By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/bannon-to-step-down-from-breitbart-news-network-after-public-break-with-trump Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Bannon to step down from Breitbart News Network after public break with Trump Politics Jan 9, 2018 4:41 PM EDT WASHINGTON — Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon is stepping down as chairman of Breitbart News Network after a public break with President Donald Trump. Breitbart announced Tuesday that Bannon would step down as executive chairman of the conservative news site. A report on the Breitbart website quotes Bannon saying, “I’m proud of what the Breitbart team has accomplished in so short a period of time in building out a world-class news platform.” WATCH: Will ‘Fire and Fury’ split the Republican Party? Trump has lashed out at Bannon for comments made in an explosive new book that questions the president’s fitness for office. Bannon has tried to make amends. He issued a statement Sunday praising the president’s eldest son. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon is stepping down as chairman of Breitbart News Network after a public break with President Donald Trump. Breitbart announced Tuesday that Bannon would step down as executive chairman of the conservative news site. A report on the Breitbart website quotes Bannon saying, “I’m proud of what the Breitbart team has accomplished in so short a period of time in building out a world-class news platform.” WATCH: Will ‘Fire and Fury’ split the Republican Party? Trump has lashed out at Bannon for comments made in an explosive new book that questions the president’s fitness for office. Bannon has tried to make amends. He issued a statement Sunday praising the president’s eldest son. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now