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Fri Jan 17 2025

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Bannon’s War Room: Battleground EP 688 Summary

Episode Title: Bessent Sets The Future Straight On Energy Battles With China
Host: WarRoom.org (Steve Bannon)
Release Date: January 17, 2025

1. Introduction: Steve Bannon’s Farewell Address

Timestamp: [00:02]

Steve Bannon opens the episode with a poignant farewell address where he expresses deep concern over the concentration of power among a select few ultra-wealthy individuals. He warns of the burgeoning oligarchy in America, which he believes threatens democracy and equal opportunities for all citizens. Bannon draws parallels to historical concentrations of power, referencing the "robber barons" of the past and the resilience of the American populace in overcoming such threats.

“Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights and freedoms, and a fair shot for everyone to get ahead.”
— Steve Bannon [00:45]

2. Interview with Mike Lindell: Media Attacks and Election Integrity

Timestamp: [00:50 – 12:05]

Guest: Mike Lindell, CEO of MyPillow and prominent election integrity advocate

Bannon engages in a heated discussion with Mike Lindell, focusing on media suppression and the legitimacy of the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Lindell shares his personal experiences of being banned from various platforms due to his stance on election security, accusing the Democratic Party of orchestrating his marginalization to silence dissenting voices.

Key Points:

Media Censorship: Lindell discusses how widespread media attacks aimed to bankrupt him and suppress his advocacy for secure elections.

“They wanted to silence my voice. They wanted to silence this platform. And guess what? They were wrong.”
— Mike Lindell [01:15]
Election Legitimacy: Both Bannon and Lindell assert that the 2020 election was stolen, with Lindell citing a removal of 15 million votes to favor Joe Biden.

“15 million votes were taken from Donald Trump and added to Biden. 15 million.”
— Mike Lindell [07:13]
Oligarchy and Power: The conversation delves into the dangers of oligarchic power structures and their impact on American democracy.
Future Actions: Lindell emphasizes his commitment to securing elections and mentions the release of a 90-page report detailing his findings on election fraud.

“We want to get to perfect elections is what we want.”
— Mike Lindell [07:49]

Solidification of MAGA Movement: Bannon underscores the resilience and growth of the MAGA movement despite attempts to dismantle it.

“We were not destroyed. In fact, we've come back collectively as the MAGA movement more powerful than ever.”
— Steve Bannon [11:47]

3. Dave Walsh on Energy Battles with China

Timestamp: [13:25 – 23:43]

Guest: Dave Walsh, Energy Policy Expert

Steve Bannon introduces Dave Walsh to discuss the critical energy battles between the United States and China. The segment highlights the strategic importance of energy policy in maintaining economic and military dominance.

Key Points:

Clean Energy vs. Energy Dominance: Walsh critiques the current U.S. energy policies, arguing that the focus on clean energy inadvertently benefits China by allowing them to expand their coal and nuclear capabilities.

“There is not a clean energy race. There is an energy race.”
— Dave Walsh [14:10]
China’s Energy Expansion: He points out China’s aggressive investment in coal and nuclear energy, underscoring their strategic move to outpace the U.S. in energy production.

“China will build 100 new coal plants this year.”
— Steve Bannon [14:10]
Importation Challenges: Walsh highlights the U.S. importing a significant portion of its energy equipment from China, citing a loss of domestic control over critical energy infrastructure.

“We've imported $220 billion to $240 billion in the last five years of Chinese solar panels, lithium batteries for storage and inverters for solar farms and storage.”
— Dave Walsh [15:05]
Economic Implications: The discussion delves into how the Inflation Recovery Act (IRA) has funneled substantial funds to large-cap energy companies, exacerbating energy costs for consumers while failing to achieve significant renewable energy breakthroughs.

“The biggest recipients of tax credits in the IRA are the largest cap companies in the world to force more five times more costly solar and wind down the throats of US consumers.”
— Dave Walsh [15:05]
Policy Recommendations: Walsh advocates for a shift back to baseload energy sources like coal and natural gas, promoting a technology-neutral system that rewards carbon reduction without disproportionately favoring renewable sources.

“We have to get back on track with also disincenting that and getting the EPA out of making draconian rulings.”
— Dave Walsh [22:19]
Future Executive Orders: Anticipating forthcoming executive actions, Walsh predicts a reversal of current energy policies to restore energy independence and economic stability.

