Former Trump strategies and campaign adviser Steve Bannon made the shocking prediction that the President will face prison if Democrats win the White House in 2028. His solution? Finding a way for the President to serve a third term – and ensuring future Republican wins.
At a glance:
• Steve Bannon predicts Donald Trump could face imprisonment if Republicans lose the 2028 presidential election
• Bannon made these alarming statements on his “War Room” podcast and during an appearance on Real America’s Voice
• Trump is historically unique as the first former U.S. President to be convicted of multiple felonies
• Bannon compares Trump’s potential future to that of Brazil’s ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, who faces coup attempt charges
• Despite constitutional limitations, Bannon advocates for Trump to run for a third term in 2028
Bannon’s Prison Warning for Trump
Steve Bannon, former Chief Strategist to President Donald Trump, issued a dire prediction about Trump’s future during recent media appearances. The MAGA movement stalwart warned that Trump could face imprisonment if Republicans fail to secure victory in the 2028 presidential election.
Speaking on his “War Room” show, Bannon declared, “God forbid we don’t win in 2028, President Trump is going to prison just like Bolsonaro in Brazil.”
Bannon elaborated on the political warfare he believes is underway, stating: “We are kidding ourselves if we don’t think Democrats are pulling all stops out to stop President Trump, to take the House through any means necessary, to impeach Trump, start the impeachment process in the first weeks of 2027.”
It’s a sobering claim – and one that makes…a lot of sense. Sadly.
Trump’s Unprecedented Legal Situation
President Donald Trump stands in uncharted territory as the first former U.S. President to be convicted of a felony. The 45th and 47th President was found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records in 2024 but received an unconditional discharge, avoiding jail time for those charges after winning the election and enduring various legal battles before that.
After Trump’s return to the White House in the 2024 election, federal cases against him were dropped, and the Georgia case was postponed. Special Counsel Jack Smith dismissed two high-profile cases due to Department of Justice policy prohibiting the prosecution of sitting Presidents.
Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing in all cases against him, characterizing the prosecutions as politically motivated witch hunts – which everyone with a brain knows is true.
Looking to 2028 and Beyond
Despite the constitutional limitation of two presidential terms established by the 22nd Amendment, Bannon has advocated for Trump to run again in 2028. In a recent interview with News Nation’s Chris Cuomo, Bannon stated, “I’m a firm believer that President Trump will run and win again in 2028, so I’ve already endorsed President Trump.”
When questioned about the constitutional barriers to a third term, Bannon cryptically responded: “We’re working on it. I think we’ll have a couple of alternatives, let’s say that. We’ll see what the definition of term limit is.”
The 2026 midterm elections will serve as a crucial test for Trump’s second administration and could significantly impact the political landscape heading into 2028. Bannon’s warnings emphasize that the MAGA movement cannot afford to become complacent, declaring: “People are sitting around still with the glow of November 4 and all the inauguration and all the balls, we’re at war.”
