Podcast Summary: Bannon’s War Room

Episode 5145: Mass Voter Fraud in Colorado From 2020 Leading Into 2026
Host: Stephen K. Bannon | Date: February 16, 2026
Theme:
A hard-edged, alarmist episode focused on alleged systemic voter fraud in Colorado and the broader implications for U.S. elections, featuring claims of data manipulation, criminal malfeasance by officials, the high-profile prosecution of Tina Peters, and wider discussions about threats to electoral systems, both domestic and foreign.

1. Main Theme and Purpose

The episode centers on explosive claims of ongoing and historical voter fraud in Colorado (and, by association, in several key states), framed as a dire threat to American democracy and the 2026 midterm elections. Special attention is paid to Tina Peters (former Mesa County Clerk), alleged manipulation of voting records, and claims that key figures—such as Tulsi Gabbard and Kristi Noem—are now stepping up to expose vulnerabilities in U.S. election infrastructure. The tone is combative, urgent, and conspiratorial, seeking to mobilize listeners around the narrative that elections have been – and are being – stolen through coordinated fraud and foreign interference.

2. Key Discussion Points and Insights

A. Voter Fraud and Election Integrity (00:00–14:32)

• Voter ID and Save America Act: Trump’s statement demanding voter ID for midterms “whether approved by Congress or not,” and discussion of recent legislative push (Save America Act) framed as restricting voting access (00:00–00:14).
• Immigration and American Identity: Heated discussion on migration as a wedge issue, with guests criticizing excessive immigration and its cultural and economic impacts (00:26–04:09).
  • Notable, racially-tinged claims about communities “turning into third world derivatives” and disagreement about whether such arguments are racist.
• Tina Peters' Prosecution: A supporter frames Peters as a “prisoner of war” and martyr for election integrity, contending her imprisonment is politically motivated (04:14–06:29).
• Bannon’s Call to Action: “This is the primal scream of a dying regime. Pray for our enemies because we’re going medieval on these people.” —Bannon (06:29).

B. Colorado Election Data Manipulation (10:11–14:32)

• Guest: Joe Hoft (Gateway Pundit):
  Describes analysis from “Harry” (Hari, United for Freedom) showing records in Colorado elections are being altered post-certification—something unheard of in regulated financial or corporate audits.
  • “Our elections are not certifiable…nothing in these processes seems to be controlled. What we have going on right now is a facade.” (10:13–13:12)
  • Compares election record-keeping to Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, asserting basic controls and security are missing.
• Bannon and Hoft: Argue this lack of control applies not just to Colorado, but to every battleground in 2020.

C. Technical Analysis: “Vote Laundering” and Data Changes (16:22–28:07)

• Guest: Harry/Hari (United for Freedom):
  • Outlines forensic analysis:
    • Found 328,000+ post-certification changes in Colorado 2020 voter history (17:28–21:19).
    • “If you found these out of period adjustments in a corporate audit, you’d call the police or the IRS…in this case, it’s vote laundering.” (17:28)
  • Points to similar anomalies in 2022 (155,000 changes), emphasizing scale is more than margins of victory.
  • Asserts: “We don’t know who’s voting. We don’t know whether the votes…were even counted.” (21:19)
  • States this constitutes “election fraud” by 19th-century legal standards, regardless of intent or malice.
• Certification and Public Records:
  • The data is from official State of Colorado public records; the group claims to have submitted evidence to the DOJ under Merrick Garland (24:24–24:53).
• Intimidation and Suppression: Tina Peters’ prosecution cited as reason why local Republicans don’t speak publicly: “They put Tina Peters in jail. That’s why everybody’s afraid. We’re not afraid.” (26:48)

D. National Security and Foreign Interference (30:43–34:04)

• Cleta Mitchell:
  • Defense of Tulsi Gabbard (as Director of National Intelligence) and Kristi Noem (DHS) investigating election interference, emphasizing threats from Iran and China (30:43–32:54).
  • Recounts historical bipartisan anxiety about election system vulnerabilities.
• Bannon:
  • Positions upcoming legal battles and focus on ballot access as existential for America’s future.
• Michael Kunstler (All Family Pharmacy):
  • Brief segment discussing medical freedom and alternative pharmacies—tied as an aside to “freedom” themes, not directly on elections.

