Steve Bannon, chief White House strategist, removed from role

Steve Bannon has been removed from his post as White House chief strategist, ending his highly contentious career at the center of the Trump administration, The Guardian reports.

A statement attributed to the White House press secretary was sent to journalists on Friday afternoon after multiple outlets reported Bannon was on his way out.

“White House chief of staff John Kelly and Steve Bannon have mutually agreed today would be Steve’s last day,” it read. “We are grateful for his service and wish him the best.”