Steve Bannon is a prominent American political strategist, media executive, and former investment banker. Born on November 27, 1953, in Norfolk, Virginia, he’s best known for his role as a key figure in conservative politics and his association with Donald Trump. Bannon served as the White House Chief Strategist and Senior Counselor to the President during the early months of Trump’s administration in 2017, helping shape the "America First" agenda.

Before that, he was the executive chairman of Breitbart News, a far-right media outlet he helped transform into a platform for the alt-right and populist movements. His worldview—often dubbed "Bannonism"—blends economic nationalism, anti-establishment rhetoric, and a flair for cultural warfare. He’s been a vocal critic of globalism, mainstream media, and political elites.

Bannon’s career is eclectic: he served in the U.S. Navy, worked at Goldman Sachs, and even dabbled in Hollywood, producing films like The Indian Runner. He co-founded the Government Accountability Institute and has been involved in projects like the "We Build the Wall" crowdfunding campaign, which later led to legal trouble—fraud charges in 2020, though he was pardoned by Trump in 2021. More recently, he faced contempt of Congress charges tied to the January 6 investigation, serving a four-month prison sentence in 2024.

He’s a polarizing figure—admired by some as a mastermind of populist insurgency, reviled by others as a provocateur or worse. His influence persists through his podcast, War Room, where he continues to weigh in on politics and culture. What’s your take on him?