Donald Trump rises with Steve Bannon’s fall

NBC News ^ | JAN 4 2018, 7:42 PM ET | JONATHAN ALLEN

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Steve Bannon has unified the Republican Party — against Steve Bannon.

And President Donald Trump stands to benefit most from his former chief strategist's comeuppance.

Without Bannon barking in his ear — and nipping at the heels of Republican senators — it will be easier for Trump to deliver on the remainder of a legislative agenda that threatens to strain his base over issues such as federal spending, government wiretaps and immigration.

Similarly, a weakened Bannon figures to have less firepower to challenge sitting Republican senators — and imperil Trump's GOP majority — in this year's midterm elections.

[bray]

Very disappointed in Bannon.

[kanawa]

Did you find them? I haven’t yet and would appreciate a heads up if you do.

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The President gave Bannon a moniker of dishonor tonight, "Sloppy Steve". Man, that is gonna stick!

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/949126530839572481

@realDonaldTrump - I authorized Zero access to White House (actually turned him down many times) for author of phony book! I never spoke to him for book. Full of lies, misrepresentations and sources that don’t exist. Look at this guy’s past and watch what happens to him and Sloppy Steve!

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