Hotel cancels Steve Bannon's event due to backlash

A hotel in Colorado Springs has canceled a dinner event featuring Steve Bannon. This decision has sparked controversy, with the Colorado Republican Party accusing "radical leftists" of pressuring the hotel to withdraw. The hotel, named The Antlers, decided not to host the event after protests arose online. The Republican Party defended Bannon, asserting that groups like Antifa and local Democrats are trying to shut down their event. They stated that the dinner will still take place with Bannon. James Proby, a local business owner, led the campaign against hosting Bannon. Activists labeled the dinner a "white supremacy gathering." Bannon is known for his podcast and was convicted in 2022 for contempt of Congress. He did not cooperate with an investigation into the January 6 Capitol riots. After serving time in prison, he was released before the upcoming 2024 presidential election.