Here’s the Washington Post’s Robert Costa on what to expect from new Trump campaign CEO Steve Bannon. In a nutshell, more populism and more nationalism:
Story soon… BREITBART orbit is ecstatic… the Bannon-Coulter-Sessions wing of the right is now running GOP nominee's campaign
— Robert Costa (@costareports) August 17, 2016
I've known Bannon for years. He is Trump's alter ego. A colorful, edgy figure. Nationalist, deeply anti-estab. Media focused.
— Robert Costa (@costareports) August 17, 2016
It's important to note that one of the biggest critics in country of Ryan and McConnell is Steven Bannon.
Bannon is now running Trump camp.
— Robert Costa (@costareports) August 17, 2016
As I continue to make calls, I keep hearing that this was driven by Trump. He wanted to finish race on his own terms, w/ pals at his side.
— Robert Costa (@costareports) August 17, 2016
"Buckle up." Trump aide to WaPo in text just now
— Robert Costa (@costareports) August 17, 2016
Just spoke to someone who is close to Trump. Bannon has reportedly lit a fire with Trump…
— Robert Costa (@costareports) August 17, 2016
Huge rallies. Gloves off. Brutal fights with Clinton. Heavy emphasis on nationalism and populism. That's the Bannon strategy.
— Robert Costa (@costareports) August 17, 2016
Buckle up, indeed.
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