Podcast Summary: Bannon's War Room Episode 4123: FBI Claims No Informants On J6; The Deep State Bait And Switch
Release Date: December 13, 2024

Overview

In Episode 4123 of Bannon's War Room, host Stephen K. Bannon delves into the recently released Department of Justice (DOJ) watchdog report concerning the January 6th Capitol riot. The discussion critically examines the findings, which assert the absence of undercover FBI agents at the Capitol during the events, while acknowledging the presence of 26 confidential human sources (CHS). Bannon, along with guests Mike Davis and Darren Beattie, interrogates the implications of the report, challenges the narratives presented by mainstream media, and calls for systemic accountability within federal agencies.

Key Discussions

1. DOJ Watchdog Report Findings

   • Stephen K. Bannon introduces the DOJ report, highlighting its contradiction to long-standing speculations among Trump allies that federal agents provoked the January 6th violence.

     "This finding runs directly counter to speculation from allies of President elect Donald Trump, who for years have suggested the violence that day was provoked by federal agents."
     [00:00]

   • Mike Davis clarifies that while no undercover agents participated or were present on the Capitol grounds, there were 26 CHS, mostly not assigned specifically to D.C. for monitoring.

     "There are only three or so who are actually tracking individuals and were assigned specifically by the FBI... they support Donald Trump and... might have traveled to D.C. but weren't doing it on behalf of the FBI."
     [00:26]

2. Interpretation of the Report

   • Stephen K. Bannon expresses no surprise at the report's conclusions, aligning them with prior criminal case discoveries.

     "If you've been following this story since January 6th, we knew through the discovery that came out in many of the criminal cases against January 6th participants..."
     [01:26]

   • Discussion on FBI's Informant Program:

     • Bannon emphasizes the extensive use of informants within extremist communities and their limited control over their activities.

       "They admonish them that they are not allowed to involve themselves in criminal activity, but you don't control them."
       [02:03]

     • Darren Beattie underscores the potential for continued conspiracy theories fueled by ongoing narratives from congressional members.

       "They are not based on fact."
       [02:54]

3. Call for Accountability and Reform

   • Bannon and Guests advocate for replacing the DOJ Inspector General to address perceived weaponization against political foes.

     "This inspector general needs to get replaced with some fresh blood there... there needs to be a real IG investigation..."
     [09:38]

   • Darren Beattie suggests a comprehensive criminal probe into the FBI's actions, linking past operations like Crossfire Hurricane to current allegations of intelligence agency politicization.

     "There needs to be a criminal probe... this all ties back to Crossfire Hurricane..."
     [07:30]

4. Critique of the Watchdog Report's Scope

   • Julie Kelly, another guest, critiques the report's brevity and perceived lack of substantive evidence, labeling it as mostly "filler."

     "An 88 page report that's mostly filler about Attorney General guidelines for the use of confidential human sources..."
     [17:45]

   • Mike Davis highlights significant omissions in the report, such as the lack of discussion on the January 6th pipe bomb, which he considers a "smoking gun."

     "Anything that does not discuss the pipe bomb is not serious in my view."
     [30:25]

5. Implications for Future Leadership and Investigations

   • Stephen K. Bannon connects the timing of FBI Director Chris Wray's resignation to the release of the watchdog report, suggesting it as an act of capitulation.

     "He capitulated to President Trump... it's just rumor."
     [11:50]

   • Mike Davis anticipates that incoming FBI Director Cash Patel will bring about significant reforms and accountability measures.

     "I'll need Director Cash Patel... to help me take this to the finish line."
     [36:12]

Conclusions and Calls to Action

Stephen K. Bannon and his guests conclude the episode by urging listeners to advocate for the replacement of key DOJ officials and to support investigations that aim to uncover deeper layers of alleged federal complicity in the January 6th events. They stress the importance of exposing what they term as the "Deep State" and restoring legitimacy to American institutions.

Notable Quotes

• Stephen K. Bannon:

  "The primal scream of a dying regime... it's going to happen."
  [02:19]

• Mike Davis:

  "What the IG Report omits is that one of these FBI informants was none other than the vice president of the Oath Keepers group."
  [23:01]

• Julie Kelly:

  "Unless one defense attorney told me... there's no way to get that figure."
  [17:45]

Final Remarks

This episode of Bannon's War Room presents a critical stance on the DOJ watchdog report, challenging official narratives and calling for systemic changes within federal agencies. Through in-depth discussions, the hosts and guests seek to rally support for their perspective on the events of January 6th and the broader implications for American governance.