Steve Bannon feels 'empowered' after four months in federal prison
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon was back to hosting his daily podcast "War Room" just hours after his release from federal prison.
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Former Trump aide Steve Bannon released from prison
Bannon says his time in prison "not only didn't break me, it empowered me".
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Steve Bannon - 10 things to know with detail
Steve Bannon is an American political strategist, media executive, and former White House Chief Strategist for President Donald Trump. He played a key role in Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and served as his chief strategist during the first seven months of his administration.
Bannon was born on November 27, 1953, in Norfolk, Virginia. He grew up in a working-class family and went on to attend Virginia Tech University and Georgetown University Law Center.
Before joining Trump's campaign, Bannon was the executive chairman of Breitbart News, a far-right news and opinion website known for its nationalist and anti-establishment views. Under his leadership, Breitbart became a prominent voice in conservative media.
Bannon is known for his nationalist and populist views, advocating for policies that prioritize American interests over globalism and promoting economic nationalism. He has been a vocal critic of immigration, free trade, and globalization.
Bannon was a key architect of Trump's "America First" agenda, which focused on issues such as trade, immigration, and national security. He played a central role in shaping Trump's messaging and strategy during the campaign and early days of his administration.
Bannon's tenure in the White House was marked by conflicts with other members of the administration, including clashes with Trump's son-in-law and senior advisor, Jared Kushner, and then-National Security Advisor, H.R. McMaster. He was ultimately removed from his position in August 2017.
After leaving the White House, Bannon returned to Breitbart News but was forced to step down as executive chairman in January 2018 following controversial comments he made in Michael Wolff's book, "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House."
Bannon has been a vocal supporter of right-wing populist movements in Europe, including Brexit in the United Kingdom and the National Front in France. He has also been involved in efforts to promote nationalist and populist candidates in other countries.
In 2019, Bannon was arrested and charged with fraud in connection to a fundraising campaign to build a border wall on the US-Mexico border. He pleaded not guilty to the charges and his trial is ongoing.
Despite his legal troubles, Bannon remains a prominent figure in conservative politics and media. He hosts a podcast called "War Room" and continues to be a vocal advocate for his nationalist and populist views.