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USA Today: Steve Bannon out: Social media reacts to controversial figure's White House departure

August 18, 2017
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By Jessica Estepa

White House adviser Steve Bannon is leaving the White House, inspiring strong reactions on social media.

Bannon, the former executive of Breitbart News, has long been a controversial Trump figure, first on the campaign and then as chief strategist at the White House.

As news of Bannon's departure spread, many on social media said that his ousting was not enough.

Mike Quigley @RepMikeQuigley

The position of WH Chief Strategist should never have been held by a white nationalist to begin with. Glad to see #Bannon out.


Mike Quigley @RepMikeQuigley

Removal of Steve #Bannon is just 1 step in the right direction. We must expel forces of hate & influence of bigotry from our government.

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