Steve Bannon Under Fire for Controversial Gesture During CPAC Speech

Steve Bannon, Trump's former strategist, was criticized for a Nazi-like gesture at CPAC. He pushed for Trump to have a third term and issued a call to arms. Critics focused on his history of controversy, with the ADL highlighting his extremist tendencies.

Steve Bannon's Controversial Gesture at CPAC Sparks Outcry

Steve Bannon ignited a firestorm at CPAC 2025 by making a gesture perceived as a Nazi salute, leading to significant backlash, especially from French far-right figure Jordan Bardella, who canceled his appearance. Bannon dismissed the uproar, while similar behavior by Elon Musk at a Trump rally added to the controversy, raising concerns about extremist rhetoric in conservative circles.