Explained: How Steve Bannon Trumps Donald in Spread of Hate

Who is Steve Bannon and why is Donald Trump following his advice? It’s not a good sign. Here’s a quick story.

How much do you know about Donald Trump’s closest aide, Steve Bannon? (Photo: Aaqib Raza Khan/The Quint)

The world watched in horror earlier this week as US President Donald Trump released a slew of executive orders, ranging from controversial appointments to an immigration ban on seven Muslim-majority countries. And helping Trump execute all of this was Stephen ‘Steve’ K Bannon, the chief strategist of the White House, who advised the 45th POTUS on the Muslim Ban.

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But how much do you know about Stephen Bannon, the man who calls the shots in the White House? Watch:

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Bannon’s Pre-White House Life

Steven Bannon’s roots.

He was an officer in the US Navy for seven years.

Bannon attended Harvard and worked for Goldman Sachs.

He also enjoyed a stint as a filmmaker. (Photo: The Quint)

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