Bannon warns of prison after midterms
The gist
Steve Bannon said "If we lose the midterms, we're going to jail" and wouldn't confirm he'd accept results.
His warnings tie the 2026 midterms to investigations and prosecutions of Trump officials.
How it unfolded
- Oct 11, 2026Bannon's CBS News interview is published, predicting impeachments of RFK Jr. and Pete Hegseth and "subpoenas flying every day" if Democrats take the House.
- Oct 12, 2026Reports describe Bannon warning a Democratic House takeover would lead to impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and daily subpoenas aimed at destroying President Donald Trump.
- Oct 13, 2026At a NewsNation town hall, Chris Cuomo asks Bannon whether he will accept the midterm results if Democrats defeat Republicans; Bannon replies "We have to first off — let's have the election first."