Steve Bannon on the GOP and the midterms: "We can't afford to lose"

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Steve Bannon, a significant figure from President Trump’s 2016 campaign who was also a former White House adviser, spoke with Ted Koppel on "Sunday Morning" about several topics including Trump's historical legacy, his admiration for Nazi filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl, and the critical importance of a Republican victory in the upcoming midterm elections.

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In February 2017, Steve Bannon was featured on Time Magazine as the chief White House strategist under President Donald Trump, earning him the nickname "The Great Manipulator." Despite falling out of favor with Trump later that year, Bannon remains a fervent supporter who places Trump alongside historical figures like Washington and Lincoln in terms of significance for saving America. During an interview with Ted Koppel on CBS News' *Sunday Morning*, Bannon discussed his views on Trump's legacy and the necessity of Republican victory in the midterms to prevent Democrats from implementing their agenda. He also addressed the influence of Nazi propaganda filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl on his work and warned against the growing influence of Democratic Socialists, emphasizing the importance of the 2026 midterms for GOP candidates.

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He talks with "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel about Trump's place in history; the influence of Nazi propaganda filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl on his productions; and why he believes a Republican victory in the midterms is imperative.

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A key figure in President Trump's 2016 campaign and a former White House adviser, Steve Bannon remains an outspoken champion of the MAGA movement and has courted far-right parties in Europe. asserted

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