Real America’s Voice: THE WAR ROOM WITH STEPHEN K. BANNON (EP. 5140)
Date: February 13, 2026
Overview
In this episode of "The War Room," Stephen K. Bannon and guests examine a wide spectrum of political, cultural, and current events. The show opens with discussion of community resilience in Minneapolis, national debates around federal intervention, election integrity battles, and the evolving landscape of American democracy. There are deep dives into breaking news on gubernatorial races, military developments, institutional power struggles, and foreign influence, especially as they relate to American sovereignty and national policy.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Minneapolis Community Resilience vs. Federal Policing
Timestamps: 01:35 – 05:33
- Community Response: Minneapolis officials and activists celebrate the withdrawal of federal law enforcement (ICE/Operation Metro Surge) after community resistance.
- Minneapolis Official/Community Leader (01:35): "It's the residents of Minneapolis... standing up for their neighbors, getting groceries to people that are terrified to go outside."
- Economic Impact: Highlighting the ongoing financial struggles faced by small businesses during unrest—losses of $10-20 million weekly.
- Media & Accountability: Discussion turns critical of both federal tactics and media framing.
- Political Commentator/Analyst (05:45): "Talking about journalists as a criminal enterprise... That is language that is coded. It tells and signals to people... who's allowed to be attacked.”
2. Federal Investigations & Accusations of Intimidation
Timestamps: 06:52 – 08:13
- Status of DOJ Investigations: Minneapolis officials use strong language about perceived intimidation from federal investigations.
- Minneapolis Official/Community Leader (07:05): "Never in a million years would I think...Minneapolis would be invaded by our own federal government...It is about intimidation."
3. Constitutional Rights – Senator Kelly Case
Timestamps: 08:13 – 09:39
- Federal Judge Ruling: Pentagon blocked from punishing Sen. Mark Kelly over a video reminding service members to refuse illegal orders, citing First Amendment.
- Cancer Survivor/Advocate (08:58): "This court has all it needs to conclude that defendants have trampled on Senator Kelly's First Amendment freedoms..."
- Steve Bannon (09:31): "What a child."
4. DHS Shutdown & Partisan Gridlock
Timestamps: 09:39 – 11:26
- DHS Partial Shutdown: Due to Congressional deadlock over ICE’s tactics, government funding stalls.
- Political Commentator/Analyst (10:01): "Just ask the Republicans. They’re the ones holding this up. We’re on the side of the American people."
- Grand Jury & Political Speech: Discussion of prosecutorial overreach regarding lawmakers under investigation for "pure political speech."
- Political Commentator/Analyst (10:46): "Grand jurors in that room, that average citizens have more common sense than Department of Justice lawyers."
5. Arizona Republican Gubernatorial Primary Shake-up
Timestamps: 11:26 – 14:26
- Karen Taylor Robeson Withdraws:
- Steve Bannon (11:26): "Breaking news out of Arizona. Republican Karen Taylor Robeson is out."
- Congressman Andy Biggs (14:26): "It just leaves me as the...candidate in the race and I have a substantial lead. She said something really classy... let's win this against Katie Hobbs."
- Emphasis on Party Unity: Robeson’s withdrawal framed as a sacrifice to prevent fracturing, aiming to unify Republicans against Democrats in November.
- Cancer Survivor/Advocate (12:15): "We cannot afford a divisive Republican primary that drains resources and turns into months of intraparty attacks."
6. States vs. Federal Government – The 10th Amendment Solution
Timestamps: 19:11 – 20:57
- Congressional Irredeemability: Biggs argues that state-level action is essential for Republican strategy and American sovereignty.
- Congressman Andy Biggs (19:11): "I've come to the conclusion that Congress is irredeemable with short of an act of God... the states, if you had enough governors... that's the way we're going to save it."
- Policy Contrasts: Criticism of Democratic leadership in Arizona centers on water management, high housing costs, and economic decline.
- Congressman Andy Biggs (21:16): "Katie's been disastrous. We've gone from 4th to 47th in job creation. She's mismanaged our water."
7. Military Operations & Trump’s Visit to Fort Bragg
Timestamps: 24:15 – 28:11
- Operation Absolute Resolve: Praise for US Special Forces in Venezuela raid (capture of Maduro and his wife).
- David Zier (Military Correspondent) (24:15): "An extraordinary operation... Penetrated Venezuelan airspace undetected, jamming their stuff in a mission... just a little over two hours."
