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Bannon Appeals Indictment Dismissal as Trump Case Looms

2/11/2026

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Steve Bannon seeks to have his indictment dismissed by appealing to the Supreme Court.
The Department of Justice has delayed its response to the petition, with U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro leading.
If the dismissal succeeds, it could help U.S. President Donald Trump downplay the January 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection.
Trump previously stalled a federal election interference case until after his reelection in November 2024, resulting in its dismissal.

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Steve Bannon seeks to have his indictment dismissed by appealing to the Supreme Court.
The Department of Justice has delayed its response to the petition, with U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro leading.
If the dismissal succeeds, it could help U.S. President Donald Trump downplay the January 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection.
Trump previously stalled a federal election interference case until after his reelection in November 2024, resulting in its dismissal.