Chief Strategist Steve Bannon Is Leaving the White House

Eric Scheiner | August 18, 2017

President Donald Trump's Chief Strategist Steve Bannon is leaving the White House.

Fox News is reporting that the White House confirmed in a brief statement that Bannon would make Friday his last day.

"White House Chief of Staff John Kelly and Steve Bannon have mutually agreed today would be Steve's last day," White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said in a statement. "We are grateful for his service and wish him the best."

There are reports claiming that Bannon could return to Breitbart.com, where he previously served as executive chair.