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“I think choosing Steve Bannon as a chief strategist this is a stunning, historic decision for Donald Trump in a bad way. Stephen Bannon has said - and you've got to lay this out a little bit so people understand it - that he wanted Breitbart, the news service, the far-right news service, to be a…” quote by David Corn
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“I think choosing Steve Bannon as a chief strategist this is a stunning, historic decision for Donald Trump in a bad way. Stephen Bannon has said - and you've got to lay this out a little bit so people understand it - that he wanted Breitbart, the news service, the far-right news service, to be a platform for the alt-right.”

David Corn

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Source Article: The Atlantic, 2020

Appointing Bannon as strategist risks amplifying extremist platforms.

In simple terms: Choosing him could empower far‑right media.

Key Takeaway

Beware of extremist influence.

Themes

politics media extremism strategy

Mood

critical cautious

Type

analysis commentary

When to use this quote

  • Campaign planning
  • media strategy
  • public messaging

Key Concepts

Alt‑right dynamics media manipulation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safeguards can limit extremist influence?
  • How do media platforms shape political narratives?
A Different Perspective

Bannon's impact may be limited by broader party controls.

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