytica.
November 15, 2016: House Representatives Urge Rescinding Bannon's Appointment
On November 15, 2016, 169 Democratic House representatives urged then president-elect Trump to rescind his appointment of Bannon, citing Bannon's ties to the White Nationalist movement. Bannon denied being a white nationalist, identifying as an "economic nationalist."
2016: Analogized Influence to Thomas Cromwell
After the 2016 election, Bannon analogized his influence with Trump to that of "Thomas Cromwell in the court of the Tudors" during an interview.
2016: CEO of Trump's Presidential Campaign
In 2016, Bannon became the chief executive officer of Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and was appointed chief strategist and senior counselor to the president following Trump's election.
2016: Declared Website as Platform for the Alt-Right
In 2016, Bannon declared the website "the platform for the alt-right".
2016: Bannon Describes Breitbart News as Platform for Alt-Right
In 2016, Bannon described Breitbart News as "the platform for the alt-right". In the mid-2010s, Bannon was a vice president of Cambridge Analytica.
2016: Involvement with Cambridge Analytica
In 2016, Bannon served as vice president of the board of Cambridge Analytica, a data-analytics firm. He oversaw the collection of Facebook data allegedly used to target American voters. Bannon's stake in the company was estimated at $1–5 million.
2016: Bannon Criticizes Legal Immigration Levels
In 2016, Steve Bannon asserted that legal immigration to the U.S. was "scary" and had "kinda overwhelmed the country".
2016: "Darkness is good" remark
In November 2016, Bannon remarked during an interview that "Darkness is good: Dick Cheney. Darth Vader. Satan. That's power. It only helps us when they get it wrong. When they're blind to who we are and what we're doing."
2016: Russian interference in the 2016 United States presidential election
Robert Mueller conducted the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 United States presidential election.
January 2017: Designated as Regular Attendee to NSC Principals Committee
In January 2017, Bannon's position was designated as a regular attendee to the National Security Council's (NSC) Principals Committee, a move that was criticized by members of previous administrations.
February 2017: Appearance on Time Cover
In February 2017, Bannon appeared on the cover of Time, labeled "the Great Manipulator," alluding to his perceived influence in the White House.
February 2017: Michael T. Flynn Resigned
In February 2017, former national security advisor Michael T. Flynn resigned after misleading the vice president about a conversation with the Russian ambassador to the United States.
April 2017: Sold stake in Cambridge Analytica
In April 2017, Bannon sold his stake in Cambridge Analytica, estimated at $1–5 million, upon joining the Trump administration.
April 2017: Removed from NSC Role
In early April 2017, Bannon was removed from his role in the NSC during a reorganization by H. R. McMaster.
August 4, 2017: Resignation Notice
On August 4, 2017, Steve Bannon stated that he submitted his two-week resignation notice from his position, though some sources indicated he was asked to resign.
August 2017: Declared global populist movement
In August 2017, after leaving the White House, Steve Bannon declared his intention to become "the infrastructure, globally, for the global populist movement".
August 18, 2017: Returned as Executive Chairman
On August 18, 2017, Breitbart announced that Bannon would return as executive chairman following his period of employment at the White House.
October 2017: Plans to sponsor primary challenges
In October 2017, Steve Bannon announced plans to sponsor primary challenges against six of the seven incumbent Republican senators in the 2018 elections who he deemed insufficiently supportive of Trump's agenda.
October 2017: Met Guo Wengui
In October 2017, Steve Bannon met exiled Chinese billionaire businessman Guo Wengui, and the pair cultivated a friendship.
October 2017: Visited Freedom Party of Austria
In October 2017, Steve Bannon visited the Freedom Party of Austria as part of his tour of Europe to speak at events with various far-right political parties.
October 2017: Trump's Contact with Bannon
In October 2017, The Washington Post reported that Donald Trump and Steve Bannon remained in regular contact even after Bannon's departure from the White House.
December 2017: Visited UK Conservative Party
In December 2017, Steve Bannon visited the UK Conservative Party as part of his tour of Europe to speak at events with various far-right political parties.
2017: Founded The Movement
In 2017, Steve Bannon founded The Movement, a populist organization that promotes right-wing populist groups in Europe and opposes the EU government and George Soros's Open Society Foundations.
