Steve Bannon, Donald Trump, and the Nationalist Uprising: An Exposé of the Alt-Right's Rise to Power

The rise of Donald Trump and the alt-right movement has sent shockwaves through the world. From his election as president to his ongoing divisive rhetoric, Trump has been a polarizing figure. At the heart of his campaign and presidency is Steve Bannon, a former Breitbart News executive who has been one of Trump's closest advisors.

In their new book, "Steve Bannon, Donald Trump, and the Nationalist Uprising," authors Yoni Appelbaum and Julia Ioffe take an in-depth look at the relationship between these two men and the movement they represent. They argue that Bannon is the architect of Trump's presidency, and that his influence has been a major factor in the rise of nationalism in the United States and around the world.

Devil's Bargain: Steve Bannon, Donald Trump, and the Nationalist Uprising

by Joshua Green

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The Rise of Steve Bannon

Steve Bannon was born in Norfolk, Virginia, in 1953. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in urban planning, and then went on to serve in the U.S. Navy. After leaving the Navy, Bannon worked as an investment banker before becoming involved in politics.

In 2012, Bannon became the executive chairman of Breitbart News, a right-wing news and opinion website. Under Bannon's leadership, Breitbart became a major platform for the alt-right movement, a loosely organized group of white nationalists and anti-Semites.

The 2016 Election

In 2016, Bannon left Breitbart to become the campaign manager for Donald Trump's presidential campaign. Bannon played a key role in Trump's victory, and he was appointed to be Trump's chief strategist after the election.

As chief strategist, Bannon was one of the most influential advisors in the Trump White House. He was a major force behind Trump's travel ban on citizens from several Muslim-majority countries, and he also played a key role in the firing of FBI Director James Comey.

Bannon's influence waned in the summer of 2017, and he was eventually fired from the White House. However, he remains a close advisor to Trump, and he continues to be a major figure in the alt-right movement.

The Alt-Right Movement

The alt-right is a loosely organized group of white nationalists and anti-Semites. They believe that white people are superior to other races, and they advocate for a white ethnostate. The alt-right has been linked to a number of violent incidents, including the Charlottesville rally in 2017.

The alt-right movement has been growing in recent years, and it has been fueled by the rise of Donald Trump. Trump's rhetoric has appealed to many white nationalists, and his policies have been seen as a victory for the alt-right.

The Impact of Bannon and the Alt-Right

The relationship between Steve Bannon, Donald Trump, and the alt-right movement has had a profound impact on American politics. The rise of these three has led to a resurgence of white nationalism and anti-Semitism in the United States.

Bannon and the alt-right have also had a major influence on Trump's presidency. Trump's policies have been shaped by their ideology, and he has often used their rhetoric in his speeches and tweets.

The impact of Bannon and the alt-right is likely to be felt for years to come. They have helped to legitimize white nationalism and anti-Semitism, and they have made it more acceptable for these views to be expressed in public discourse.

In their book, "Steve Bannon, Donald Trump, and the Nationalist Uprising," Yoni Appelbaum and Julia Ioffe offer a chilling account of the rise of the alt-right movement and its impact on American politics. They argue that Bannon is the architect of Trump's presidency, and that his influence has been a major factor in the rise of nationalism in the United States and around the world.

Devil's Bargain: Steve Bannon, Donald Trump, and the Nationalist Uprising

by Joshua Green

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1513 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	302 pages

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