Bannon’s War Room, Episode 5098: Stopping Sharia Takeover In Texas; The Invisible Coup

Air Date: January 27, 2026
Host: Steve Bannon (WarRoom.org)
Key Guests: Brian Harrison, Peter Schweizer, Matt Schlapp, Mike Lindell

Episode Overview

This episode centers on what the panel perceives as an existential threat from "Sharia law" in Texas and discusses alleged abuses of the H1B visa program within the Texas public university system. The theme extends to a broader narrative of a coordinated “invisible coup” against American sovereignty and values, allegedly orchestrated by foreign powers and aided by U.S. elites. Bannon and his guests frame Texas as the decisive battleground for the future of Western civilization, highlighting recent grassroots victories, legislative priorities, and a push for immediate conservative action.

Key Discussions and Insights

1. The H1B Program and Public Universities in Texas

• Brian Harrison argues that Texas’s reputation as a conservative stronghold belies a reality where public institutions are, in his words, “run by liberal progressive Marxists” (01:33).
• The Texas public university system ranks among the top 10 users (or “abusers”) of the H1B visa program; Harrison points out that Texas A&M alone employs hundreds of H1B visa holders, even for non-specialized jobs (02:18).
• Notable quote:

  “The inmates have been running the asylums...the Texas government, our public universities in particular, were taken as a whole, the Texas government was actually and has been a top 10 user or abuser of the H1B program in the entire state of Texas—it's an absolute outrage.”
  — Brian Harrison (03:42)

Recent "Victories" and Activism

• The War Room audience and Harrison take credit for getting the Texas A&M president fired and ending DEI programs, tying these “victories” to grassroots conservative activism (03:42–06:12).
• Harrison calls for urgent legislative oversight on property taxes, H1B visas, and what he terms the "Sharia law issue," stressing action is needed now, not in future legislative sessions (06:12).

2. “Sharia Law” as a Conservative Rallying Cry

• Bannon frames the anti-Sharia movement as the current focal point for Texas Republican primary voters and a “permission structure” for broader action nationwide (06:12–08:10).
• The episode references the proliferation of mosques and "Sharia tribunals" in Texas, characterizing these as part of a leftist plan to "corrupt and ultimately take over" America (08:10–10:43).
• Notable quote:

  “Texas is at the forefront. We are the line in the sand for the future of Western civilization...Texas is the crown jewel in the left’s plan to corrupt and ultimately take over these United States of America.”
  — Brian Harrison (08:10)

National and Regional Spillover

• Bannon claims Texas is setting a national precedent, with similar anti-Sharia efforts now spreading to Arizona, Oklahoma, and South Carolina (06:12).
• The movement is described as shifting from "fringe" to core among Republican voters, highlighted by concerns over immigration and demographic changes purportedly threatening American values (10:43).

3. The “Invisible Coup” and Immigration as a Weapon

Peter Schweizer Interview Segment (16:36–32:17)

• Schweizer’s new book, The Invisible Coup, is promoted as exposing how foreign adversaries and U.S. elites use immigration “as a weapon” against the U.S.
• Bannon and Schweizer identify China, Mexico, and Islamist groups as orchestrating “civilizational warfare” to undermine Western and Christian values.
• Schweizer draws parallels between historic attacks on the U.S. and modern immigration patterns, describing mass migration as a stealth weapon:

  “When you use migration as a weapon...who do you bomb, who do you attack? What army do you go after? ...You’re talking about tens of millions of people...”
  — Peter Schweizer (17:54)

• He alleges that both the Chinese Communist Party and Mexican officials employ sophisticated strategies (migrant media campaigns, diplomatic consulates, birthright citizenship) to build influence and destabilize America (22:39).
• Notable quotes:

  “[Mexican officials] are actively trying to radicalize migrants that live in the United States...There is a consulate in St. Paul, Minnesota, that has been working with some of the activist groups that are neck deep in this activism.”
  — Peter Schweizer (22:39)
  “China has an industrial scale model...every year, roughly 100,000 Chinese babies have been born in the United States who are then brought back to China where they are being raised...”
  — Peter Schweizer (27:13)