“We're in a huge hole unnecessary electrification to participate in both the new economy.”
— Dave Walsh [17:58]

4. Conclusion: Strategic Moves and Future Outlook

Timestamp: [22:19 – 23:43]

In the concluding segment with Dave Walsh, Bannon discusses the potential executive orders and policy shifts expected under the incoming Trump administration. The focus remains on re-establishing energy dominance and dismantling the existing oligarchic structures that favor economic policies detrimental to the U.S.'s strategic interests.

“It has to be. If it's not, we're going to have a weak economic revival.”
— Dave Walsh [22:19]

Bannon expresses optimism about the direction of the Trump administration’s economic and energy policies, emphasizing the importance of energy policy in revitalizing the American economy and countering China’s strategic advancements.

Notable Quotes

Steve Bannon:
“We were not destroyed. In fact, we've come back collectively as the MAGA movement more powerful than ever.” [11:47]
Mike Lindell:
“We have to get to perfect elections is what we want.” [07:49]
Dave Walsh:
“There is not a clean energy race. There is an energy race.” [14:10]

Key Takeaways

Oligarchical Threat: Bannon and Lindell emphasize the growing concentration of wealth and power as a threat to American democracy.
Election Integrity: The legitimacy of the 2020 election is a central theme, with discussions on media suppression and the need for securing future elections.
Energy Policy: A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to critiquing current U.S. energy policies and advocating for strategies that prioritize energy dominance over mere clean energy initiatives.
Strategic Shifts: Anticipation of policy reversals and executive orders under the Trump administration aimed at restoring economic stability and countering Chinese advancements.

This episode of Bannon’s War Room delves deep into the intersecting issues of political integrity and energy policy, presenting a narrative that underscores the perceived threats from oligarchic structures and foreign powers. Bannon’s discussions with Mike Lindell and Dave Walsh provide a comprehensive look at the strategies advocated by the MAGA movement to safeguard American democracy and economic interests.

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Transcript

Steve Bannon (0:02)

That's why my farewell address tonight. I want to warn the country of some things that give me great concern. This is a dangerous concert and that's a dangerous concentration of power in the hands of a very few ultra wealthy people. The dangerous consequences if their abuse of power is left unchecked. Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights and freedoms, and a fair shot for everyone to get ahead. We see the consequences all across America and we've seen it before, more than a century ago. But the American people stood up to the robber barons back then and busted the trusts. They didn't punish the wealthy. You created it. This Mike Lindell joins us. It is Thursday 16th January, year of the Lord 2025. This is the preamble for the Days of Thunder, which is going to start on the afternoon of a Monday afternoon, the 20th. President Trump actually has power. He hasn't had power in four years. Barely could execute on all his presidential power in the first term because the deep state, administrative state. Michael, I just want to make sure we go back and get the history right here. You were banned on every platform as I was banned on every platform because of things like election. You know, they just said the other day abandoned was one of the biggest election deniers. And then he, you know, said Chris Wray and Tony Fauci's heads ought to be on pike. Something that's said in corporate, in C suites, oh, I don't know, a million times a day, every day in the United States of America and corporate America. But that's the excuse they use because they want to silence my voice. They want to silence this platform. And guess what? They were wrong. They wanted to silence Mike Lindell. They wanted to bankrupt Mike Lindell and they were wrong. We know exactly what happened. And the Democratic Party spurred him on to do it. It was done in conjunction with the Democratic Party and to help the Democratic Party and Rachel Maddow. You sat there every night with that big long face. You sat there every night and you chronicled what they were doing. So don't sit here now and say, oh, I got a cold thing coming down my spine, because I. He's right. It is an oligarchy. It is. Look at this. You were there, baby. You're one of the architects. So don't sit there and give me the tingling spine. Mike Lindell.

Mike Lindell (2:33)

