Steve Bannon on the GOP and the midterms: "We can't afford to lose"
Summary
Steve Bannon, a former White House strategist, remains a strong supporter of President Donald Trump and warns that losing the House of Representatives in the midterm elections could hurt Trump's agenda. Bannon also supports the idea of Trump running for a third presidential term, despite constitutional limits.Key Facts
- Steve Bannon was once the chief strategist for President Trump and appeared on the cover of Time Magazine.
- Bannon calls himself a right-winger and hosts an influential political podcast called "War Room."
- He spent four months in jail for refusing to testify about his role before and during the January 6 Capitol attack.
- Bannon believes that if Democrats win the House, they will impeach key Trump allies and try to block Trump’s agenda.
- He says midterm elections depend on getting the political base to vote, even if not the majority of Americans.
- Bannon is encouraging President Trump to run for a third term, despite the 22nd Amendment, which limits presidents to two terms.
- Bannon claims President Trump works long hours and defends Trump’s off-script, sometimes controversial speeches.
- He compares Trump’s significance to historical presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
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