Steve Bannon
Former White House Chief Strategist and Media Executive
🌍 American · Born November 27, 1953
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Stephen Kevin Bannon is an American media executive, political strategist, and former investment banker who served as the White House Chief Strategist in the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump during the first seven months of his term. Born in Richmond, Virginia, Bannon served in the United States Navy before earning an MBA from Harvard Business School. He then worked at Goldman Sachs as an investment banker, specializing in media and entertainment acquisitions. After leaving Goldman Sachs, Bannon became a Hollywood producer and co-founded Breitbart News, a far-right news and opinion website, which he described as a platform for the alt-right. In 2016, Bannon was appointed chief executive officer of Trump's presidential campaign, helping to secure a historic victory. Following his brief tenure in the White House in 2017, he returned to Breitbart News but departed shortly after due to controversial remarks. Bannon has remained an influential figure in populist right-wing movements globally, hosting the popular War Room podcast. In recent years, he has faced legal challenges, including a conviction for contempt of Congress, for which he served a federal prison sentence in 2024.
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Joined the U.S. Navy
Bannon served as an officer in the United States Navy for seven years, serving on the destroyer USS Paul F. Foster.
Joined Goldman Sachs
After graduating from Harvard Business School, Bannon worked as an investment banker in the Mergers and Acquisitions department at Goldman Sachs.
Became Executive Chairman of Breitbart News
Following the death of founder Andrew Breitbart, Bannon took over leadership of the conservative news website.
Co-founded Cambridge Analytica
Bannon served as a vice president and board member of the data-mining firm funded by Robert Mercer.
Appointed Trump Campaign CEO
Bannon joined Donald Trump's presidential campaign as chief executive officer, leading it to victory in November.
Appointed White House Chief Strategist
Bannon was appointed Senior Advisor and White House Chief Strategist in the Trump administration.
Left the White House
Bannon departed his White House role in August 2017 and returned to Breitbart News.
Departed Breitbart News
Bannon stepped down from his position at Breitbart News following fallout from comments published in Michael Wolff's book Fire and Fury.
Convicted of Contempt of Congress
Bannon was convicted of two counts of contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena from the House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol attack.
Served Federal Prison Sentence
Bannon served a four-month federal prison sentence from July to October 2024.
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Steve Bannon is released from prison after serving 4-month sentence
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