Steve Bannon, the former chief strategist to President Trump and former head of the alt-right Breitbart News site, is eyeing Newsweek, The Post has learned.
Bannon’s interest in the 85-year-old magazine reflects his desire to get back into the news game, according to a person familiar with the Republican firebrand’s thinking.
Bannon met recently with top executives at Newsweek to discuss a possible deal — but was turned aside, sources said.
“He came calling recently and they turned him down,” said one source, speaking of Bannon.