Steve Bannon speaks at the National Conservatism Conference in Washington, D.C., Sept. 3, 2025. (Dominic Gwinn/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
Bannon had fought the subpoena, arguing to the committee that it violated executive privilege because it sought details about his interactions with President Donald Trump ahead of the Jan. 6 rally and breach. In court, Bannon also argued that the committee, which was led by seven Democrats and two Republicans, was improperly impaneled.
Pirro gave little explanation for the DOJ's move, which would erase Bannon’s conviction despite the sentence already being served.
"The government has determined in its prosecutorial discretion that dismissal of this criminal case is in the interests of justice," Pirro wrote in the brief request.
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Steve Bannon waves to members of the media as he departs federal court in Washington, D.C., Nov. 15, 2021. (Craig Hudson/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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"Under the leadership of Attorney General Bondi, this department will continue to undo the prior administration’s weaponization of the justice system," Blanche said.
The DOJ did not make a similar request for Peter Navarro, a trade advisor to Trump who also faced Jan. 6-related contempt charges and served four months in prison. Navarro shared a statement on social media saying he wanted to continue fighting his conviction in court and "settle good law" on the matter.
Ashley Oliver is a reporter for Fox News Digital and FOX Business, covering the Justice Department and legal affairs. Email story tips to ashley.oliver@fox.com.
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