Mercer family’s private funding of alt‑right/Tea Party network and Bannon’s role linking Breitbart to Trump and Sessions

Mercer family’s private funding of alt‑right/Tea Party network and Bannon’s role linking Breitbart to Trump and Sessions The passage identifies a potential financial conduit (Bob and Rebekah Mercer) that may have funded Breitbart and other alt‑right projects, and ties high‑profile actors (Bannon, Trump, Jeff Sessions) to that network. However, it lacks concrete transaction data, dates, or specific amounts, limiting immediate investigative steps. The claim is moderately sensitive and novel enough to merit follow‑up but not yet a blockbuster revelation. Key insights: Bob Mercer, co‑CEO of Renaissance Technologies, and daughter Rebekah allegedly financed a private Tea Party/alt‑right movement.; Rebekah Mercer’s close relationship with Steve Bannon is highlighted.; Bannon took control of Breitbart after Andrew Breitbart’s death, using it to amplify alt‑right memes.