Real America’s Voice: THE WAR ROOM WITH STEPHEN K. BANNON (Ep. 5060)
Date: January 12, 2026
Host: Stephen K. Bannon
Overview
In this charged episode, Stephen K. Bannon hosts "The War Room," dissecting breaking news and current events with unfiltered commentary and a distinctly combative tone. Major themes include the criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, the intensifying political and cultural clashes within the United States (with a focus on Texas and immigration), global conflict hotspots (notably Iran), the alleged “deep state” conspiracy against Donald Trump, and the ongoing populist/nationalist movement. The episode features frequent references to President Trump, calls for grassroots mobilization, and several guest commentators—culminating in an impassioned rallying cry for audience action.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
Criminal Investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
- [00:02] Bannon: Announces DOJ's criminal probe into Jerome Powell regarding renovations and alleged abuse of taxpayer dollars.
- Powell’s Response: Claims it's political pressure from Trump, not about fiscal misconduct.
- Quote:
“This is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions or whether instead monetary policy will be directed by political pressure or intimidation.”
— Jerome Powell (quoted by Bannon), [00:42]
Middle East Protests and U.S. Foreign Policy
- [01:02-01:53] Updates on protests and repression in Iran, with nearly 500 civilian deaths reported.
- Trump’s Position:
“If they do that, we will hit them at levels that they've never been hit before and they won't even believe it. I have options that are so strong.”
— Donald Trump, [02:31] - Commentary: Comparisons to Reagan, urging emboldening of protesters and threatening regime change.
Framing Domestic Conflict as Existential
- [03:41] Bannon:
“Marxist, communist, socialist, anarchist and Islamist are working to destabilize the Western world... Their last stop is the United States of America.”
[03:41] - Claims Texas is “the crown jewel,” highlighting historic resistance to “invasion plans.”
- Mentions insistence by Federal Reserve insiders that Powell won't resign.
Islamic Influence, Sharia Law, and Immigration
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[05:24+] Far-right commentators:
- Warn of "Islamic Jihadis" already embedded in American communities.
- Relays inflammatory rhetoric from various imams and activists, urging the audience not to dismiss such statements as exaggerations.
- Stark warnings:
“Do not make the fatal mistake many German Jews made in the 1930s by thinking they are just exaggerating for effect... They will burn down your society.”
— Unidentified Far-right Commentator, [07:48]
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[08:22] Bannon:
“This is all about the 15 to 20 million illegal alien invaders that came in on Biden's watch. And they all got to go. Not just the criminals. All of them have to go.”
[08:22] -
Emphasizes a test of national resolve—do Americans have the “political and cultural will” to assert sovereignty?
Deep State Conspiracy Theories and the Grand Jury
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[20:23+] Guest: George Papadopoulos
- Frames a new grand jury in Fort Pierce, FL, as a historic investigation of a decade-long conspiracy among intelligence agencies and the Democratic Party to sabotage Trump ("deep state").
- Predicts RICO charges and indictments of high-profile Democrats.
- References Five Eyes intelligence alliance as complicit in alleged anti-Trump activities.
- Comparison to foreign infiltration and the undermining of national sovereignty.
“This is the most important investigation in modern American history, and it will have both domestic and global ramifications.”
— George Papadopoulos, [24:59] “When DNI Gabbard and President Trump calls this a treasonous conspiracy led by a former president, meaning President Obama, you don't use those type of words lightly.”
— Papadopoulos, [25:47]
National Populism, Electoral Victories, and the MAGA Movement
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[29:07+] Bannon:
- Details the political trajectory from 2015 onwards, claiming 7 of 8 electoral victories for MAGA.
- Frames opposition (“the Five Eyes… the elites”) as desperate to destroy populist power.
“It is upon your shoulders that all power rests. And you put Trump on your shoulders and he committed to come back understanding... they would try to imprison him and ultimately try to assassinate him.” — Steve Bannon, [33:07]
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Frames US history post-World War II as a conspiracy to “impoverish and enslave” regular Americans for global elites’ benefit.