2017: Bannon Opposed Shayrat Missile Strike
In 2017, Steve Bannon opposed the Shayrat missile strike while serving as White House chief strategist.
2017: Bannon Supports Private Military in Afghanistan
In 2017, Steve Bannon supported Erik Prince's proposal for the deployment of private military contractors in Afghanistan instead of the U.S. military. He also believed "there is no military solution" to the 2017 North Korea crisis.
2017: Introduced to Jeffrey Epstein
In 2017, Steve Bannon was introduced to Jeffrey Epstein and worked with Ehud Barak and attorney Reid Weingarten to attempt to reform Epstein's public image.
2017: Bannon Warns Against Gun Control After Las Vegas Shooting
In 2017, following the Las Vegas shooting, Steve Bannon warned Donald Trump against any move towards gun control, predicting a negative reaction from Trump's base.
2017: Roy Moore Lost Senate Election
In 2017, former Alabama Supreme Court chief justice Roy Moore, despite Bannon's support, lost the United States Senate election in Alabama to Democrat Doug Jones, questioning Bannon's reputation as a political strategist.
January 7, 2018: Bannon Expressed Regret
On January 7, 2018, Bannon expressed regret over his delayed response to the Fire and Fury controversy, declaring his "unwavering" support for Trump and his agenda.
January 9, 2018: Stepped Down as Executive Chairman
On January 9, 2018, five months after his appointment, Bannon stepped down as executive chairman of Breitbart. The billionaire funders of Breitbart, Robert and Rebekah Mercer, reportedly decided to push Bannon out from Breitbart.
January 2018: Influences on Bannon's Political Thinking
In January 2018, The Guardian reported that Steve Bannon's ideology is similar to that of Stephen Miller, Tucker Carlson, Benny Johnson, Raheem Kassam and Matthew Boyle, the latter two having been protégés of Bannon at Breitbart.
January 2018: Trump Disavowed Bannon
In January 2018, after excerpts from Fire and Fury were published, Trump disavowed Bannon, stating he had "lost his mind" and attacking him in angry statements.
January 2018: Disavowed by Trump and Left Breitbart
In January 2018, after his criticism of Trump's children was reported in Michael Wolff's book Fire and Fury, Bannon was disavowed by Trump and subsequently left Breitbart.
January 2018: Estrangement From Trump After "Fire and Fury" Publication
In January 2018, after the publication of Michael Wolff's book Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House, Bannon and Trump became estranged. The book attributed controversial statements to Bannon, including claims regarding Ivanka Trump and a meeting with Russian agents.
February 2018: Bannon Comments on Election Strategy
In February 2018, Steve Bannon told journalist Michael Lewis that the 2016 election was won on "Drain the Swamp, Lock Her Up, Build a Wall" and that anger and fear get people to the polls. He also stated the media is the real opposition.
March 2018: Populist Pep Talk to National Front
In March 2018, Bannon gave a "populist pep talk" to members of the French right-wing populist National Front (NF), encouraging them to embrace labels like "racist" and "xenophobe" as badges of honor.
July 2018: Bannon Urged Johnson to Challenge May
In July 2018, Steve Bannon urged Boris Johnson to challenge Prime Minister Theresa May. He was in contact with Johnson during his visit to Britain that month.
July 2018: Visited Spain's Vox and the Finns Party
In July 2018, Steve Bannon visited Spain's Vox and the Finns Party as part of his effort to build a network of right-wing populist-nationalist parties.
August 2018: Met Eduardo Bolsonaro
In August 2018, Steve Bannon met with Eduardo Bolsonaro, the son of Jair Bolsonaro, and served as informal advisor to the Bolsonaro campaign in the Brazilian presidential elections.
August 2018: Visited Alliance of Independent Social Democrats
In August 2018, Steve Bannon visited Republika Srpska's Alliance of Independent Social Democrats as part of his effort to build a network of right-wing populist-nationalist parties.
August 2018: Consulting Contract with Guo-linked company
In August 2018, a Guo-linked company entered into a $1 million consulting contract with Steve Bannon.
September 2018: Visited Italian League and Polish Law and Justice
In September 2018, Steve Bannon visited the Italian League and the Polish Law and Justice party as part of his effort to build a network of right-wing populist-nationalist parties.
