Steve Bannon Discusses Coordinating with European Far‑Right Leaders and Launching a New ‘Movement’ to Export Populist Models

Steve Bannon Discusses Coordinating with European Far‑Right Leaders and Launching a New ‘Movement’ to Export Populist Models The passage reveals Bannon’s intent to build a trans‑Atlantic network with high‑profile European populists (Orban, Le Pen, Farage, Lega, Five Star) and to establish a staff‑ed ‘Movement’ in 2019. While the details are vague, the connection of a former White House strategist to foreign political actors and potential election influence is a concrete investigative lead that could merit follow‑up on funding, communications, and coordination with U.S. political campaigns. Key insights: Bannon met with Viktor Orbán, Marine Le Pen, Nigel Farage and Italian populist parties.; He references a new ‘Movement’ with a staff of ten to be operational in 2019.; The goal is to export the Italian populist model to other countries, especially Europe.