Podcast Title: Bannon’s War Room
Host/Author: WarRoom.org
Episode: 4270: Fighting Back Against Budget Increases; Trillion Dollar Spending To Cripple The American Working Class
Release Date: February 14, 2025

1. Introduction to Fiscal Concerns

The episode kicks off with Stephen K. Bannon and his guest Andy Biggs, a prominent Republican Congressman, delving deep into the alarming state of the United States' federal budget. They express profound concern over the soaring national debt, which, according to Andy Biggs ([26:49]), stands at $2 trillion, a figure confirmed by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).

Andy Biggs:
"When Republicans came out of Miami, they were talking at 30 billion a year as their cut number for 10 years. Think about that, how absurd that is."
([26:49])

2. Breakdown of Budgetary Challenges

a. Deficit and Spending Cuts

Stephen K. Bannon raises the issue of mandatory vs. discretionary spending, emphasizing the difficulty in achieving substantial cuts without bipartisan cooperation. Andy Biggs discusses the reconciliation package, which allows for mandatory spending cuts but excludes discretionary spending due to Senate filibuster rules.

Andy Biggs:
"This means that you're not including all the Doge cuts that are being found, right? So that's bad."
([30:55])

b. Impact on Federal Programs

The conversation highlights how current budget proposals fail to address critical areas:

• Medicaid Cuts: Stephen K. Bannon supports cutting Medicaid for illegal aliens while stressing the need to prioritize defense spending.

• Defense Budget: They argue that the 3.4% of GDP allocated to defense is insufficient compared to other nations and advocate for reallocating funds to secure national interests more effectively.

Stephen K. Bannon:
"Our defense budget is a percentage of GDP. They pay under 2. And I was tasked with sitting down with these guys, said, yo, yo, yo, it's not even two when you go in there."
([32:16])

3. Geopolitical Strategies and National Security

a. Combating the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)

Stephen K. Bannon outlines a strategic approach to counter the CCP, emphasizing economic separation and technological barriers to prevent their influence.

Stephen K. Bannon:
"Cut them off from our capital markets and cut them off from our technology. I mean really cut them off."
([20:XX])

b. Relations with Russia and Europe

The discussion touches on the complex relationships with Russia and European nations. Professor Naropat provides insights into how USAID and the CCP have influenced political landscapes in India and Europe, leading to the rise of extremist ideologies due to economic hardships.

Professor Naropat:
"If there is a kinetic conflict, God forbid, there's a kinetic conflict... we need to have a force that can react and act in such a manner that the CCP itself gets destroyed."
([17:35])

4. Border Security and Wall Building

A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to border security, highlighting the successful construction of a border wall by Ben Berkwam and discussing its strategic importance.

Ben Berkwam:
"We built the wall. It had to be built. You got to stop that flowing."
([37:24])

Stephen K. Bannon:
"This is one of the best projects ever done in the private sector in America. The wall that the Democrats said couldn't be built... it's the best wall."
([38:39])

5. Economic Policies Affecting the Working Class

The hosts and guests discuss how excessive federal spending and budget deficits are adversely impacting the American working class. They argue that high taxes, reduced job opportunities, and the outsourcing of jobs are undermining the economic stability of average Americans.

Stephen K. Bannon:
"The working class in this country have been so underpaid by the corporations we gave tax breaks to and the people that the corporations shipped all the jobs overseas."
([23:XX])

6. Strategic Alliances and Political Movements

The podcast emphasizes the importance of building alliances with like-minded political figures and leveraging grassroots movements to counteract current government policies. Professor Naropat praises the collaboration between Prime Minister Modi of India and President Trump, highlighting their shared nationalist goals.

Professor Naropat:
"Trump 2.0 has done us a great favor by exposing the lens to which organizations such as USAID have basically interfered with politics in India."
([17:35])

7. Concluding Insights and Future Actions

In the closing segments, Stephen K. Bannon and Andy Biggs reiterate the urgency of addressing the federal budget crisis. They call for continued efforts to implement meaningful spending cuts and advocate for policies that support the working class and national security.

Stephen K. Bannon:
"We're knocking them down. President Trump. Days of thunder, years of lightning. We're crushing it."
([42:26])

Andy Biggs:
"I'm still pushing for that. I'm still hoping we're going to get there. There are several other mechanisms to get there."
([26:49])

8. Notable Quotes

• Steve Bannon:
  "This is the primal scream of a dying regime. Pray for our enemies because we're going medieval on these people."
  ([00:02])

• Stephen K. Bannon:
  "It's going to happen."
  ([00:02])

• Andy Biggs:
  "When Republicans came out of Miami, they were talking at 30 billion a year as their cut number for 10 years. Think about that, how absurd that is."
  ([26:49])

• Professor Naropat:
  "If there is a kinetic conflict... we need to have a force that can react and act in such a manner that the CCP itself gets destroyed."
  ([17:35])

9. Final Thoughts

Episode 4270 of Bannon’s War Room offers a comprehensive critique of the United States' fiscal policies and their broader implications on national security and the American working class. Through in-depth discussions with political figures and experts, the hosts shed light on the urgent need for substantial budgetary reforms and strategic geopolitical maneuvers to safeguard the nation's future.