In a fiery statement delivered from behind bars, Steve Bannon, former chief strategist to Donald Trump, declared that Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential bid is doomed due to her failure to act on criminal justice reform. Bannon, nearing the end of a four-month prison sentence, boldly claimed that Harris has alienated Black and Hispanic men, critical voter groups needed to secure victory in key battleground states.
Bannon, incarcerated in Danbury, Connecticut, accused Harris of failing to implement Trump’s First Step Act, a landmark criminal justice reform law aimed at reducing sentences for non-violent offenders. “Harris played politics with people’s lives,” Bannon blasted, predicting that her failure to fully execute the law would cost her the election. He emphasized the frustration of Black and Hispanic men, who he believes have been disproportionately affected by the stalled reform efforts.
Despite Harris supporting the First Step Act as a senator, Bannon claims she has failed to ensure its proper implementation, leaving thousands of eligible inmates, including himself, in prison longer than necessary. He argued this negligence would result in a loss of crucial votes in swing states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Georgia, where minority voters are key to victory.
With polls showing Trump gaining ground among Black and Hispanic voters, and Harris’ lead dwindling just weeks before Election Day, Bannon’s prison declaration adds fuel to the already intense political firestorm surrounding the 2024 race. Time is running out for Harris as she battles mounting criticism and a shrinking voter base in this crucial election.