Texas, Sharia Law, and the Islamic “Invasion”
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[34:41, 39:23] Announces "War Room Texas" to combat the so-called Islamic “invasion” of Texas and to rally against Sharia law—tying local issues to global struggles.
- Argues external intervention is ineffective; only grassroots action can “cleanse” society.
- Encourages listeners to reflect on lessons from Iran.
"In Texas, they're coming in on cat paws, but they're doing exactly what they've done in Minneapolis, in New York City, in Chicago..."
— Steve Bannon, [39:23]
Alternative Healthcare and Big Pharma
- [41:10+] Michael Kunstler Interview:
- Discusses bypassing Big Pharma and traditional distribution through his online pharmacy.
- Offers access to generics, “biohacking” compounds, and controversial drugs (e.g., Ivermectin).
- Presents the business as a patriotic response to “mainstream” healthcare restrictions.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On Federal Reserve/DOJ Investigation:
“Criminal investigation open on the chairman of the Federal Reserve. And capital markets are in total turmoil.”
— Steve Bannon, [19:04] -
On U.S. Foreign Threats:
“Marxist, communist, socialist, anarchist and Islamist are working to destabilize the Western world... Their last stop is the United States of America.”
— Stephen K. Bannon, [03:41] -
On Deep State Allegations:
“There was a CIA coup on November 3rd of 2020.”
— (Paraphrasing Dr. Michael Scheuer), Steve Bannon, [22:27] -
On Grassroots Power:
“If that answer is to save my country, this country will be saved.”
— Steve Bannon, [09:55] -
On Immigration:
“You are not here properly and you're going to leave.”
— Stephen K. Bannon, [08:57]
Important Segment Timestamps
- Federal Reserve investigation & Powell’s statement: [00:02–01:02]
- Iran protests, Trump statements on intervention: [01:02–02:50]
- Commentator: “Trump is Ronald Reagan plus…” [02:50–03:41]
- Allegations of Islamic infiltration, calls to action: [05:24–08:01]
- Bannon on mass deportations, test of will: [08:22–08:57]
- Papadopoulos on grand jury and deep state coup: [20:23–26:20]
- Bannon on MAGA’s electoral “winning streak,” global struggle: [29:07–39:23]
- Launch of “War Room Texas,” anti-Sharia focus: [34:41–39:23]
- Michael Kunstler: Alternative pharmacy interview: [41:10–48:08]
Tone and Style
- Language: Fiery, combative, conspiratorial (“primal scream of a dying regime,” “we’re going medieval on these people”), asserting existential stakes (“it’s us or them”).
- Speakers: Blunt and direct, frequently referring to historical parallels, and calling for audience mobilization.
- Atmosphere: Constant sense of urgency, crisis, and a call to grassroots action.
Concluding Themes
- “Deep State” and Institutional Rot: Allegations of a vast, entrenched conspiracy undermining Trump and populist movements, tying together intelligence agencies, Democrats, foreign governments, and global elites.
- Populist Victimhood and Agency: Framing the audience as powerful but under siege; portraying Trump as a martyr-leader.
- Border and Immigration Fears: Immigration cast as a purposeful “invasion” threatening national sovereignty and culture.
- Hostility to 'Globalism': The post-WWII order is recast as a scheme impoverishing regular Americans.
- Localizing the Culture War: Texas becomes a test case, linking supposed Islamic advances domestically to failed foreign regimes.
- Alternative Institutions: Calls to reject mainstream (pharma, political, financial) institutions and build parallel, ideologically-pure alternatives.
This episode is a full-throated expression of the current "War Room" worldview: global conflict, domestic subversion, and grassroots revolution, all tied together by a sense of historical destiny. Bannon and guests see themselves in a decisive battle for not just the soul of America, but for Western civilization itself.