Appoints Steve Bannon as Chief Strategist, elevating alt-right to the West Wing

Trump named Stephen Bannon, the executive chairman of Breitbart News, as his chief strategist and senior counselor, giving a platform to the “alt-right” movement within the White House. The appointment drew immediate condemnation from civil rights groups like the ADL and SPLC, who cited Bannon’s history of promoting white nationalist, anti-Semitic, and xenophobic rhetoric.

"I am thrilled to have my very successful team continue with me in leading our country." — Official transition statement