Honestly, I suspect that Bannon is falling victim to the tendency of Trump to distance himself from anybody he ceases to see as an asset. Mattis and McMaster are quickly taking the role that Bannon used to play, coinciding with Trump’s sudden interest in foreign policy over domestic policy. And the DoD seems to be cultivating Jared as an asset, as they realize he serves as a direct line to Comrade Combover that bypasses Bannon and Prius. And Bannon’s fall in status also coincides with Trump’s dropping all his campaign promises to be an “outsider” to work with the GOP to get legislation passed.

Bannon’s pretty much at the “I have full faith in him” status with Trump. Which means he’ll be gone before year’s end.