Well, Steve, you know, I look back at that and you know, I was canceled across the country, every box store. And you know, I didn't change. I was this ex crack addict, the American dream on steroids that changed his life and hired all these USA employees and everything and started a business and all of a sudd. I'm getting attacked because of what? Because I want secure elections or because I wanted to speak out? And one of the things, though, evil is greedy everybody. And it backfired on them. I think I probably one of the prime examples of that. On the night of the election this year, 2:30 in the morning over at the convention center, I had all the usual suspects there. Abc, NBC, I had political, the Washington Post. And they're all out in front of me. They're going, so Mr. Lindell, do you think that the. That this election was stole too now that your friend Donald Trump won? I said, you know what? I wouldn't trust any elections ever done with computers. But I said, you guys know I'm never gonna stop fighting till we get to secure elections. And I told them, but I want to thank each and every one of you because as you attacked me every single day and other people, you helped get the word out indirectly and helped get our real great, real president, Donald Trump, elected. And they did, Steve. They overplayed their hand. They were greedy. They attacked every day. It wasn't good enough for him to take us off every platform, social media platform, which you're right, I went out and made prank speech, which now, by the way, everybody is Lindell tv. We just rebranded it. But what scared me, Steve, is when they stopped attacking me. For a while I thought, you know what? I could have all the evidence in the world, but if you don't have a place to get the word out, it goes away. And that's what they tried to do. And our voice has gotten so much bigger. One of the most important things everybody now that we didn't have then is our voice has gotten bigger. And I'll say it before Steve, you are probably one of the biggest parts of that. Well, you are one of the biggest parts. I know myself. I didn't have a voice. I came on your show back then, and I think you were probably the only one after February 5th of 2021 that would have me on. I was like, I was shamed everywhere. He can't talk to him. He's a conspiracy theorist. He might say something that rhymes with the name of a voting machine. And that was Lawfare. That's what they use, Lawfare, everybody. They wanted to silence our voice. I get attacked right now almost more than I was back then. My Lindell Recovery Network getting attacked right now by Keith Ellison. Why are they doing that? Donald Trump's already in power. They're doing it because they want me to quit talking, period.

Mike Lindell (8:37)

Sir, he was an illegitimate president. As you know, I never called him president. I always said my real president was Donald Trump and never changed from Donald Trump. And you know, I look at the last four years, everybody as a blessing. If he went in, if Biden wouldn't have got in there as an illegitimate president, we wouldn't have had four years uncovering things and seeing where all the uni Party Republicans are seeing how horrific the Democrats can be. All these things that we've learned, we needed that. Cause you know what, it opened people's eyes not only for this, for our country, but also for the greatest revival for Jesus Christ in history. People don't look to God when things are going good. It's usually when things are going bad. So there was a lot of benefits in the last four years that I see, Stephen, when people would ask me, you said God's given us grace. When you talk from the White House that time, he did give us grace. Everybody. These last four years were grace. They probably didn't feel like grace. But when we get to the great place going to get to, you're going to look back. And this last four years had to happen. So that stolen election had to happen or we might have been gone forever. They were boiling us like frogs and now we're. It's all, you know the words out. And remember, everybody, you go back To December of 2019 we had a politician, Donald Trump that got in there. Not a politician, a businessman. That everything he did in spite of all the blocks manifested to the highest consumer confidence in history. All these great things, things unemployment, everything was down, everything was great. No matter where you were, if you were, no matter where you were as a person either from no forks all the way to four forkers, your lives improved. And people remember that, Steve, but they also, they didn't have short memory of what happened in the last four years. When I seen you play Biden stuff there at the beginning of the show, I'm going where this is just, you know, the stuff they're putting on the teleprompter people, we can never forget. We can never forget 2020 and we can never forget the way we're never.

Dave Walsh (15:05)

Scott's exactly right and he was actually kind to Wyden. Permitted and under construction. Permitted and under construction are 400 coal plants in China as we speak. A lot of folks on the left think they're adopting as much solar. They're not. They're adopting an energy value because Solar runs about 25% of the time. They're adopting four times more coal power than solar power as we speak. Also I talked a few days ago about some data across the last five years. They're winning the import battle here on energy equipment. That's another war going on. We've imported $220 billion to $240 billion in the last five years of Chinese solar panels, lithium batteries for storage and inverters for solar farms and storage. So nearly 60% of our energy power generation equipment market has been taken over by them. That's a war they're winning because we're letting them. That's an importation war. While their own system is 62% devoted to coal power, 5% to nuclear, 15% to hydrogen, the wind and solar are a grand total of 13% of their own energy system. Nominally small, same as here. Basically they're electrifying like crazy to compete with us out compete us industrially and militarily. That's their goal and objective. Wyden doesn't get that. The Democrats don't get that. There's a horrible and most of the Biden IRA actually spends 42 billion a year in incentives to the world's largest cab companies, Constellation, Nextera Energy, Duke Energy, Dominion Foreign companies, Iberdrola, bp, Hanwha now on an electric car plant, battery plant, EDF and Shell are the big recipients of tax credits. We talk about an oligarchy. The biggest recipients of tax credits in the IRA are the largest cap companies in the world to force more five times more costly solar and wind down the throats of US consumers as electricity costs have risen here in the last four years by 32% across the country while we've adopted all these renewables that are massively more costly for all the reasons we've talked about the last three years. The capacity factor, the time they work is very, very limited and you're spending a lot more money on them for that. So I mean they're winning the energy war as well because we're self inflicting the wound of making ourselves buy all of their panels, lithium ion batteries and being incented by the government, our own government, to do it.

