Bannon’s alleged dominance in Trump Tower during transition and his relationship with Rupert Murdoch
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The passage suggests that Steve Bannon operated continuously from Trump Tower during the transition period and may have wielded significant influence over President‑Trump, with Rupert Murdoch position Bannon reportedly entered Trump Tower on August 15 and stayed there almost continuously until the tr The text claims Bannon was the primary strategic mind in the transition, eclipsing Kushner, Priebu
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