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Steve Bannon

Former chief strategist to Donald Trump, White House

3 articles · 12 July 2025 to 5 February 2026

What we have reported

Exchanged messages with Jeffrey Epstein in 2018-19 seeking funding for European far-right parties including the League and National Rally.
Described Russia as a devoutly Christian nation and a true Second World War ally, reflecting the ideological framing of the new US right.
MAGA figure whose apparent Nazi salute prompted Bardella to withdraw from a CPAC appearance.

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Politics

Epstein files reveal Bannon sought funding for European far-right leaders

Messages from 2018 and 2019 show Trump's former strategist asked Jeffrey Epstein to bankroll Marine Le Pen and Matteo Salvini ahead of European elections, while Italian and French politicians demand transparency.

Marek Jankowski5 February 20267 min read

World

Trump's second term exports MAGA ideology into European politics

From Honduras to Brussels, the US president is treating foreign policy as an extension of domestic culture war, backing right-wing candidates, attacking EU climate laws and funding conservative networks across the continent.

Hélène Mercier5 December 20258 min read

Politics

National Rally keeps distance from Trump while eyeing 2027 French presidency

Marine Le Pen's party shares ideological ground with the US president but polls show French voters, including its own base, see his policies as damaging to France. The party is hedging its bets.

Sofia Marchetti12 July 20258 min read

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