Dave Walsh (19:38)

Well, for certain we're going to see something banning the import of critical energy producing components in the bulk electricity grid. That's going to come back. That should have was rescinded and revoked by Biden on day one. That's got to come back and it will come back. I think we're going to see some action on baseload energy being supported by this government through executive orders. The fact of shutting down coal plants, nuclear plants and even gas plants that can produce power 24 hours a day is a disaster on a net electrification basis. Especially when you're attempting to replace them with stuff that runs solar 25% of the time, wind maybe 32% of the time, you wind up with a massive deficit that we're now in. As electrification growth needs to be 3 to 5% to keep up with demand for power. And here the last five years we've grown electrification by only 0.6% per year. So we're in a huge hole unnecessary electrification to participate in both the new economy. So I think we're going to see executive orders pushing us in a direction of nothing but baseload power. By the way, the new governor of West Virginia is all about Morrissey for his state. We can only build power plants that run all of the time or a majority of the time in West Virginia. He's a leader on this. I hope he's involved with helping shape federal policies because I think the incentives will also be under attack and wanting neutrality here. Wyden mentioned neutrality. You got fuel neutrality if you don't incentivize anything. Wind, solar, battery storage should not be incented, period. Hard stop. Nothing needs incented. 42 billion a year is way too much money spent on actually negative energy value equipment. I think we're going to see some high pressure on that through executive order. Also the beginning to pull back desire to pull back on incenting and therefore hiding the true cost of these massively expensive energy sources. Even Carter in his formation of the DOE was all about efficiency. You only promote efficiency when the naked cost of energy is visible to consumers. When you hide it through incentives, this stuff is five to six times more costly. Solar and wind, you're not promoting efficient use of energy. So I think we're going to see some pressure on that as well.

Steve Bannon (23:43)

Thank you, brother. Appreciate you. Appreciate you coming on, staying up with us. New York Times is breaking about Zuckerberg. This is about meeting with President Trump and Zuckerberg getting ready to sign the surrender document. Said Zuckerberg signaled to Mr. Miller and his colleagues, including other senior Trump advisers, that he, Zuckerberg, would do nothing to obstruct the Trump agenda. According to three people with knowledge of this meeting who asked for anonymity to discuss a private conversation, Mr. Zuckerberg said he would instead focus solely on building tech products. Let me repeat this, that Zuckerberg signaled to Mr. Miller and his colleagues, including other senior Trump advisers, that wait for it, wait for it. He would do nothing to obstruct the Trump agenda. He would solely focus his business on building tech products. That's a full surrender. You should look at that podium on Monday like the deck of the Battleship Missouri in Tokyo harbor in September of 1945. They're there essentially to sign a surrender document. Look, I realize we got issues with oligarchs. There's no doubt a chasm in their beliefs and the populist nationalist beliefs, the chasm in what they think is right and what the people think is right. But you gotta take it and you gotta take it. It's a process. Think about this for a second. He's going to have lined up and back on him. It's like the Japanese on the deck of the Missouri. They're ready to sign the surrender document. New York Times are reporting Zuckerberg's already kowtowed. They broke Zuckerberg. Now Zuckerberg, you can run, but you can't hide. You're a criminal. You're a criminal. You were one of the big reasons the 2020 election was stolen. And you knew exactly what you, you were doing and you knew where you had to do it. So you can write all the million dollar checks you want. You can be as obsequious as you want. You can sit there a million times say we're not going to obstruct the agenda. You're certainly not going to obstruct it since you've surrendered. Mark Zuckerberg sees a broken man Just look at him growing out now. He's a, you know, he's. He's cosplaying a UFC fighter. That's his new fantasy. This is the mess that the Democrats have left Trump. A financial mess, a mess about kinetic wars in the Eurasian landmass. Mess of 12 to 15 million illegal alien invaders. Think about that. Get your head around that. Think about it. Every aspect you look at, a disaster and a mess. And now with limited alternatives because of this debt and the deficit, the ticking time bomb of it all. Days of thunder. We're going step by step here. Confirmation is not too shabby, huh? He's fielding a pretty good team. I tell you, somebody's not going to take the field. That is the hipsy head in the house. Turner's gone. Costello's next.