- Presidential Recognition: Trump and Melania are scheduled to honor special operators; growing military presence and tension discussed.
8. Election Integrity and Voting Legislation
Timestamps: 31:32 – 38:39
- SAVE Act & Voter ID: U.S. House passes strict proof of citizenship for voting (SAVE Act); prospects in the Senate uncertain.
- Chuck Gray (Wyoming Secretary of State/Congressional Candidate) (34:42): "Proof of citizenship for registering to vote and voter ID. Two years in a row...house and the Senate has refused to take a vote on it."
- Steve Bannon (32:20): "That's about a 99% one with Republicans, about 86% with Democrats. Except Democrat politicians, because they cheat."
- Wyoming as Model: Describes state-level reforms as "inspiration," referencing proof of citizenship, banning ranked-choice voting, and third-party funding bans.
- Motivations for Office: Gray frames his Congressional run as an effort to bring local reforms to a national audience.
9. Medical Freedom & Small Business Innovation
Timestamps: 40:02 – 44:42
- All Family Pharmacy: Entrepreneur Michael Kunstler explains his venture offering online, alternative medication access, focusing on customer privacy and medical freedom (ex: ivermectin).
- Michael Kunstler (40:02): "People are becoming more comfortable purchasing... medications without the repercussions of their doctor or the regulators within their state."
- Steve Bannon (41:52): "Medical freedom and informed consent—it's not just about big pharma. It's also about the distribution system."
10. Foreign Influence & “Invisible Coup”
Timestamps: 47:48 – 54:37
- Peter Schweitzer’s Book & CCP Influence: Bannon hails “Invisible Coup,” detailing CCP strategies using mass immigration and elite infiltration, including discussion of elites (Bruno Wu, Neville Roy Singham) in Shanghai influencing US demonstrations.
- Steve Bannon (48:13): "The lead villain here...is the Chinese Communist Party...using mass immigration as a weapon in unrestricted warfare."
- Forrest (New Federal State) (50:49): "Neville Roy Singham... working with the CCP try to destroy this country from within."
- Discussion of Lack of Institutional Action: Strongly critical of US government inaction against foreign-influenced actors with American citizenship.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- Minneapolis Community Leader (01:35): "What I can tell you is that our city is going to show the same kind of resilience and grit... during this Operation Metro surge."
- Steve Bannon (12:15): "This is the primal scream of a dying regime. Pray for our enemies because we're going medieval on these people."
- Congressman Andy Biggs (19:11): "I've come to the conclusion that Congress is irredeemable with short of an act of God... it's going to be the states."
- David Zier (24:15): "Delta Force... participated in this Venezuela capture of Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Just an incredible operation here..."
- Chuck Gray (34:42): "Wyoming has been at the forefront of implementing both of these reforms. We were the first state in the nation to have an ironclad proof of citizenship..."
- Steve Bannon (48:13): "The Chinese Communist Party is trying to use mass immigration as a weapon in unrestricted warfare to destroy the United States from within."
- Forrest (50:49): "That's where CCP is... who can provide him everything. He wants the cover and the financial channels to funnel the money into this country."
Major Segments & Timestamps
- Minneapolis After Operation Metro Surge: 01:35 – 05:33
- Federal Investigations & Civil Rights: 06:52 – 08:13
- Sen. Kelly's First Amendment Case: 08:13 – 09:39, 47:34 – 48:13
- DHS Shutdown / Grand Jury News: 09:39 – 11:26
- AZ Gubernatorial Race News (Biggs): 11:26 – 15:10
- Biggs on Federalism & State Sovereignty: 19:11 – 20:57
- Fort Bragg, Military Operations: 24:15 – 28:11
- Election Laws & Wyoming as Model: 31:32 – 38:39
- All Family Pharmacy Innovation: 40:02 – 44:42
- Foreign Influence (CCP, Schweitzer Book): 47:48 – 54:37
Overall Tone & Takeaways
The episode maintains a combative, populist, and skeptical tone, frequently challenging federal overreach, the mainstream media, and what Bannon frames as elite globalist and foreign influences. There is repeated emphasis on grassroots resilience, the sovereignty of states, and the importance of local action in defending American values.
The dialogue between Bannon and his guests is frank, unfiltered, and often interwoven with urgent rhetoric about political, legal, and cultural threats to their vision of American freedom. Notably, moments of humor, frustration, and a camaraderie built around shared grievances surface throughout.