Trump shakes up campaign, hiring Breitbart executive Bannon

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   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.

   Campaign announcement, chief-executive title, and leadership reorganization

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