Kristi Noem (27:06)

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Steve Bannon (46:13)

Okay, you see it right there. Think about that for a second. All the, all the crimes they've committed in these, in these apparatuses and they know it. They know it right there. They say, hey, Pam Bondi. And remember, half of Pam's confirmation hearing was really about Cash Patel and government gangsters and cash put together the list of who was in the deep state. They're in meltdown. They're going to be coming for cash. And you know, you have the flood the zone strategy and then you have kind of the Alinsky where they can kind of cull them from the herd cash. They're going to hold cash back until, you know, they haven't. They've gotten all the major confirmations done and then they're going to let him go. They're going to say, well, he's not really cabinet level, although the one they fear is FBI. So it makes no sense logically, but this is what they're going to do to try to destroy cash. We're not home By a long stretch. First of all, we don't have any confirmation votes yet. We don't have any committee votes yet. Remember, the process got to be the committee in charge, right? The convening committee, the committee of kind of record which they report to because it's the balance, the separation of powers that has to vote first. So cash, you know, and cash goes to Judiciary because the FBI is considered part of the or it is part of the Justice Department. But right there you hear him in full meltdown. Oh, you got to give pardons. Look what she said. I thought what she said was pretty straightforward. I'll follow the law and I don't come up with any predisposed opinions. I'm going to look at this with a fresh set of eyes and look at facts and look at evidence. I thought she was very extremely even handed. She certainly know Matt Gaetz. Matt Gaetz would come and breathe in fire. And Pam may be even as effective or maybe even more effective. She's got kind of a way about her. The way she lays things out comes across as very open, a kind of an open book, very straightforward, not cunning, nothing to hide. But already her testimony go back. Don't take it from me. Think about when you were watching it or go pull some clips tonight off YouTube and just watch it with your own eyes. And that's caused them to and go and do the clips. Maybe I'll get Grace to put some up about when Pam was talking about this because they hammered her over and over and over again about the 2020 election and about this. That's why I say half of the confirmation here was about really about Kash Patel. You watch it with your own eyes, see what you think. Would it cause you to have complete and total meltdown, which caused them to have total and complete meltdown. And then you got to ask why. And now they're sitting there going, hey, it's, you know, you got a couple of days. You got Friday, Saturday, Sunday until noon on Monday. They need pardons. Liz Cheney needs a pardon. Bennie Thompson needs a pardon. Jack Smith needs a pardon. The career prosecutors need a pardon. They need pardons. They're fearful. They feel like they got targets on their back, didn't do anything wrong. You should sleep well at night. I don't know if you're part of the weaponization of government. You're probably going to toss and turn and you should toss and turn. I think Pam's going to be pretty relentless. And I strongly recommend what Fenton said the other day. A special prosecutor, special Counsel, whatever they're called today has to be designated. I think it ought to report to the White House. We have to show them on this theory of the constant, the concentration of the executive. It has to happen. We're going to get into more on this tomorrow. Kristi Noem will go tomorrow. Maybe we'll jump in and start with her tomorrow on the fourth day. Just incredible, folks. What a run. You should be very proud. Your work has been well worth it. You're seeing the beginning phase. Remember I said there's gonna be executive orders, there's gonna be laws like the two reconciliations. It's gonna be personnel, personnel's policy. We're gonna start with the cabinet official. You're gonna start with the confirmation. That's gonna give you an indication of what you bought and what you push for and what you sold to people. You should be very proud. This was done incredibly professionally. It took a huge effort of the transition team. It took a huge effort of the White House staff. Took a huge effort of those departments to get people prepped. Because the Democrats are ugly, nasty. They come in nasty with nasty questions and an attitude. This is not a search for truth or enlightenment. It's pure attack. And your team weathered it and came through with flying colors. Couldn't be prouder. Just incredible. On the path. All of them on the path to confirmation. All of them on the path to confirmation. 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Summary

Bannon’s War Room: Battleground EP 688 Summary

Episode Title: Bessent Sets The Future Straight On Energy Battles With China
Host: WarRoom.org (Steve Bannon)
Release Date: January 17, 2025

1. Introduction: Steve Bannon’s Farewell Address

Timestamp: [00:02]

“Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights and freedoms, and a fair shot for everyone to get ahead.”
— Steve Bannon [00:45]

2. Interview with Mike Lindell: Media Attacks and Election Integrity

Timestamp: [00:50 – 12:05]

Guest: Mike Lindell, CEO of MyPillow and prominent election integrity advocate

Key Points:

Media Censorship: Lindell discusses how widespread media attacks aimed to bankrupt him and suppress his advocacy for secure elections.

