Steve Bannon is an American media executive, political strategist, and former investment banker born on November 27, 1953. He served as the chief strategist for President Donald Trump during the first seven months of Trump's administration in 2017. Bannon co-founded Breitbart News, a far-right news website, and was involved in Trump's 2016 presidential campaign as the chief executive officer. He is known for promoting populist and nationalist political movements both in the United States and internationally. Bannon's background includes being an officer in the U.S. Navy, an investment banker at Goldman Sachs, and an executive producer of several Hollywood films. He has been a controversial figure due to his political influence and legal issues, including charges related to a fundraising campaign called "We Build the Wall," for which he was pardoned by Trump. Bannon has also hosted the War Room podcast and remained an influential voice in the MAGA movement after leaving the White House. His political strategies often emphasize anti-establishment and populist themes.