Extended interview: Steve Bannon

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CBS News · collected 2026-10-11

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Steve Bannon, a political strategist and podcaster, discusses with Ted Koppel on "Sunday Morning" issues like populist and nationalist politics both in the U.S. and globally, the tactics of Democratic Socialists, predictions for the 2026 midterms, Trumpism, election denialism, and media's role in covering these topics.
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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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📰 Steve Bannon Midterm Comments
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Steve Bannon on the GOP and the midterms: "We can't afford to lose" same event · 100%
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⚖️ Leans right 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 2 📰 publisher trust 66
“Both articles describe an extended interview with Steve Bannon on 'Sunday Morning' on the same date, discussing similar topics including politics and the midterms.”
Steve Bannon on the GOP and the midterms: "We can't afford to lose" different event · 95%
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⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 4% hedged 3 of 80 📰 publisher trust 66
“Both articles are interviews with Steve Bannon but cover different topics and contexts, not the same specific incident.”

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Democratic Socialists U.S.

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Narrative

In this extended conversation, political strategist and podcaster Steve Bannon talks with "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel about populist and nationalist politics in the U.S. and abroad; the ground game of Democratic Socialists and prospects for the 2026 midterms; Trumpism and election denialism; and media coverage of politics.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-11
2026-10-11 · CBS News
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In this extended conversation, political strategist and podcaster Steve Bannon talks with "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel about populist and nationalist politics in the U.S. and abroad; the ground game of Democratic Socialists and prospects for the 2026 midterms; Trumpism and election denialism; and media coverage of politics. asserted
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