E. Georgia Parallel and Probable Cause for Seizing Election Materials (38:21–43:16)

• Garland Favorito:
  • Walks through five elements of probable cause for an FBI search warrant in Fulton County, GA:
    1. Vote count discrepancies confirmed by Governor Kemp's own review (39:01).
    2. "Double scanned and double counted" ballots (including sworn affidavits and expert testimony).
    3. Counterfeit ballots discovered during audits with multiple senior poll managers signing affidavits.
  • Argues these are not “debunked conspiracy theories,” but are official, verifiable discrepancies.
• Bannon:
  • Asks if there’s enough probable cause to seize ballot records/materials; Favorito affirmatively asserts: “There’s a hundred times more probable cause than…they needed, I would think.” (43:16)

F. Foreign Entities and Election Infrastructure Vulnerability (50:34–53:08)

• Chinese Contract Fraud Case (CONIC, Eugene Yu):
  • Garland Favorito and his group investigated alleged illegal transfer of election data to a Chinese-owned company.
  • Claims extensive evidence of sensitive data being sent overseas and then destroyed by corrupt judicial actors.
  • Points to ongoing openness to both domestic fraud and foreign interference.

G. Broader Strategy and “War Room” Call to Arms (Throughout)

• Refrain: The recurring argument is that full exposure of 2020 and 2022 election corruption is essential to safeguarding 2024 and 2026; all evidence and legal fights are presented as the “last stand” for American democracy.

3. Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Bannon:
  • “This is the primal scream of a dying regime. Pray for our enemies because we’re going medieval on these people.” (06:29)
  • “We wouldn’t accept this in the corporate world…Nothing in these processes seems to be controlled.” —paraphrasing Joe Hoft (13:12)
• Harry:
  • “If you found these out of period adjustments in a regular corporate audit, the next person you’d call would be the police…in this case, it’s vote laundering.” (17:28)
  • “We have 100 data analysts on this right now.” (21:08)
• Garland Favorito:
  • “The conclusion is: We don’t know who’s voting…The problem is much worse where you have open voting with mail-in ballots.” (21:19)
  • “There’s a complete bastardization of the word fraud…It was designed from the 1800s to prove obedience to the law, and we can’t prove it.” (22:53)
  • “They put Tina Peters in jail. That’s why everybody’s afraid. We’re not afraid.” (26:48)
• Cleta Mitchell:
  • “We know that Iran has already…accessed illegally some of our state’s voter registration databases.” (32:54)
• Favorito:
  • “There’s a hundred times more probable cause than…they needed, I would think.” (43:16)

4. Timestamps for Key Segments

• Immigration and Election Security Debate: 00:00–04:09
• Tina Peters as Martyr and Symbol: 04:14–06:29
• Bannon Rhetoric & Call to Arms: 06:29–07:04
• Colorado Data Fraud Claims (Joe Hoft): 10:11–13:12
• Deficiencies in Election Certifiability: 13:12–14:32
• Technical Allegations, Vote “Laundering” (Harry): 16:22–21:19
• Scale and Source of Data Manipulation: 21:19–24:24
• Public Records Access & DOJ Submissions: 24:43–26:48
• Georgia, Fulton County, and Foreign Interference: 30:43–34:04
• Probable Cause in Ballot Case (Favorito): 38:21–43:16
• Chinese Data Leak Case: 50:34–53:08

5. Structure and Tone

The episode leans heavily on technical-sounding, urgent language—“audit,” “certifiable,” “vote laundering,” “out of period adjustments”—to paint a picture of systemic failure and conspiracy. The tone is combative, aggrieved, and militant (“medieval”), fostering a sense of both righteous victimhood and call for action among listeners.

6. Flow & Utility for Non-Listeners

For those who haven’t listened, this episode provides a comprehensive illustration of the dominant “stolen election” narrative circulating in MAGA circles. It is notable for its relentless focus on the technical aspects of election data, its use of legalistic and audit terminology, and its efforts to connect local election disputes to wider claims of foreign interference and existential national peril.
The episode is laced with frequent mobilizing calls to action, encouragement to support legal defense funds (especially Tina Peters), and appeals for listeners to prepare for societal breakdown—interspersed with direct product promotions and fundraising appeals.

In Summary:
Episode 5145 is a showcase of Bannon’s approach: fusing technical-sounding allegations of systemic election fraud, anti-immigrant rhetoric, and foreign interference fears into a broad, conspiratorial framework. The hosts and guests cast themselves as courageous truth-tellers resisting a corrupt establishment, urging listeners to support embattled allies and prepare for existential conflict over the future of American democracy.