Bannon’s War Room: Episode 5087 – "The Invisible Coup"

Date: January 22, 2026
Host: Stephen K. Bannon
Guest: Peter Schweitzer (Author of "The Invisible Coup: How America's Elites and Foreign Powers Used Immigration as a Weapon")

Overview of the Episode

This episode centers on the newly released book "The Invisible Coup" by investigative journalist Peter Schweitzer. Bannon and Schweitzer argue that recent waves of mass migration into the United States are not mere accidents or failures of policy, but a deliberate strategy orchestrated by foreign powers—particularly Mexico and China—and abetted by American elites and NGOs. They frame this as an act of "civilizational warfare" that threatens U.S. sovereignty and national security.

The discussion is wide-ranging, delving into the organization behind illegal immigration, foreign meddling in U.S. politics, the role of NGOs, and the infiltration of American institutions by adversarial interests. Schweitzer claims these dynamics represent a form of "unrestricted warfare" against America.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Book’s Thesis: Immigration as a Weapon (00:02–05:43)

• Bannon frames the current crisis as the result of deliberate, organized efforts by hostile actors:

  "This is not anarchy or chaos at the border... This was highly organized." (02:01)

• Schweitzer asserts that migration is being weaponized by foreign powers to undermine U.S. sovereignty, not just for economic or cultural reasons:

  "What people were not looking at... was the weaponization of immigration and how it actually is a weapon deployed against us." (05:50)

2. Mexico’s Active Involvement and Apparatus in the U.S. (05:43–13:38)

• Schweitzer provides examples of Mexican officials openly discussing the “reclaiming” of U.S. territory and describes the outsized presence of Mexican consulates:

  "Mexico has 53 [consulates]. And I started looking at what Mexico is doing with those consulates and I found out that they're organizing protests... meddling in our politics. They were literally meeting with Democratic party activists in 2024." (07:36)

• Exposes that Mexican politicians living in the U.S. serve in the Mexican Congress, tasked with representing Mexican nationals—an "intrusion into our sovereignty":

  "Mexico has, living in the United States, dozens of elected officials that sit in the Mexican Senate... their job is to represent Mexicans living in the United States." (11:22)

• Bannon underscores:

  "This is the official policy of the Mexican government. ...Mexico as a national entity, as a political entity, is at war officially with the United States of America." (09:16)

3. Changing the Narrative: NGOs, Elites, and Mass Deportations (13:38–18:09)

• The discussion pivots to the alleged complicity of American NGOs and religious charities in facilitating illegal immigration.
• Bannon ties this to current debates over “mass deportations,” claiming new evidence will force a shift in policy:

  "The whole discussion of mass deportations is about to change because I guarantee you a lot of this information has not gotten to the Commander in Chief." (13:46)

4. Domestic Political Collaboration and the Census (19:48–24:21)

• Schweitzer argues that U.S. elites—primarily Democrats but with some Republican complicity—saw political advantages in mass migration:

  "The hierarchy of the Democratic Party realized in the 1990s that mass migration was a political winner for them." (20:18)

• Cites changes under Bill Clinton, Obama, and Biden to naturalization processes in election years.
• Adds that census counting of “persons” (not citizens) gives more political power and federal funds to states with large undocumented populations:

  “California... has four more congressional districts as a result of illegals being in that state now.” (21:50)

5. Foreign Penetration of U.S. Politics & Cooperation with Elites (24:21–26:38)

• Schweitzer reveals that a former Mexican government official advised both George W. Bush and John McCain campaigns on amnesty, exposing bipartisan naivete or complicity.
• Mexican sophistication:

  "They've penetrated part of our leadership class. And that, I think, explains part of the reason some of our elites are turning a blind eye." (25:54)

6. Cartels, Progressive International, and Open Borders Agenda (26:38–27:38)

• Claims Latin American drug cartels are now active in U.S. politics via organizations like Progressive International, founded by Bernie Sanders and joined by members of Congress.

  “Progressive International pushes... open borders... to end the war against the drug cartels.” (26:51)

7. China’s Role: Training Pilots, “Civilizational Warfare,” and Birthright Citizenship (30:10–42:51)

• Schweitzer asserts that China’s strategy mirrors “unrestricted warfare”—using all means short of direct military conflict.

