Bannon’s War Room – Episode 4789

Date: September 19, 2025
Main Topics: CDC Vaccine Board Meeting, The Fall of Jimmy Kimmel, Charlie Kirk’s Assassination, Attack on Media Institutions, Vaccine Policy Changes, Tribute to Boone Cutler, International Geopolitics

Overview

Steve Bannon’s War Room episode 4789 covers a high-impact news day, focusing on the fallout from Jimmy Kimmel’s removal from ABC following controversial comments, the broader movement against liberal-leaning media institutions, and significant developments regarding CDC vaccine policy. The episode also pays tribute to the late Boone Cutler, discusses the conspiracy narrative surrounding Charlie Kirk’s assassination, and explores global economic and security threats.

Key Segments and Discussion Points

1. The Aftermath of Jimmy Kimmel’s Cancelation

Segment Start: [00:00]

• Bannon recaps the cancellation of "Jimmy Kimmel Live," following comments made about Charlie Kirk’s assassination, highlighting what he and guests see as a crackdown on dissenting voices.
• The team frames Kimmel’s removal as part of a broader "deconstruction" of media outlets said to be aligned against MAGA and Trump, emphasizing a victory for the movement.
• Notable quote:
  • "We've hit a hornet’s nest... ABC is pulling Jimmy Kimmel live off the air indefinitely following Kimmel’s comments about Charlie Kirk." — [A, 00:41]
  • "Jimmy Kimmel shut down because he tried to... smear the MAGA movement and really denigrated the memory of Charlie Kirk by lying like he does all the time." — [A, 07:47]

Analysis from Panelists

[02:16–06:11]

• Guest analysts argue that this is not just "cancel culture," but rather the enforcement of ideological conformity in mass media, comparable to tactics used by authoritarian regimes.
• Concerns are raised that the trend marks the consolidation of pro-Trump control over American media—a point Bannon boasts is just the beginning:
  • "We’re not near the end of the playbook. We’re just flipping through the beginning chapters..." — [A, 07:04]
• Critique of hypocrisy on free speech:
  • "Did you hear any of these people... complain or say First Amendment and free speech... when Twitter and Facebook ripped off President Trump?" — [A, 08:50]
• Calls for CBS to cancel Stephen Colbert next, arguing both shows lose money and act as "payments in kind" to the Democratic Party.

2. MAGA Strategy Against Media and NGOs

Segment Start: [10:17]

• Bannon outlines a broader strategy: dismantle perceived "liberal" institutions, roll up NGOs and media partners tied to "terrorist organizations" like Antifa.
• Reiterates President Trump's call to designate Antifa a domestic terrorist group, enabling investigation and prosecution of affiliated media, NGOs, and financiers:
  • "Antifa needs to be designated as a domestic terrorist organization... and then we ought to round up the media types working with them as accessories." — [A, ~16:00]

Notable Quote:

• "There’s nothing to unify with. Are you going to give a group hug to that crowd?" — [A, 19:27]

3. CDC Vaccine Board Meeting and Policy Shifts

Segment Start: [21:26]
Guests: Dr. Merrill Nass, discussion on new vaccine guidelines

Dr. Merrill Nass Explains (with Bannon Prompting)

• The CDC’s vaccine advisory committee (ACIP) — recently replaced by new appointees under Secretary Kennedy, including Dr. Robert Malone — met to consider changes in childhood vaccine schedules.
• Discussions focused on risks of the combined MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella, varicella) vaccine in infants, particularly an increased risk of seizures when administered to 12-month-olds.
  • "If you use the combined shot... you’re approximately twice as likely to induce a seizure in that baby..." — Dr. Merrill Nass [F, 25:45]
• Committee also considered delaying the hepatitis B vaccine from birth to one month—a move called "minimal but symbolically huge" by Dr. Nass.
• Bannon frames these as monumental, suggesting "the barbarians are inside the gates" and predicting a fierce response from the pharmaceutical industry.
  • "This is the turnaround day, right? This is the first time we don’t just keep adding, adding, adding vaccines to the schedule..." — Dr. Merrill Nass [F, 30:49]

Analysis and Framing

• Bannon and guests depict these changes as groundbreaking reversals in public health policy and validation of long-held vaccine-skeptical positions.
• Bannon lauds Dr. Nass and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for challenging "the $1.5 trillion vaccine industry," promising ongoing coverage as the board turns to the COVID vaccine for infants the next day.

