Bannon’s War Room, Episode 5059: “Taking Back Texas; Stopping The Sharia Movement”
Date: January 10, 2026
Host: Steve Bannon
Main Guests: Debbie Georgatos, Aaron Reitz, Grant Stinchfield, Kevin Posobic, Glenn Story
Episode Overview
This episode of War Room, hosted by Steve Bannon, is focused on the perceived threats to Western civilization—particularly Texas—by radicals including Islamists, and the broader movement to “take back Texas” from what the hosts and guests describe as the encroachment of Sharia Law. The episode features discussions on a proposed Texas ballot proposition to ban Sharia law, highlights from a major conservative conference in Texas, and calls to political and legislative mobilization.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Framing Texas as the "Crown Jewel"
- Bannon opens by positioning Texas as the last bulwark protecting the United States and Western civilization from destabilizing forces, including "communists, socialists, anarchists and Islamists."
“Their last stop is the United States of America. And...the crown jewel is Texas.” – Steve Bannon [00:00]
2. The Alleged Threat of Islamic Radicalism & Sharia Law
- Debbie Georgatos provides a detailed warning about what she describes as a creeping Islamic conquest, referencing imams speaking in the U.S. about America's future as a Muslim country:
“Islamic radicals have declared war on you. And listen to what they are saying...They do not speak in metaphors. They mean every word they tell you. Take them literally...” – Debbie Georgatos [01:02]
- She invokes historic analogies, warning against complacency similar to 1930s German Jews, and claims radical Islamists intend to destroy American society from within.
3. The Texas Ballot Proposition: Banning Sharia Law
- A central focus is the upcoming (March 3rd) GOP primary ballot proposition in Texas, asking voters if Sharia law should be prohibited.
- Georgatos clarifies: "It's just advisory...a message from the GOP voters...that the Texas voters are serious. It's...the primal scream about...the obvious Islamic invasion of Texas." [11:41]
- Bannon: "Can we get 80%? Are you prepared to fight for this state? As Texas goes, so goes the nation." [05:57]
4. Political Organizing and Conference Recap
- The recent Texas conference, featuring speakers like Glenn Beck and Dutch politician Geert Wilders, is described as galvanizing conservative grassroots and raising the alarm about what they term Europe's “fall” to Islam.
- Bannon and guests discuss grassroots organizing, with a new War Room Texas show launching to continue mobilization until the March 3rd primary.
5. “Civilization Jihad” and “No-Go Zones”
- Georgatos references the document called the "explanatory memorandum" (from the 1991 Muslim Brotherhood), and asserts that “civilization jihad” is an incremental method to undermine and eventually replace U.S. law with Sharia:
“It’s a slow breaking down of our culture, our society, our laws in particular.” [19:58]
- Specific mention is made of the East Plano Islamic Center’s plan to establish a “Muslim-only” community, compared to European “no-go zones.”
“The Epic center was...the first step toward creating a no-go zone in Texas.” – Debbie Georgatos [19:58]
6. The Role of the Attorney General in the “Fight Against Islamism”
- Aaron Reitz, candidate for Texas Attorney General, lays out a combative agenda:
“Islam is incompatible with Western civilization...the invasion of millions and millions...of Islamists...is spelling doom for our country.” [32:37] “I want to treat the Islamists in Texas like the Feds treated the mafia in the 70s, 80s and 90s…we are going to smoke out the Islamists in Texas.” [34:55]
- Emphasizes importance of the upcoming Attorney General race for enforcing any anti-Sharia law measures.
7. The Broader Narrative—Europe as a Cautionary Tale
- Guests, referencing Glenn Beck and Geert Wilders, urge listeners to “learn from Europe’s mistakes”; Bannon notes the “fall of Europe to jihad.”
“Are we going to be like Europe and just let Paris go...Are you prepared to fight for the Judeo Christian west?” – Steve Bannon [08:23]
8. Combating “Civilizational Threats” with Mobilization
- Guests repeatedly return to mobilizing the Texas grassroots, directing them to online resources and encouraging turnout for the March 3rd GOP primary and Attorney General election.
- Georgatos: “We are developing a website banSharia.com and that is to back our effort in Texas. BanSharia.com is going to have all the information you will need.” [27:36]
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- Steve Bannon: “Put on a ballot a proposition to prohibit Sharia law in the state of Texas. Can we do that? Can we get 80%?...Are you prepared to fight for your state?” [05:57]
- Debbie Georgatos: “We want you to do something about the obvious Islamic invasion of Texas as [an] Islamic conquest of Texas happening before our very eyes.” [11:41]
- Aaron Reitz: “Islam is incompatible with Western civilization. The very fabric of the American constitutional republic depends first and foremost on a foundation of Christian civilization.” [32:37]
- Grant Stinchfield: “He [Bannon] is literally, I believe, the leader of the grassroots Make America Great Again, America first movement in America.” [03:38]
- Kevin Posobic (on Minneapolis protests): “They were just there to terrorize local hotel guests...Any kind of instrument they could use—pots and pans, trumpets, drums, bucket drums, lots and lots of whistles.” [40:38]
- Bannon (on the geopolitical stakes): “As Texas goes, so goes the nation. As the nation goes, so goes the world.” [05:57]
Important Timestamps
| Time | Segment/Quote/Event | |--------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:00–01:02 | Bannon and guests introduce theme: perceived global battle against Western civilization, with Texas as a focus | | 01:02–03:38 | Georgatos warns about Islamic radicals, quotes alleged radical imams | | 05:48–07:18 | Bannon rallies crowd for anti-Sharia law proposition in Texas, “Can we get 80%?” | | 11:41–13:20 | Georgatos explains the Texas ballot initiative and its significance | | 19:58–23:07 | Discussion of “no-go zones,” the "explanatory memorandum," and “civilization jihad” | | 32:37–36:21 | Aaron Reitz outlines his plans as prospective Attorney General to “smoke out the Islamists” | | 40:38–43:47 | Kevin Posobic reports on civil unrest in Minneapolis involving Antifa | | 46:45–49:42 | Glenn Story and Bannon discuss grassroots mobilization and the upcoming War Room Texas launch |
Resources & Calls to Action
- For Information on the Anti-Sharia Effort:
- BanSharia.com (in development, per Georgatos)
- Georgatos’ show: AmericaCanWeTalk.org
- Guest social media (e.g., Aaron Reitz on X: @AaronReitz)
- Upcoming Key Dates:
- Texas GOP Primary ballot (including the anti-Sharia proposition): March 3rd
- Early voting: Starts February 17th in Texas
Tone and Style
The episode is combative, urgent, and apocalyptic in tone, frequently referring to the situation in Texas as a battle of civilizations. Religious and nationalist language is used liberally, with near-constant calls for action and resistance. There is repeated drawing of lines between "patriots" and external/internal threats, with Texas framed as a linchpin to saving America and, by extension, Western civilization.
Summary for Non-Listeners
This episode of Bannon’s War Room centers on the claim that Texas is under “Islamic invasion,” with guests advocating for a GOP ballot proposition banning Sharia law and encouraging listeners to mobilize in upcoming elections. The program echoes warnings about lessons from Europe, positions Texas as pivotal, and directly links state politics to a global existential fight. Conversations mix grassroots organizing strategy with alarmist rhetoric about civilization, with a heavy emphasis on political engagement targeting the March 3rd GOP primary.