Drudge reports that Steve Bannon is leaving the White House

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Steve Bannon

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Steve Bannon.

Conservative internet news mogul Matt Drudge reported Friday that White House chief strategist Steve Bannon is leaving the White House.

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Drudge tweeted Friday that Bannon "had one hell of a run..." He led his website with the headline "BANNON OUT AT WHITE HOUSE," but did not provide any additional details.

Drudge has a close relationship with administration officials and has visited President Donald Trump's White House.

The news came as rumors of Bannon's departure reached a fever pitch in recent days and hours

This is a developing story.

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