Trump installs Steve Bannon as campaign chief executive
Reporting and findings
- reported
Trump named Steve Bannon chief executive of his presidential campaign in an August 2016 leadership shake-up. The appointment gave Bannon formal operational authority during the final campaign stretch, before his later White House role, criminal cases, and clemency.
- Reuters: Trump shakes up campaign, hiring Breitbart executive BannonCampaign announcement, chief-executive title, and leadership reorganization
Summary and current status
The August shake-up gave the Breitbart executive operational authority during the final presidential-campaign stretch.
Former campaign chief executive
People and organizations
- Donald J. TrumpDonald Trump network root
- Steve BannonTrump campaign chief and former White House strategist
Relationships in this file
- Donald J. Trumpcampaign chief and former White House strategistSteve Bannon