What’s happening: Steve Bannon, who served as Senior Counselor to President-elect Donald Trump in his first administration, recently called newfound Trump ally Elon Musk a “truly evil person.” Bannon also said he’d “get [him] kicked out” by the inauguration.

  • Fighting over visas: Bannon’s ire stems from Musk’s support for H-1B visas, with Bannon saying Musk had lost the debate. Trump, however, backed Musk’s position, not Bannon’s.

  • Reality check: Bannon is talking tough, but his influence in Trump’s orbit is weak. Bannon’s presence in Trump’s orbit is so rare that even his shaking hands with Trump last month garnered attention.

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Teri Smith1 year ago

I think Steve Bannon needs to read the room. Clearly Trump is not interested in his advice and point of view. I have followed and enjoyed Steve Bannon in the past, prior to his brief stint in prison. However, it might be time to quit acting like the step child and be part of MAGA and what Trump is envisions now.

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Joy Carlson1 year ago

Ideology is fine. We all embrace our ideology of choice. Isolationism, however, cuts off our nose to spite our face. Which is what Steve Bannon is doing. America cannot exist in a vacuum while simultaneously exerting influence on other countries.

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Stuart Denny1 year ago

Rigid ideologues are what is paralyzing our government, and we need to get past this political immaturity. I see president Trump making that very shift as his administration shapes up. His ideology is clear, but tempered by pragmatism and a vision of how to actually get things done. Thank God.

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Bill Roberts1 year ago

Steve Bannon in my opinion has now crossed the line and joined John Bolton as another crybaby Rat RINO who is no longer relevant and does not need a platform to vilify a Trump supporter and consultant. If Trump wants Musk over Bannon then Bannon needs to accept that reality. Otherwise he’s going to further alienate his presence with Trump more than he already has. Just like Bolton did.

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William Richardson1 year ago

I like where Trump is going with inclusion and compromise, but America First is priority. The H1B program should not be abused at the cost of American citizens. Qualified American citizens should have first dibs on American jobs period!

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