Stephen K. Bannon, commonly known as Steve Bannon, is an American media executive, political strategist, and former White House Chief Strategist. He is known for his role as the executive chairman of Breitbart News, a right-wing media outlet, from 2012 to 2016.
Bannon played a prominent role in Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign, serving as its CEO during the final months of the election. Following Trump’s victory, Bannon was appointed as White House Chief Strategist, where he played a key role in shaping the administration’s policies. Bannon’s tenure in the White House was marked by controversy, and he left the administration in August 2017. Since then, Bannon has remained active in conservative politics and media, advocating for nationalist and populist policies.
He continues to be a divisive figure in American politics, with supporters praising his efforts to disrupt the political establishment and critics condemning his association with far-right ideologies.