October 31, 2018: Senate Committee Investigation
On October 31, 2018, Reuters reported that the Senate Intelligence Committee was conducting an investigation into Bannon's activities during the 2016 campaign, including his knowledge of contacts between Russia and campaign advisors.
December 2018: We Build the Wall GoFundMe Campaign
In December 2018, donations were collected through a GoFundMe campaign that was launched for the "We Build the Wall" fundraising campaign, marketed to support the building of a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico.
2018: Flew on Guo's private jet
During the 2018 election campaign, Steve Bannon flew on Guo Wengui's Bombardier Global Express to events in support of Republican congressional candidates in New Mexico and Arizona.
2018: Plans to Unite Populist Parties Across Europe
In 2018, Bannon announced plans to launch a new political operation to unite populist parties across Europe before the 2019 European Parliament election.
2018: Released Pro-Trump Documentary
In 2018, Bannon released a pro-Trump documentary, Trump @War, through his production company, Victory Films, to galvanize Trump supporters ahead of the 2018 elections.
2018: Fascination with Mussolini
In 2018, Bannon told an interviewer that he is "fascinated by Mussolini".
2018: Michael Lewis Published a Quote Ascribed to Bannon
In 2018, Michael Lewis published a quote ascribed to Bannon in his book The Fifth Risk, examining the lack of preparedness of the Trump administration's transition team.
2018: Planned right-wing academy
In 2018, Steve Bannon announced that he planned to establish a right-wing academy at Trisulti Charterhouse in Italy, with the support of Benjamin Harnwell.
2018: Bannon Defends Trump's Ties to Putin
In 2018, Steve Bannon defended Donald Trump's ties to Vladimir Putin, expressing a belief that traditionalists see Russia as an ally. He also reportedly met with Aleksandr Dugin in Rome to advocate closer relations between the U.S. and Russia.
February 2019: Bolsonaro joined Bannon's organization
In February 2019, Eduardo Bolsonaro joined Steve Bannon's organization the Movement as its representative in South America.
March 14, 2019: Wilbur Ross Questioned About Conversations Regarding Citizenship Question
On March 14, 2019, Commerce Department secretary Wilbur Ross was questioned about his conversations with Bannon regarding the addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 census. Bannon had referred him to immigration hardliners Kris Kobach and Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
March 2019: Met with Bolsonaros in Washington, D.C.
In March 2019, Steve Bannon met with Jair and Eduardo Bolsonaro in Washington, D.C.
April 23, 2019: Supreme Court Heard Arguments Regarding Census Question
On April 23, 2019, the United States Supreme Court heard arguments regarding appeals of rejections by three circuit courts of the proposed inclusion of the citizenship question on the 2020 census survey.
May 2019: Visited Five Star Movement
In May 2019, Steve Bannon visited the Five Star Movement as part of his effort to build a network of right-wing populist-nationalist parties.
August 2019: Bannon Praised Trump
In August 2019, Bannon praised Trump on CNBC, leading Trump to call Bannon "one of my best pupils" and "still a giant Trump fan."
October 2019: Bannon Co-hosted War Room: Impeachment
In October 2019, Bannon began co-hosting War Room: Impeachment, a daily radio show and podcast, offering advice to the Trump administration on countering the impeachment inquiry.
November 2019: Testified in Roger Stone's Trial
In November 2019, Bannon testified in the federal criminal trial of Roger Stone, under subpoena. He testified that Stone was WikiLeaks' access point for the Trump campaign.
2019: European Parliament Election
In 2019, Bannon had plans to unite populist parties across Europe before the European Parliament election.
2019: Bannon's Quote in Wolff's "Siege"
In 2019, Michael Wolff quoted Bannon in his book Siege, with Bannon stating that Trump had run "what increasingly seemed to resemble a semi-criminal enterprise," adding, "I think we can drop the 'semi' part."
2019: Rights to monastery revoked
In 2019, the Italian government revoked the Dignitatis Humanae Institute's rights to use the former Trisulti Charterhouse monastery.
2019: Hosted Bannon's War Room
Since 2019, Bannon has hosted Bannon's War Room on Robert J. Sigg's Real America's Voice television network, podcast platforms, and radio.
February 2020: Flights Revealed
In February 2020, ProPublica revealed that Steve Bannon had flown on Guo Wengui's private jet to events in support of Republican congressional candidates during the 2018 election campaign.
