But, as Bannon emphasized, he was never going to get the facts right, nor was he ever going to acknowledge that he got them wrong, so therefore he was not going to get that approval. This meant, next best thing, that he had to be aggressively defended against the media's disapproval.
In "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House," Michael Wolff presents insights into Steve Bannon's approach to media criticism. Bannon recognized that he would likely never acknowledge any mistakes he made regarding facts. This refusal meant he could not expect approval from the media, which often scrutinized him harshly.
Consequently, Bannon sought to mobilize a vigorous defense against the disapproval he faced. By cultivating a combative stance against the media, he aimed to maintain his position and influence, despite the scrutiny and criticisms directed at him.