4. Political Strategies, Grassroots, and the Upcoming CPAC

Relocation of Focus to Texas

• Matt Schlapp (Chairman, CPAC) announces CPAC will be held in Texas, underscoring Texas as the frontline of the conservative movement and as a bulwark against “radicalized Muslims” and progressivism (33:48–36:54).
• Schlapp stresses a new era for conservative action, framing Texas as essential for both Trump’s influence and the survival of American freedom globally.

  “Texas and Florida...we’ll never lose them. That’s a mistake. The left is fighting like hell to infiltrate Florida and Texas. We’re going to join that fight.”
  — Matt Schlapp (34:15)

• The emphasis is “Actions, not words”—organizing and activating conservative grassroots is repeatedly cited as the key to success.

  “We have to start talking about what’s working on the ground...CPAC is all a part of that.”
  — Matt Schlapp (38:57)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Steve Bannon [00:02]:

  “This is the primal scream of a dying regime...We’re going medieval on these people.”

• Brian Harrison [03:42]:

  “Results over rhetoric, right? That’s what the voters of Texas demand and...deserve.”

• Peter Schweizer [17:54]:

  “Our foreign adversaries...view Western Christian civilization as the fundamental thing that must be defeated because it emphasizes individual rights...”

• Steve Bannon [21:05]:

  “Don’t think because what you see in the Somalians in the street [they are unsophisticated]...The people in back of it...could not be smarter. They have thought this thing through.”

• Matt Schlapp [37:40]:

  “Actions, not words. I think all of us have grown a little tired of people that just kind of like, pop into MAGA and then just talk, talk, talk, talk, talk.”

Important Timestamps

• [00:53–03:42]: Texas’ H1B “problem”; public universities criticized for visa use.
• [03:42–06:12]: Celebration of “conservative victories”; calls for immediate legislative hearings.
• [06:12–10:43]: Framing Texas as the frontline in a battle against “Sharia law” and progressive influence.
• [16:36–32:17]: Peter Schweizer interview—foreign adversaries, immigration as a weapon, Mexico/China specifics, promotion of The Invisible Coup.
• [33:48–38:57]: Matt Schlapp announces CPAC Texas, focuses on grassroots organizing as the core of future victories.

Tone and Style

The tone is urgent, militant, and combative, with frequent use of metaphors describing political activism as warfare and defeat as existential. The language leans heavily on rallying, motivational tropes, and a strong “us-vs-them” dynamic ("the line in the sand for Western civilization").

Summary & Flow

1. Opening Salvo — Setting the Stakes: Bannon opens with a dramatic metaphor about regime demise and frames the episode as a battle for America’s future.
2. Texas Under Threat? Harrison details what he sees as alarming trends in public hiring and university practices, then links them to broader grassroots victories via listener activism.
3. Sharia Law as a Conservative Rallying Point: The conversation expands to the perceived dangers of "Sharia law," with Texas presented as both battleground and bellwether.
4. The Broader Conspiracy Narrative: Schweizer deepens the theme, tying mass migration and demographic change to deliberate foreign subversion (China, Mexico), and calls for readers to engage by reading his new book.
5. CPAC Relocates — Mobilizing the Base: Schlapp echoes the sense of urgency and the necessity of action in Texas, painting grassroots organizing as crucial and inviting listeners to join CPAC's efforts.
6. Closing Motivation: Bannon returns to the need for action, using historical analogies to Washington and Lincoln in framing Trump, and encouraging continuous grassroots engagement.

This episode is a call to action for listeners who see themselves as the last line of defense for American values, focusing their energy on Texas as the decisive battleground for the nation’s future. The episode ties local Texas issues (university hiring, ballot initiatives) to a sweeping transnational narrative about immigration, culture, and national identity.