  "These are acts of war. This is what the Chinese called unrestricted warfare. Political, psychological, economic." (30:58)

• Major revelation: U.S. flight schools are training thousands of Chinese pilots—some destined for China’s military.

  "They’re being trained right now at an Air Force base…close to a thousand pilots a year. …They go back to China. The best... train for the People's Liberation Army Air Force." (35:24)

• Explains Chinese strategies of "civilizational warfare" and "disintegration warfare":

  "The goal is to supplant the Christian civilization of the west and its obsession with individual rights." (37:29)

• Critiques U.S. policy on birthright citizenship; claims China has systematically used it for geopolitical advantage:

  "Every single year, roughly 100,000 Chinese babies have been born in the United States... These babies... are the children of elites, military officers." (41:01)
  "When they turn 18 years old...they’re going to be able to vote, donate to political campaigns...apply for government jobs. …This is what I call the Manchurian generation." (41:41)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Organized Migration:

• Bannon:

  "If that answer is to save my country, this country will be saved." (00:43)

On Mexico’s Ambitions:

• Schweitzer:

  "We're taking back portions of the United States. Let's hope that the gringos don't realize this..." (10:23, quoting a Mexican Press Association head)

• Bannon:

  "These are acts of war." (30:58)

On U.S. Elites & Mass Migration:

• Schweitzer:

  "They … realized mass migration was a political winner for them." (20:18) "Four congressional seats…from illegals in California…that’s more than the congressional delegations of 13 U.S. states." (22:15)

On Chinese Influence:

• Schweitzer:

  "We are training literally thousands of Chinese pilots who are going to be flying for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force..." (33:44) "The Chinese have perfected this model of subversion and they are going to use it against us…" (42:05) "This is the Manchurian generation." (41:41)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:02–02:30: Bannon introduces the immigration issue as a deliberate, organized "invasion."
• 05:43–13:38: Schweitzer details Mexico’s coordinated efforts and foreign consular presence.
• 19:48–24:21: Discussion of political parties’ incentives and impact of illegals on congressional apportionment.
• 26:38–27:38: Latin American drug cartel influence in U.S. politics.
• 30:10–42:51: China’s role: pilot training, subversive strategies, and "birthright" citizenship.
• 41:01–41:41: The "Manchurian generation" and demographic subversion.

Tone and Style

• Bannon: Combative, urgent, and militant ("We're going medieval on these people"; "We're not going to blink").
• Schweitzer: Methodical, investigative, deeply concerned, providing detailed citations and examples.

Summary Flow

The episode opens with Bannon’s rallying cry against what he sees as the orchestrated undermining of America. Through a lengthy and in-depth interview with Schweitzer, the narrative unfolds: mass migration is characterized not as happenstance but as a multidimensional attack on U.S. sovereignty and identity, driven by hostile foreign governments and facilitated by domestic collaborators for political gain. The conversation ranges from Mexican and Chinese government strategies to the mechanics of U.S. political transformation—census, districting, and even the use of birthright citizenship laws—to the notion that America faces "civilizational warfare."

Schweitzer lays out how official Mexican policy now includes “taking back” the Southwest through demographic change and organized political activity. The host and guest both see NGOs and U.S. political and business elites as willing or unwitting accomplices, eager for political or economic benefit.

The episode crescendos with revelations about Chinese pilots training in the U.S., the infiltration of technology and education by Chinese nationals, and a warning about an approaching generation of birthright citizens with divided allegiance.

Calls to Action

• Bannon and Schweitzer demand immediate mass deportations and a rethinking of immigration policy.
• Repeatedly urge listeners to buy "The Invisible Coup," especially from local bookstores, to force the conversation into the mainstream.
• Encourage audience activism—"your agency is to get this book... we want action."

Further Reading & Actions

• Book Website: theinvisiblecoup.com
• Peter Schweitzer on Twitter: @peterschweitzer

For Those Who Haven’t Listened...

This episode presents a sweeping, conspiratorial view of mass migration as a hybrid war coordinated by foreign governments, facilitated by cartels, NGOs, and U.S. elites. The tone is alarmist and urgent, imploring listeners to adopt a war footing on immigration policy and to recognize the existential nature of the threat as presented by Bannon and Schweitzer.