Bannon touted Halberstam's 'The Best and the Brightest' to Trump team, citing its influence on senior aides
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The passage offers only anecdotal commentary about reading recommendations and cultural influence within the transition team. It lacks concrete details, transactions, or actionable leads involving wro Steve Bannon encouraged Trump transition staff to read David Halberstam's book. Jared Kushner is noted as having read the book. The text frames the book as a guide to navigating American power struct
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