Steve Bannon

Steve Bannon is an American political figure, media executive, and former strategist. He gained prominence as a chief strategist and senior counselor to President Donald Trump during the early months of his administration in 2017. Bannon co-founded the right-wing media outlet Breitbart News, which is known for its populist and nationalist viewpoint. Prior to his political career, he worked in investment banking and film production. Bannon is a controversial figure, praised by some for his outsider perspective and criticized by others for his divisive rhetoric and influence on the rise of far-right movements in the U.S. and abroad.