A top Trump ally has been released from federal prison and says he feels “strengthened” less than a week before Election Day.

Former Trump campaign official and self-described “political prisoner” Steve Bannon was released from a federal penitentiary in Connecticut on Tuesday serve four months for contempt of Congress. In 2021, Bannon refused to comply with the House committee's January 6 insurrection investigation by failing to produce requested documents and refusing to comply with a subpoena. He was sentenced in 2022.

Bannon told Axios after his release that he felt “amazing and, more importantly, empowered” after serving time – frightening words from a man who was antagonistic and bigoted even for Trump's inner circle. The man known for his enthusiasm platform white nationalists and hateful claims about immigrants, Muslimsand then some could bring a new dose of chaos to the already vulgar Trump campaign with his full of conspiracies Podcast.

This summer, Trump told reporters that Bannon's conviction was “absolutely” politically motivated and that other people had done “far greater things.” Bannon took the mantle of “political prisoner” very seriously upon his arrest, declaring: “If that's what it takes to stand up to tyranny, if that's what it takes to stop Garland's corrupt, criminal Justice Department To stand up to her, if that's what it takes.” It takes to stand up to Nancy Pelosi. If that’s what it takes to stand up to Joe Biden, I’m proud of it.”

The 70-year-old faces additional criminal charges in New York state court where he allegedly defrauded donors who pledged money to build the U.S.-Mexico border wall. The trial is scheduled for December. Bannon pleaded not guilty.