Bannon says he's mulling purchase of outlet like Newsweek

BY JOSH DELK - 03/10/18 05:14 PM EST

Former Breitbart executive and White House strategist Steve Bannon is reportedly considering purchasing an outlet like Newsweek or starting a new media brand with a focus on global news and populist issues.

Bannon, who has spent several weeks making connections to various political leaders and right-wing political parties across Europe, says within the continent's populist movements there is a high demand for a site with such content, according to The New York Times.

"They see what Breitbart did and want to see it in their own language," he said. "That's the key. Right now my sites are in English, they want one in their own language." He referred to the move as "phase two."

Bannon, who was forced out from his top post at the far-right site Breitbart in January, said he is considering buying an established news outlet like Newsweek, which has been roiled by layoffs, or start a new one that looks "like Axios," a startup known for its pithy reporting. He also left open the possibility of connecting entrepreneurs with capital or investing himself.

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