Trump Struggles to Move Past Bannon With Afghanistan Plan

  • Some Republicans question president’s ability to lead nation
  • No time for Twitter wars as busy legislative calendar looms

Former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon was ousted from President Donald Trump's administration Friday, August 18th. Bloomberg Profiles explains Bannon's unorthodox journey to the West Wing. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office on Monday in danger of becoming increasingly isolated from the Republican establishment he needs to enact his agenda and the grassroots activists inspired by just-departed chief strategist Stephen Bannon.