Episode Summary: Bannon's War Room – Episode 4345: Preparing For A Fight Over Legal Mass Deportations

Release Date: March 18, 2025
Host: Stephen K. Bannon
Podcast: WAR ROOM by WarRoom.org

1. The Battle Over Legal Mass Deportations

[00:00 – 02:04]
The episode opens with Unnamed Speaker 1 highlighting the unprecedented use of wartime authority in peacetime by the Trump administration. This strategy is currently targeting Venezuelan nationals, deporting them to Salvadoran prisons without due process. Speaker 1 warns of the slippery slope where multiple groups could be similarly stripped of their rights, stating:

“If the courts allow this, it could be one group after another that's just whisked away and put in Salvadoran prison with no access to anybody.”
[00:00]

2. Political Motivations Behind Deportations

[02:04 – 03:44]
David poses a question about President Trump's campaign promise of mass deportations, suggesting it serves as a perfect test case for expanding executive power. Unnamed Speaker 2 and Unnamed Speaker 3 discuss the political calculus, noting Trump’s strong support on immigration issues despite economic grievances among voters. Speaker 3 explains:

“Polling has shown... voters, by and large, are very happy with how he's handled illegal immigration.”
[02:16]

3. Federal Courts and Constitutional Crisis

[03:23 – 04:50]
[Unnamed Speaker 4] draws a parallel between Senator Cotton’s confrontation with a judge and the 1957 school integration crisis in Arkansas. He emphasizes the danger of the executive branch ignoring federal court orders, stating:

“It's just how much of this is... when that happens, you don't have rule of law.”
[04:50]

4. International Affairs: Israeli Actions in Gaza

[04:50 – 06:37]
Unnamed Speaker 5 and Brian Glenn delve into the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas. They discuss Israel’s renewed assault on Gaza, targeting mid-level Hamas commanders and the worsening humanitarian crisis due to cut-off aid and essential services. Speaker 5 notes:

“The Israeli minister of defense... said that they're going to rain hell on Hamas.”
[05:01]

5. The Heritage Foundation’s Role in the Trump Administration

[06:37 – 07:30]
David inquires about the relationship between the Heritage Foundation and the Trump administration. Unnamed Speaker 3 responds, describing Heritage as an extension of the Trump political machinery, particularly in immigration:

“Heritage has transformed from a conservative think tank into an extension of the Trump administration...”
[06:49]

6. Treasury Department Developments and IRS Whistleblowers

[07:30 – 19:55]
The discussion shifts to significant developments in the Treasury Department. Miranda Devine provides an in-depth analysis of IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joe Ziegler, who exposed Hunter Biden's tax crimes. She details their promotion by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant as senior advisers to reform the IRS:

“IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joe Ziegler... Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant has promoted them.”
[17:09]

Miranda further critiques the obstruction faced by these whistleblowers, emphasizing:

“They have spent the last two years being punished and ostracized by their bosses at the IRS.”
[19:55]

7. The Deep State and Executive Power

[19:55 – 32:26]
Stephen K. Bannon and Miranda Devine engage in a vigorous debate about the existence and influence of the deep state within the U.S. government. Bannon asserts that the deep state is an unelected fourth branch, entrenched in agencies like the CIA and FBI, actively opposing President Trump’s agenda:

“This deep state... they think they get to run the country, and we're supposed to shut up and sit down and do what we're told.”
[32:50]

Miranda concurs, describing the deep state as being in league with Democrats to undermine Trump:

“This deep state is implacably opposed to Donald Trump... to the very existence of the deep state.”
[27:52]

8. Judicial Overreach and Executive Authority

[32:26 – 39:36]
Mike Davis outlines the challenges faced by President Trump as DC federal judges issue temporary restraining orders (TROs) against his executive actions, particularly in deportations and foreign aid allocations. He criticizes the judiciary’s interference with executive functions:

“It's a violation of Article 2 of the Constitution... they're sabotaging the presidency.”
[37:46]

Stephen K. Bannon adds that the judiciary is not relinquishing power and remains entrenched:

“They are dug in. That's exactly the phrase... they are dug in and they're going to play you.”
[37:52]

9. The Release of the Kennedy Files

[39:02 – 40:25]
The conversation moves to the impending release of the Kennedy assassination files. Bannon speculates on the contents, dismissing the CIA assassination theory but suggesting the files will reveal systemic issues:

“If the Central Intelligence Agency assassinated the President... I don't personally believe that.”
[39:36]

10. Final Strategies and Call to Action

[40:25 – 41:42]
Stephen K. Bannon emphasizes the ongoing struggle against the deep state, calling for continued vigilance and resistance:

“We are very much in the thick of this thing right now.”
[31:24]

11. Conclusion

The episode concludes with Stephen K. Bannon reaffirming the necessity of fighting against entrenched government bureaucracies and judicial overreach, maintaining that the battle for the Republic is far from over. He urges listeners to stay informed and engaged in the ongoing political struggle.

Notable Quotes

• Unnamed Speaker 1 [00:00]:
  “If the courts allow this, it could be one group after another that's just whisked away and put in Salvadoran prison with no access to anybody.”

• Unnamed Speaker 3 [02:22]:
  “Polling has shown... voters, by and large, are very happy with how he's handled illegal immigration.”

• Unnamed Speaker 4 [04:50]:
  “When that happens, you don't have rule of law.”

• Unnamed Speaker 5 [05:01]:
  “The Israeli minister of defense... said that they're going to rain hell on Hamas.”

• Brian Glenn [12:17]:
  “Without a doubt, Trump is no stranger to the court system. As we all know, he will win on this.”

• Miranda Devine [17:09]:
  “IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joe Ziegler... Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant has promoted them.”

• Mike Davis [32:26]:
  “It's a violation of Article 2 of the Constitution... they're sabotaging the presidency.”

• Stephen K. Bannon [39:36]:
  “If the Central Intelligence Agency assassinated the President... I don't personally believe that.”

• Stephen K. Bannon [31:24]:
  “We are very much in the thick of this thing right now.”

Conclusion

Episode 4345 of Bannon`s War Room provides a fervent examination of the Trump administration's aggressive immigration policies, the constitutional battles unfolding in federal courts, and the pervasive influence of what the hosts describe as the deep state. Through incisive discussions and strategic commentary, the episode underscores the ongoing struggle between executive authority and institutional resistance, while also touching on international conflicts and internal governmental reforms. For listeners seeking an in-depth analysis of the political maneuvers shaping the United States, this episode offers a comprehensive and engaging narrative.