June 3, 2020: New Federal State of China Declaration
On June 3, 2020, Steve Bannon and Guo Wengui participated in declaring a "New Federal State of China", with the stated aim of overthrowing the Chinese government.
July 10, 2020: Stone's Sentence Commuted
On July 10, 2020, President Trump commuted Roger Stone's federal prison sentence after Stone was convicted on charges stemming from his testimony to Congress.
August 2020: Arrested on Federal Fraud Charges
In August 2020, Bannon and three others were arrested on federal charges of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and money laundering in connection with the We Build the Wall fundraising campaign.
August 2020: Senate Intelligence Committee Concerns
In August 2020, members of the Senate Intelligence Committee informed the DOJ that they believed Bannon, Jared Kushner, and Donald Trump Jr. may have misled them with their testimony about the Russia investigation.
August 2020: Fundraising Under Investigation
In August 2020, the Wall Street Journal reported that the fundraising for GTV Media Group, a company co-founded by Steve Bannon and Guo Wengui, was under investigation by federal and state authorities.
August 20, 2020: Stone's Comment After Bannon's Arrest
After Bannon was arrested on August 20, 2020, Roger Stone commented, "Karma is a bitch. But I am praying for him."
August 20, 2020: Indicted on fraud and money laundering
On August 20, 2020, Steve Bannon was indicted along with three others on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering related to the "We Build the Wall" fundraising campaign.
November 5, 2020: Bannon Calls for Beheadings on Webcast
On November 5, 2020, Steve Bannon called for the beheadings of Anthony Fauci and Christopher Wray on his webcast, leading to his ban from various social media platforms. Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter removed his content, and Mailchimp disabled his newsletter.
November 2020: Promoting COVID-19 misinformation
In November 2020, The New York Times reported that Steve Bannon, along with Guo Wengui, had been promoting Li-Meng Yan's account of COVID-19, which was later rejected by scientists.
2020: Started podcast War Room: Pandemic
In 2020, Bannon began a podcast called War Room: Pandemic, broadcast from his Capitol Hill townhouse. Trump reportedly watched the program and cited specific interviews he had seen when speaking to Bannon.
2020: Bannon Expressed Skepticism About Soleimani Assassination
In 2020, Steve Bannon questioned whether the assassination of Qasem Soleimani was necessary, and warned that escalation with Iran could undermine Trump's support.
2020: Citizenship question on the 2020 census surveys
In 2020, Wilbur Ross was questioned about his conversations with Bannon regarding the adding of a citizenship question to the 2020 census surveys.
January 9, 2021: YouTube Removes Bannon's Podcast Channel
On January 9, 2021, YouTube removed Steve Bannon's War Room podcast channel, and another one called "Trump at War – A Film by Stephen K. Bannon", citing a violation of their Terms of Service.
January 20, 2021: Trump Pardoned Bannon
On January 20, 2021, his last day in office, Trump pardoned Bannon, sparing him from a federal trial, but did not pardon his codefendants.
February 2021: Manhattan DA Subpoenas Banks in "We Build the Wall" Probe
In February 2021, the Manhattan District Attorney issued subpoenas to Wells Fargo Bank and GoFundMe, seeking information related to accounts used for the "We Build the Wall" venture.
May 2021: Fraud Case Dismissed
In May 2021, Judge Torres dismissed the fraud case against Steve Bannon following a presidential pardon.
May 24, 2021: Trial Date Set
On May 24, 2021, the trial date was set for the fraud case against Steve Bannon.
September 23, 2021: House Committee Subpoenas Bannon
On September 23, 2021, the U.S. House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack subpoenaed Steve Bannon, ordering him to appear on October 14.
November 12, 2021: Bannon Indicted on Contempt Charges
On November 12, 2021, Steve Bannon was indicted by a federal grand jury on two criminal contempt charges for failing to provide documents and testify before Congress.
2021: Refusal to Comply with Subpoena
In 2021, Bannon refused to comply with a subpoena issued by the Select Committee on the January 6 Attack.
April 2022: Appeal Rejected
In April 2022, an appeals court rejected Steve Bannon's appeal regarding his failure to testify before the January 6 Committee.