“They wanted to silence my voice. They wanted to silence this platform. And guess what? They were wrong.”
— Mike Lindell [01:15]
Election Legitimacy: Both Bannon and Lindell assert that the 2020 election was stolen, with Lindell citing a removal of 15 million votes to favor Joe Biden.

“15 million votes were taken from Donald Trump and added to Biden. 15 million.”
— Mike Lindell [07:13]
Oligarchy and Power: The conversation delves into the dangers of oligarchic power structures and their impact on American democracy.
Future Actions: Lindell emphasizes his commitment to securing elections and mentions the release of a 90-page report detailing his findings on election fraud.

“We want to get to perfect elections is what we want.”
— Mike Lindell [07:49]

Solidification of MAGA Movement: Bannon underscores the resilience and growth of the MAGA movement despite attempts to dismantle it.

“We were not destroyed. In fact, we've come back collectively as the MAGA movement more powerful than ever.”
— Steve Bannon [11:47]

3. Dave Walsh on Energy Battles with China

Timestamp: [13:25 – 23:43]

Guest: Dave Walsh, Energy Policy Expert

Key Points:

Clean Energy vs. Energy Dominance: Walsh critiques the current U.S. energy policies, arguing that the focus on clean energy inadvertently benefits China by allowing them to expand their coal and nuclear capabilities.

“There is not a clean energy race. There is an energy race.”
— Dave Walsh [14:10]
China’s Energy Expansion: He points out China’s aggressive investment in coal and nuclear energy, underscoring their strategic move to outpace the U.S. in energy production.

“China will build 100 new coal plants this year.”
— Steve Bannon [14:10]
Importation Challenges: Walsh highlights the U.S. importing a significant portion of its energy equipment from China, citing a loss of domestic control over critical energy infrastructure.

“We've imported $220 billion to $240 billion in the last five years of Chinese solar panels, lithium batteries for storage and inverters for solar farms and storage.”
— Dave Walsh [15:05]
Economic Implications: The discussion delves into how the Inflation Recovery Act (IRA) has funneled substantial funds to large-cap energy companies, exacerbating energy costs for consumers while failing to achieve significant renewable energy breakthroughs.

“The biggest recipients of tax credits in the IRA are the largest cap companies in the world to force more five times more costly solar and wind down the throats of US consumers.”
— Dave Walsh [15:05]
Policy Recommendations: Walsh advocates for a shift back to baseload energy sources like coal and natural gas, promoting a technology-neutral system that rewards carbon reduction without disproportionately favoring renewable sources.

“We have to get back on track with also disincenting that and getting the EPA out of making draconian rulings.”
— Dave Walsh [22:19]
Future Executive Orders: Anticipating forthcoming executive actions, Walsh predicts a reversal of current energy policies to restore energy independence and economic stability.

“We're in a huge hole unnecessary electrification to participate in both the new economy.”
— Dave Walsh [17:58]

4. Conclusion: Strategic Moves and Future Outlook

Timestamp: [22:19 – 23:43]

“It has to be. If it's not, we're going to have a weak economic revival.”
— Dave Walsh [22:19]

Notable Quotes

Steve Bannon:
“We were not destroyed. In fact, we've come back collectively as the MAGA movement more powerful than ever.” [11:47]
Mike Lindell:
“We have to get to perfect elections is what we want.” [07:49]
Dave Walsh:
“There is not a clean energy race. There is an energy race.” [14:10]

Key Takeaways

Oligarchical Threat: Bannon and Lindell emphasize the growing concentration of wealth and power as a threat to American democracy.
Election Integrity: The legitimacy of the 2020 election is a central theme, with discussions on media suppression and the need for securing future elections.
Energy Policy: A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to critiquing current U.S. energy policies and advocating for strategies that prioritize energy dominance over mere clean energy initiatives.
Strategic Shifts: Anticipation of policy reversals and executive orders under the Trump administration aimed at restoring economic stability and countering Chinese advancements.