Bannon’s War Room Episode 4967: Stopping Dual Citizenship In The US; Pentagon Briefing

Date: December 2, 2025
Host: Steve Bannon
Key Guests: Matt Van Epps, Garrett Galile, Jack Posobic, Dave Brat, Megan Basham

Episode Overview

This episode of Bannon’s War Room delivers a multifaceted look at political activism, strategy, and ongoing policy debates at both the state and national level. Key themes include an urgent congressional race in Tennessee, a pivotal redistricting battle in Indiana, the manipulation of empathy in evangelical circles, and updates from high-stakes Pentagon and White House events. The War Room leverages voices from grassroots organizers, political analysts, and reporters on the ground, aiming to give listeners immediate action steps and insider perspectives on pressing issues for the Maga and America First movements.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Tennessee 7th Congressional District Election Push

(00:52–05:00)

Guest: Matt Van Epps (Republican candidate, Army combat veteran)

• Critical Race: Van Epps emphasizes the urgency of voter turnout in the Tennessee 7th, highlighting strong early voting but warning that the margin is slim.
• High-Profile Support: Speaker of the House Mike Johnson spent the prior day campaigning across the district; former President Trump rallied support via teleconference.
• Action Steps for Supporters:
  • All Republicans and “freedom-loving Americans” encouraged to vote by 7pm.
  • Directed listeners to campaign resources and social media for updates:
    • Website: matt4tn.com
    • Social: @matt4tn on Facebook/X, @mattfortennessee on Instagram.
  • Quote:

    "Your vote might be the one that decides this election and it decides the direction we're going to move this country. And that's an America first direction."
    — Matt Van Epps (02:28)

2. Indiana Redistricting Showdown

(05:00–13:48)

Guest: Garrett Galile (National Enterprise Director, Turning Point Action)

• “Nine–Oh” Map: Indiana GOP considering a map reshaping congressional seats to ensure a 9-0 Republican delegation; met with resistance even within the party.
• Turning Point’s Strategy:
  • Grassroots mobilization for a rally at the Indiana State Capitol, aiming to show party leaders the depth of base support.
  • Breaking news: Governor Mike Braun and Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith confirmed as rally speakers.
• Doxxing Incident:
  • Galile shares personal intimidation story after activism (“Over the target—you become the target”).
• Motivation Messaging:
  • Emphasis on the stakes for national politics if Democrats retake the House, including potential impeachment threats to Trump.
  • Critique of GOP infighting: Some Indiana Republicans oppose the new map due to “petty reasons or self righteousness.”
• Action Steps:
  • Rally: Friday, December 5th, noon, Indiana State Capitol Rotunda.
  • Info: tpaction.com/rallyindiana
• Notable Quotes:

  "The bottom line is, if we lose the House next year, Democrats are gonna make it extremely difficult on the Trump administration to do anything."
  — Garrett Galile (07:22)
  "When you're over the target, you become the target."
  — Garrett Galile (10:56)

3. The Youth Vote, Redistricting, and Conservative Mobilization

(16:52–20:09)

Hosts: Steve Bannon, Dave Brat

• Mobilizing Margins: Youth activism credited for Trump’s victories; Turnout essential for overcoming “numbers gap.”
• Empowerment of Young Conservatives:

  "...the young people right now, right? The young men and women, the 20 year olds, 25 year olds, they're kind of the prophetic voice out there... they're calling it like they see it."
  — Dave Brat (19:28)

4. Empathy as a Battleground in Evangelical Christianity

(20:41–34:48)

Guest: Megan Basham (Journalist, Author), with Dave Brat

• Axios Article Reaction: Basham discusses how “empathy” is being weaponized to shift evangelicals leftward, pressuring churches on issues like immigration, BLM, and LGBTQ rights.
• Distinction Between Empathy and Compassion:
  • Empathy, per Basham, can be used to stifle inquiry and accountability within Christian circles.
• Immigration NGOs Case Study:
  • Basham details financial ties between World Relief (an evangelical NGO) and the federal government for refugee resettlement, highlighting a case where a refugee committed violence shortly after policy debate.
  • Criticism of evangelical leaders for aligning with progressive causes without accountability.
• Action and Accountability:
  • Basham calls for a refusal to allow leadership “rehab tours” unless there is repentance from those who led the flock astray during activist movements.
• Notable Quotes:

  "Empathy demands that we don't ask questions, that we don't look at issues of justice..."
  — Megan Basham (21:37)
  "What you can take comfort in is knowing that eventually the truth is going to come out and a whole lot of people are suddenly going to pretend like they were on your side all along."
  — Megan Basham (30:40)
  “If you showed in the day of battle that you were going to bend the knee, then you no longer get to be trusted as a leader.”
  — Megan Basham (33:54)

5. Pentagon & White House Briefings: Foreign Policy and Internal Tensions

(38:22–44:30)

Guest Correspondent: Jack Posobic (at the Pentagon)

• Military Tensions and Media Scrutiny:
  • Update on the day’s Pentagon briefing with Jack Posobic and other MAGA reporters pressing the Pentagon on drone strikes and US military posture in Venezuela.
  • Ongoing investigations into former Trump’s Secretary of War’s rules of engagement.
  • Bipartisan scrutiny; Republicans cooperating with Democrats in probes, fueling talk of establishment resistance to "America First" leadership.
• Key Quote:

  “They’re using Pete Hegseth to get to Trump.”
  — Jack Posobic (41:41)

6. President’s Cabinet Meeting: Economic Boasting and Federal Reserve Talk

(45:09–52:27)

Speaker: Unidentified official (presumably President Trump)

• Economic Claims:
  • Boasts of $18 trillion in new investments in ten months versus $1 trillion in the previous administration’s four years.
  • Denouncement of Democrat “affordability” narrative; contrasts current energy, grocery, and mortgage rates with those during “the worst inflation in U.S. history.”
  • Teases announcement of new Federal Reserve chair next year.
• Notable Quotes:

  "In 10 months, we have more than $18 trillion. Is that right, Scott? It’s even going to be higher than that."
  — [Presumed] President Trump (46:13)
  “The word affordability is a Democrat scam...they had the worst inflation in the history of our country.”
  — [Presumed] President Trump (46:49)

Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

• “This is the primal scream of a dying regime.” — Steve Bannon (00:02)
• “If we lose the House next year, Democrats are gonna make it extremely difficult on the Trump administration to do anything.” — Garrett Galile (07:22)
• “Empathy demands that we don’t ask questions, that we don’t look at issues of justice…” — Megan Basham (21:37)
• “If you showed in the day of battle that you were going to bend the knee, then you no longer get to be trusted as a leader.” — Megan Basham (33:54)
• “They want liberal hegemony. That’s what this fight is about. And they’re using Pete Hegseth to get to Trump.” — Jack Posobic (41:41)

Key Timestamps

• Tennessee 7th Election Drive: 00:52–05:00
• Indiana Redistricting Discussion: 05:00–13:48
• The Youth Vote & Conservative Mobilization: 16:52–20:09
• Empathy and Evangelical Politics: 20:41–34:48
• Pentagon/White House Briefings: 38:22–44:30
• Cabinet Meeting & Economic Updates: 45:09–52:27

Additional Resources & Calls to Action

• Get out the vote in Tennessee 7 — matt4tn.com
• Attend the Turning Point rally in Indiana — tpaction.com/rallyindiana
• Follow Megan Basham’s work — Shepherds for Sale, @MegBasham on X

This episode elevates direct, on-the-ground organizing, criticizes both progressive and establishment GOP influence, and urges listeners to stay vigilant and mobilized in the face of high-stakes policy and culture battles.