July 2022: Convicted on Contempt of Congress Charges
In July 2022, Bannon was convicted on both counts of contempt of Congress in a jury trial.
July 18, 2022: Bannon's Trial Begins
On July 18, 2022, the trial of Steve Bannon began.
July 22, 2022: Bannon Found Guilty on Both Charges
On July 22, 2022, the jury found Steve Bannon guilty on both charges of contempt of Congress. Officials stated he chose allegiance to Donald Trump over compliance with the law.
August 2022: Bannon Indicted on New York State Charges
In August 2022, Steve Bannon was indicted on New York state charges including money laundering, conspiracy, and fraud related to the $25 million "We Build the Wall" scheme. Bannon claimed the charges were politically motivated and linked them to George Soros.
September 8, 2022: Bannon Surrenders to Authorities
On September 8, 2022, Steve Bannon surrendered to authorities.
September 2022: Charged in New York State Court
In September 2022, Bannon was charged in New York state court on counts of fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy in connection with the We Build the Wall campaign.
October 2022: Sentenced to Prison and Fine
In October 2022, Bannon was sentenced to four months in prison and a $6,500 fine.
October 21, 2022: Bannon Sentenced to Prison
On October 21, 2022, Judge Nichols sentenced Steve Bannon to four months in prison and a $6,500 fine for contempt of Congress.
November 4, 2022: Bannon Appeals Conviction and Sentence
On November 4, 2022, Steve Bannon appealed his conviction and sentence, remaining free pending the appeal.
January 2023: Lawyers Argue DOJ Improperly Searched Communications
In January 2023, Steve Bannon's lawyers argued that the Department of Justice had improperly searched his private communications.
February 2023: Brookings Institution Study on Bannon's Podcast
In February 2023, a Brookings Institution study found that Bannon's podcast contained the highest proportion of false, misleading, and unsubstantiated statements among a large sample of political podcasters.
December 2023: Bannon Advocates for Arming Children
In December 2023, Steve Bannon advocated for the arming and training of children in the use of firearms, proposing gun classes in school curriculums at Turning Point USA's America Fest.
May 10, 2024: Appellate Court Upholds Conviction
On May 10, 2024, the appellate court unanimously upheld Steve Bannon's conviction.
May 27, 2024: Trial Postponed
On May 27, 2024, Steve Bannon's trial was originally expected to start, but it was postponed because the judge in the case was also overseeing the Trump "hush-money" case and was unavailable.
June 6, 2024: Judge Orders Bannon to Report to Prison
On June 6, 2024, Judge Carl Nichols granted the motion to lift Steve Bannon's stay of sentence and ordered him to report to prison by July 1.
July 1, 2024: Bannon Reports to Prison
On July 1, 2024, Steve Bannon reported to the Federal Correctional Institution, Danbury in Connecticut, to begin his sentence.
September 23, 2024: Case Reassigned
On September 23, 2024, Steve Bannon's case was reassigned to Judge April Newbauer due to an ongoing conflict.
October 29, 2024: Released from Federal Prison
On October 29, 2024, Bannon was released from a federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut, where he had been imprisoned since July 1, 2024.
December 9, 2024: Trial Rescheduled
On December 9, 2024, Judge April Newbauer rescheduled Steve Bannon's trial.
February 11, 2025: Bannon Pleads Guilty
On February 11, 2025, Steve Bannon pleaded guilty to one state felony count of a scheme to defraud in the first degree and was sentenced to a three-year conditional discharge.
February 2025: Nazi Salute at CPAC
In February 2025, at a Conservative Political Action Conference meeting, Bannon closed his pro-Trump remarks with what appeared to some as a Nazi salute. The incident led to National Rally president Jordan Bardella canceling his scheduled speech to CPAC.
February 2025: Bannon Pleaded Guilty to Fraud
In February 2025, pursuant to an agreement with prosecutors, Bannon pleaded guilty to one count of fraud and was sentenced to three years of conditional discharge.
February 25, 2025: Trial Rescheduled Again
On February 25, 2025, Judge April Newbauer rescheduled Steve Bannon's trial at Bannon's request.
2025: Pleaded Guilty
In February, 2025, Steve Bannon pleaded guilty to one state felony count of a scheme to defraud in the first degree and was sentenced to a three-year conditional discharge, without any prison time or restitution.
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