Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon, set to begin his prison sentence in just two days, remains steadfast in his refusal to recognize the authority of subpoenas issued by the House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol attack. Bannon, who was convicted of contempt of Congress in 2022, will serve a four-month sentence after the Supreme Court upheld his conviction on Friday.

In an interview with NBC News, Bannon explained his decision to defy the committee’s subpoenas. “My lawyer advised me that the J6 committee was not legitimately structured, making the subpoenas invalid,” he asserted. Bannon added that former President Donald Trump had asserted executive privilege over the communications the committee sought.

The House select committee had been eager to obtain details of Bannon’s conversations with Trump on the days surrounding the January 6th incident. Bannon, however, described these discussions as “personal and private” and protected by executive privilege.

Bannon’s resistance to the subpoenas reflects a broader narrative challenging the legitimacy of the January 6th investigation. Despite the Supreme Court’s final ruling to uphold his sentence, Bannon shows no signs of remorse or reconsideration.

In a recent interview, Bannon emphasized his dedication to his cause, stating, “Our endgame is the victory or death of this republic.” He delivered a similar message at the Turning Point USA conference in Detroit earlier this month, rallying his supporters with a call to action. “We’re a populist movement that only grows stronger through adversity,” he declared.

Bannon is expected to report to a federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut, on Monday. His case highlights ongoing debates about the scope of executive privilege and the enforcement of congressional subpoenas. His defiance and the subsequent legal battle illustrate the deep political rifts in the country.

As Bannon prepares for incarceration, his actions and statements continue to stir public and political discourse. His commitment to his beliefs and his rejection of the House committee’s authority have solidified his role as a controversial figure in the post-Trump era, embodying the contentious and polarized nature of current American politics.