Trump removes Bannon as White House chief strategist
Reporting and findings
- reported
Trump removed Bannon from the chief strategist post after months of factional conflict inside the White House. Reuters reported Bannon returned to Breitbart and vowed to support Trump's agenda. Bannon lost his official White House role while preserving the broader political alliance.
- Reuters: Trump fires chief strategist Steve BannonDeparture date, White House role, return to Breitbart, and Bannon response
- Associated Press: Trump says supporters 'more in love' with him than ever, as MAGA world splits over IranJune 2025 account of Bannon as a longtime Trump ally and his continuing support despite an Iran-policy split
Summary and current status
The firing ended Bannon's government position after seven months but not his continuing political influence or later contact with Trump.
Out of government; remained a political ally and adviser
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