Bannon's War Room — Episode 5120:

"The Storms Have Arrived; Reclaiming American Sovereignty From The CCP"

Date: February 5, 2026
Host: Steve Bannon
Podcast: WarRoom.org

Episode Overview

This episode of Bannon's War Room is anchored around the themes of national sovereignty, the preservation of American culture, and an urgent call to resist both the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influence in the U.S. and Democratic election strategies. A significant portion features live, faith-driven remarks by former President Donald Trump at the National Prayer Breakfast, followed by sharp commentary on border security, election integrity, immigration, and the alleged risks posed by Chinese nationals in U.S. institutions. The episode is charged with urgency, faith-infused nationalism, and a combative political tone.

Key Segments and Themes

1. Donald Trump at the National Prayer Breakfast

[00:00–09:44]

• Recognition of Persecuted Christians: Trump opens with a focus on U.S. action to protect Christians abroad, referencing airstrikes in Nigeria and his administration’s commitment.
• Bringing Back Christmas: Trump claims credit for "restoring" public use of the word Christmas in America.
• Middle East Peace & Global Diplomacy: He highlights his claimed achievements in ending multiple global conflicts, including Gaza, Armenia/Azerbaijan, and a Congo/Rwanda agreement.
  • “In one year, I've ended eight raging wars…” ([02:07] Trump)
• Celebrating American Courage & Faith: Shares the story of Emma Foltz and London Smith, counselors at a Texas camp, using their story to underscore faith’s endurance and American resilience.
  • "Quite simply, prayer is America's superpower." ([08:37] Trump)
• Memorable Quotes:
  • “You can only have peace, I find, through strength.” ([03:02] Trump)
  • “Prayer strengthens, prayers heal, prayer empowers, and prayer saves.” ([08:28] Trump)

2. Prayers for President Trump

[09:45–15:12]

• First Prayer: Seeks divine guidance, wisdom, and protection for Trump amid the “storms” of leadership.
  • “Surround him with advisors who speak honestly, serve faithfully and place the good of the nation first.” ([10:42] Prayer Leader)
• Second Prayer: Invokes unity, compassion for the vulnerable, and clarity for decision-making.
  • “Many people are not lazy. Many people are simply tired. Many people simply are not okay.” ([13:50] Prayer Leader 2)
• Trump’s Response (Spiritual Recitation):
  • “You may ask me how I know my Lord is real...But I know he's real today. He'll always be.” ([15:12–15:38] Trump)

3. Bannon Introduces the Day’s Major Struggles

[16:00–17:33]

• Significance of National Prayer Breakfast: Bannon frames the event as spiritually central and aligns Trump’s administration with divine favor.
• Political Jockeying and Committee Hearings: Bannon previews Congressional clashes (notably involving Scott Besant and Elizabeth Warren), setting an adversarial tone.

4. The 2026 Midterms: Election Security, Federalization, and ICE at the Polls

[17:33–22:36]

• Democratic Critique: Various commentators accuse Trump of seeking to rig elections through redistricting and federal intervention.
  • “Trump is putting the building blocks in place for an unconstitutional federal takeover of our elections.” ([17:52] Political Commentator 1)
• Trump’s View: Calls for federal involvement to prevent “corruption” in key swing-state cities.
  • “Take a look at Detroit. Take a look at Pennsylvania...horrible corruption on elections and the federal government should not allow that.” ([18:33] Trump)
• Steve Bannon’s Stance: Vows to deploy ICE agents at polling sites, vowing “never again” to allow a stolen election.
  • “ICE is going to be around the polls in the 2026 midterm elections.” ([19:21] Bannon)
  • “Never again...We will never again allow an election to be stolen.” ([20:03] Bannon)
• Concerns of Voter Suppression: Democratic voices sound alarms regarding targeting of minority communities and federal overreach.

5. Georgia Election Integrity and State Sovereignty

[24:39–25:50]

• Georgia State Official: Warns of state-level GOP efforts to control local elections, risking disenfranchisement of Democratic voters.
  • “If the state elections board in Georgia takes over...there go the voters of Fulton County’s votes.” ([25:17] Georgia Official)
• Broader Implications: The panel discusses how similar strategies may unfold in other battleground states, impacting upcoming presidential elections.

