Bannon claims leadership of nationalist-populist movement after Trump backs McConnell-backed Senate candidate

Bannon claims leadership of nationalist-populist movement after Trump backs McConnell-backed Senate candidate The passage provides anecdotal commentary on internal political dynamics between Steve Bannon, Donald Trump, and Mitch McConnell, but lacks concrete details such as transactions, dates beyond a vague October 2017 reference, or actionable leads. It repeats well‑known public positions and offers no new evidence of misconduct or financial flows. Key insights: Bannon describes himself as leader of the national‑populist movement.; Trump supported Mitch McConnell’s Senate candidate Luther Strange over Roy Moore in Alabama.; Bannon references personal health changes and relocation to a Breitbart office.