Bannon’s War Room - Episode 5090 Summary

Channeling Andrew Jackson and Crushing Protests in Minnesota
Host: Stephen K. Bannon
Date: January 23, 2026

Overview

This episode focuses on the contemporary challenges to federal authority—particularly in Minnesota—drawing strong historical parallels to President Andrew Jackson’s handling of the 1832 Nullification Crisis. The show criticizes what it calls "insurrections" led by blue-state officials, highlighting issues ranging from immigration enforcement standoffs to globalist economic agendas. Bannon and his guests advocate for aggressive federal intervention and discuss the implications for national unity, state sovereignty, and the MAGA movement’s future.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. The Minnesota Crisis and the Jackson Analogy

[00:30 - 13:11]

• Historical Frame:
  • Stephen Bannon introduces the concept of channeling Andrew Jackson’s decisiveness during the Nullification Crisis. The analogy seeks to inspire a similarly forceful response from federal authorities toward current protests and state resistance, suggesting a potential invocation of the Insurrection Act.
  • Hayden Daniels (Federalist writer) describes Jackson’s unyielding stance:
    • Jackson mobilized troops and had Congress pass the Force Bill, threatening direct federal action against South Carolina’s refusal to obey tariff laws.
    • Jackson’s core principle: The U.S. is a union, not merely a compact—states may not pick and choose which federal laws to follow.
    • “If any state can just kind of pick and choose what, which laws it wants to follow, there's no real point of having a country.” (Daniels, 04:53)
  • Parallels are drawn to modern “sanctuary” cities and governors defying federal immigration enforcement, suggesting today’s crisis is “ten times” as severe as in 1832.
• Stakes and Recommendations:
  • Bannon and Daniels contend that failure to act decisively today, as in Jackson’s era, could unravel national unity as in the run-up to the Civil War.
  • Recommendation to President Trump:
    • Issue an ultimatum to Minnesota officials (Governor Walz, Mayor Frey): cooperate with federal authorities or face immediate action under the Insurrection Act.
    • “Back down, start cooperating with federal authorities, hand over the National Guard... or we're going to start seriously considering sending in other National Guard units to crack down on this…” (Daniels, 11:47)
    • Timeline: “At most 24 hours.” (Daniels, 12:33)
• Notable Quote:
  • “If I have to, I will enforce the rules.” (Bannon, paraphrasing Jackson, 06:10)

2. Rapid Responses: Law Enforcement and the Insurrection Act

[13:11 - 14:52]

• Ben Berkwam (field reporter) advocates skipping warnings: “100%. I wouldn't give them 24 hours. I would do it right now. Minneapolis. They’ve had plenty of opportunities.” (13:32)
• Immediate withdrawal of federal funds from sanctuary cities is suggested as a preliminary measure before deploying troops.

3. State-Level Flashpoints: Arizona’s AG and Activist Resistance

[16:28 - 27:58]

• Greg Roberg (Republican AG candidate) criticizes Arizona AG Kris Mayes for allegedly encouraging violence against ICE agents, noting legal misrepresentations around “stand your ground” laws.
• Arizona schools see student protests against ICE; public sentiment in the state is described as “boiling” over.
• Roberg’s campaign focus: “safe streets, strong borders, and secure elections.”
• Kathleen Wynne (county/state GOP chair candidate) highlights Republican strategies to retake state leadership, emphasizing voter registration and combating radical narratives.

4. National and Economic Context

[29:55 - 35:16]

• Bannon discusses the surge in gold and silver prices, viewing it as evidence of the “crumbling” post-WWII global order.
• The segment serves as context for later discussion on global finance and the World Economic Forum in Davos.

5. The Davos Globalist Agenda and Digital Financial Reset

[35:16 - 42:24]

• Noor Bin Ladin offers a deep-dive into the 2026 Davos session:
  • Emphasizes ongoing efforts to “tokenize” global assets, pushing toward a fully digital financial system (CBDCs, stablecoins).
  • Warns of centralization: “...with the digitalization of the entire financial structure... that's the key for total centralization of power and control... we will basically be living like serfs 2.0 where everything is a subscription model.” (Bin Ladin, 37:35)
  • Notes planned European CBDC launches, the erosion of online anonymity, and the rise of mandatory digital IDs for accessing basic services and the internet.
• Bannon labels this year’s Davos as “one of the most important” since 1971.

6. The Globalist Playbook: Ordo Ab Chao

[46:27 - 48:27]

• Bin Ladin critiques elites like Christine Lagarde for manufacturing problems (growing inequality) only to pretend to solve them with measures that consolidate elite control.
• Discusses U.S. withdrawal from the WHO as a “piece of good news.”

7. Immigration, Law, and Political Advocacy

[48:28 - 50:50]

• Taj Gill and other guests reiterate calls for the Insurrection Act and mass deportations; urge immediate executive action.
• Praises grassroots activism and support for law enforcement.

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• Stephen K. Bannon (Host):
  • “This is the primal scream of a dying regime. Pray for our enemies because we're going to medieval on these people.” [00:02]
  • “If I have to, I will enforce the rules.” [Paraphrasing Jackson, 06:10]
  • “Everything they do is nonsense. This is dangerous and she's raising money off it.” [23:48]
• Hayden Daniels (Federalist):
  • “If any state can just... pick and choose which laws it wants to follow, there's no real point of having a country.” [04:53]
  • “You will be held criminally responsible for anything that happens afterward. Full stop.” [11:51]
• Ben Berkwam:
  • “I wouldn’t give them 24 hours. I would do it right now. Minneapolis. They’ve had plenty of opportunities.” [13:32]
• Noor Bin Ladin:
  • “With the digitalization of the entire financial structure... that's the key for total centralization of power and control... we will basically be living like serfs 2.0.” [37:35]
  • “They manufacture the problems and then they pretend that they want to actually resolve these problems... it always leads to one thing, which is an increase in this gap between the different classes and this creation of a feudal system 2.0 that we've been discussing.” [46:59]
• Greg Roberg:
  • “The crazier they can get against ICE or law enforcement officials, the more money they can raise... this is a disaster... we’re coming in to fix this.” [20:38]
• Kathleen Wynne:
  • “We can’t be quiet, we can’t be polite. We have to be warriors. And I am a fighter and we will fight back. I assure you.” [26:53]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Jackson’s Nullification Crisis and Its Modern Relevance: 02:55–13:11
• Berkwam on Immediate Federal Action: 13:11–14:52
• Arizona “Stand Your Ground”/ICE Uproar: 16:28–23:48
• Davos & The Coming Digital Financial Reset: 35:16–42:24
• Bin Ladin’s Economic Warnings: 46:27–48:27

Tone and Style

• The episode is combative, urgent, and steeped in populist language.
• Presenters frequently cite historical precedents and draw vivid analogies between contemporary political conflicts and past national crises.
• There is a clear call to action for federal assertiveness, Republican political mobilization, and resistance to “globalist” agendas.

For Further Engagement

• Hayden Daniels: thefederalist.com | X: @HaydenWDaniel
• Greg Roberg: gregforaz.com | X/FB/Instagram: @gregforaz
• Kathleen Wynne: winforchair.com
• Noor Bin Ladin: norbinladin.substack.com | X: @norbinladin

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