6. Rhetoric on Immigration and Border Control

[26:40–30:03]

• Bannon Argues for Mass Deportations: Positions illegal immigration as the central threat to American sovereignty, linking it to economic decline and political fraud.
  • “We’re going to get every illegal alien out of this country with mass deportations or self deportations...We’re drawing a line in the sand and it’s not going to happen.” ([34:25] Bannon)
• Critique of Sanctuary States: Bannon gives examples (New York, Virginia) of Democratic resistance to ICE cooperation.
• Calls for Republican Strength: Bannon demands the GOP take “a tough stand,” criticizing wavering or insufficiently hardline leaders.

7. The Connection: Economy, Immigration, and American Prosperity

[43:07–45:38] Steve Cortez Segment

• Economic Growth Focused on American Workers:
  • “Real wages are the mother's milk of prosperity...Every single month of the Trump presidency, real wages are leaping higher.” ([43:23] Cortez)
• Link to Immigration Policy:
  • 2 million illegal workers removed from labor force, easing job and housing competition for citizens, leading to lower rents and increased affordability.
  • “One of the reason rents are going down...is because the illegals are leaving.” ([44:13] Cortez)
• Cultural and Social Cohesion: Cortez and Bannon argue that tough immigration enforcement is central to “reclaiming our culture, social cohesion, a more patriotic, unified society of high trust.”

8. Reclaiming Sovereignty from the CCP: U.S. Institutions and Education

[48:31–54:10]

• Issue of Chinese Nationals in U.S. Universities:
  • “Why is it just insane for us to effectively educate our enemies?” ([48:31] Cortez)
• Bannon Explains Public University Access Problem:
  • “We are providing an ecosystem for the Chinese Communist Party...350,000 or more...we are taking into our best universities and training them.” ([49:20] Bannon)
• Concerns About Tech, STEM, and Espionage: Focus on Chinese access to technical and scientific programs, alleged links to espionage and broader national security threats.
  • “We just had shocking indictments of Chinese students at the University of Michigan who were literally smuggling bioweapons...” ([52:28] Cortez)
• Policy Proposal: Dramatic cap—or outright ban—on foreign and especially Chinese student enrollment.
  • “The number of Chinese nationals at American universities should be zero.” ([53:44] Cortez)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Trump: “Prayer is America’s superpower. It really is a superpower, and it always has been and it always will be.” ([08:37])
• Bannon (on ICE at polls): “We’re going to have ICE surround the polls come November...We will never again allow an election to be stolen.” ([19:21])
• Steve Cortez (on wages): “Every single month of the Trump presidency, real wages are leaping higher...because we’ve taken over 2 million illegal workers out of the labor force.” ([43:23])
• Bannon (on university access): “We don’t need Chinese Communist Party here taking 6,000 billets immediately. Turn those all over.” ([54:10])
• Steve Cortez (on education policy): “The number of Chinese nationals at American universities should be zero. It should be bagel none.” ([53:44])

Important Timestamps

• 00:00–09:44: Trump’s National Prayer Breakfast remarks—faith, foreign policy, and American resilience.
• 09:45–15:12: Two extended prayers for Trump, followed by Trump’s spiritual recitation.
• 17:33–22:36: Panel and news commentary on election “rigging,” midterm strategies, ICE at the polls, and state-level takeover threats.
• 24:39–25:50: Georgia’s state official on election board power grabs.
• 34:25: Bannon on mass deportations and drawing a hard line on immigration.
• 43:07–45:38: Cortez breaks down economic connections to immigration enforcement.
• 48:31–54:10: Concerns about CCP presence in U.S. universities and proposals to reclaim educational sovereignty.

Tone and Style

The episode blends faith-driven rhetoric (inspired by the National Prayer Breakfast) with intense political messaging. Bannon guides discussions with urgency, often using combative or patriotic language. Trump’s language throughout is both congratulatory and assertive regarding his administration’s successes, often referencing Christian scripture and themes of divine mission. Commentary from guests and panelists oscillates between policy analysis and passionate calls to action.

Summary

Episode 5120 powerfully intertwines faith, nationalism, and combative politics as Steve Bannon, Donald Trump, and their guests present American sovereignty as under threat—from both within the political system (election integrity and immigration debates) and externally, chiefly via the CCP’s influence on U.S. education and economics. Listeners are called repeatedly to vigilance and action, underpinned by faith and a sense of existential national crisis. Whether discussing the use of ICE at polling sites, remaking university admission policy, or combating illegal immigration, the through-line is clear: The "storm has arrived," and Bannon’s War Room is rallying its audience to reclaim and defend American sovereignty at all costs.