4. Gold, Economic Warfare, and Geopolitics

Segment Start: [34:15]
Guest: Philip Patrick (Birch Gold)

• Discussion on surging gold prices amid record central bank purchases, U.S. currency risks, and international moves (BRICS, Russia/China) to "de-dollarize."
• Connection drawn between economic turbulence, war risk, and gold as a defensive asset.
• Bannon links international economic unrest directly to the ongoing political and cultural fight at home.

Notable Quote:

• "Gold’s price doesn’t have a ceiling because currency’s value doesn’t have a floor." — Philip Patrick [G, 34:41]

5. National Security: Threats from China & Russia

Segment Start: [44:44]

• Panelists discuss rising threats of direct and indirect attack from China and Russia, including cyber, drone, and nuclear escalations.
• Warnings about CCP land ownership near U.S. military installations and the potential for surprise or hybrid warfare.
  • "I do believe in my heart of hearts, if Putin thinks he’s going to lose... he’s going to start hitting other countries inside of NATO..." — H, [46:40]

6. Tribute to Boone Cutler and Warfighter Mental Health

Segment Start: [47:00]
Guest: Maureen Bannon

• Emotional tribute to Boone Cutler, paratrooper, veteran advocate, author (with Gen. Flynn) on fifth-generation warfare, who died of a heart attack.
• Maureen Bannon describes the "Spartan Pledge" — an anti-suicide ritual for veterans, using a sword made from World Trade Center steel.
  • "I will not take my own life by my own hand until I talk to my battle buddy first..." — The Spartan Pledge, performed live [A/H/I, 47:36]
• Boone Cutler’s story and legacy of supporting the warfighter community, mental health, and veteran suicide prevention are highlighted.

Notable Quotes (Speaker / Timestamp)

• "If you say something the leader doesn’t like, you’re probably at risk of getting axed." — Guest B [02:54]
• "They only do it [defend free speech] when they’re losing." — Steve Bannon [10:00]
• "We are going to deconstruct the administrative state... destroy the institutions that have tried to perform a color revolution on the American people." — Bannon [07:33]
• "This is the turnaround day, right? This is the first time we don’t just keep adding, adding, adding vaccines to the schedule..." — Dr. Merrill Nass [30:49]
• "Gold’s price doesn’t have a ceiling because currency’s value doesn’t have a floor." — Philip Patrick [34:41]
• "If Putin thinks he’s going to lose and he’s going to die, I think he’s going to start hitting other countries inside of NATO." — H [46:40]
• "I will not take my own life by my own hand until I talk to my battle buddy first..." — The Spartan Pledge [47:36]

Timestamps for Major Segments

• Kimmel/Media Crackdown & Analysis: [00:00] – [19:27]
• Vaccine Policy & Dr. Nass Interview: [21:26] – [33:17]
• Gold/Economic Geopolitics: [34:15] – [41:41]
• National Security Threats: [44:44] – [46:51]
• Boone Cutler Tribute & Spartan Pledge: [47:00] – [50:33]

Closing and Tone

The episode’s tone is unapologetically combative, celebrating perceived victories over opposition media figures and institutions, while warning that more aggressive purges are coming. The discussion of vaccine governance is framed as a watershed moment, while deep concern is expressed over both foreign threats and the cultural battle at home. The tribute to Boone Cutler injects moments of sobriety and emotional weight amid otherwise triumphalist rhetoric.

Summary Takeaways

• Media Purge: Show hails the removal of Jimmy Kimmel as precedent, promises more action against perceived enemies in media and supports imposing ideological alignment.
• Vaccine Policy: Major changes at the CDC’s advisory level are seen as a breakthrough for vaccine skeptics, with expectations that the industry will fight back fiercely.
• Geopolitics and Economy: The episode draws a direct line between global instability, de-dollarization, and the prospect of world war, recommending gold as a critical hedge.
• Veteran Mental Health: A heartfelt tribute underscores the importance of supporting veterans’ wellbeing and commemorates Boone Cutler’s life and contributions.
• Overall Message: The War Room frames these developments as victories in a larger existential struggle, encouraging supporters to remain vigilant and proactive.

End of Summary