Trump ally Steve Bannon released after serving 4 months in prison for contempt of Congress

Steve Bannon was released from prison after serving four months for defying a congressional subpoena. He held a press conference claiming to be a political prisoner and discussed his views on race and the working class. Bannon reiterated false claims about the 2020 election and called for the implementation of the First Step Act. He faces upcoming legal challenges in New York for charges including money laundering and conspiracy. These state charges cannot be pardoned by a future President Trump.

What did the professor interviewed about Steve Bannon suggest regarding his influence on Trump's base?

What are the legal challenges Steve Bannon is currently facing?