As Steve Bannon’s daughter, I’ve watched with growing frustration as my father’s request for early release has been delayed and obstructed by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Since August 29, 2024—over 75 days ago—his request has been sitting with them, but it was only this past Friday that they notified him of his eligibility. And, conveniently, they waited until just 30 days remained in his sentence to set up home confinement.

The timing of these actions is no accident. As my father often says, "There are conspiracies, but there are no coincidences.” It’s clear this administration and the BOP are deliberately stalling to keep such a key figure in the MAGA movement sidelined so close to the election. This is election interference, plain and simple.

My father has served his time, and it’s time for the BOP to stop playing games with his release. Every day they delay is a further injustice, and the American people deserve better than this kind of political manipulation.

— Signed, Maureen Bannon