War Room with Stephen K. Bannon – Episode 5090

Date: January 23, 2026
Podcast: Real America’s Voice (iHeartPodcasts)

Episode Overview

This packed Friday edition of War Room, hosted by Stephen K. Bannon, delivers rapid-fire discussions on "insurrection" controversies, border security, the historic resonance of Andrew Jackson’s approach to federal unity, and the changing face of global finance as discussed at Davos. The episode mixes historical analysis, live campaign updates from Arizona and Texas, and an in-depth look at the World Economic Forum's pivot towards a fully digitized financial system. Voices include conservative commentators, political candidates, and international observers, all united by a MAGA worldview and deep skepticism of “globalist” elites.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Modern "Insurrection" Crisis: Lessons from Andrew Jackson (starts ~07:00)

Segment Guests:

• Hayden Daniel, The Federalist

Discussion Highlights:

• Bannon frames current resistance by cities/states to federal immigration law as an "insurrection," likening it to the 1832 Nullification Crisis.
• Hayden Daniel recounts the details of the Nullification Crisis and Andrew Jackson’s decisive use of federal authority.
• The discussion draws an analogy to today's sanctuary cities resisting ICE and the need for “tough, Jacksonian leadership.”

Notable Quote:

“If any state can just kind of pick and choose which laws it wants to follow, there's no real point of having a country.” (Hayden Daniel, 13:45)

Actionable Recommendation (Hypothetical to Trump):

• Daniel suggests one final warning to governors opposing ICE, giving them "24 hours max" to cooperate before invoking the Insurrection Act and sending in federal forces.

“Back down... or we're going to start seriously considering sending in other National Guard units to crack down... Full stop.” (Daniel, 25:15)

2. On-the-Ground Immigration Enforcement & Use of Force (25:58)

Segment Guest:

• Ben Berkwam, Real America’s Voice correspondent

Key Points:

• Ben Berkwam reports on ICE enforcement, advocating for immediate revocation of federal funds to sanctuary cities and instant use of the Insurrection Act.
• He underscores the gravity of the situation in Minneapolis and echoes the call for federal intervention without delay.

Notable Quote:

“Anyone who obstructs should get the Insurrection Act immediately... Even before that, any federal funds... need to be immediately withdrawn now.” (Ben Berkwam, 27:45)

3. Arizona's Political and Legal Standoff (36:20)

Guests:

• Greg Rober: Candidate for Arizona Attorney General
• Kathleen Wynn: Candidate for Arizona GOP Chair

Key Points:

• Discussion of Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes’ comments implying stand-your-ground laws may justify force against ICE, which Bannon and Rober strongly reject as dangerous and legally inaccurate.
• Greg Rober discusses plans to challenge Mayes directly, emphasizing border security and law enforcement.
• Kathleen Wynn outlines her strategy to mobilize Arizona’s Republican base, increase turnout, and counter what she calls "radical Democratic control."

Notable Quotes:

“The crazier they can get against ICE, the more money they can raise... and this is a disaster.” (Greg Rober, 40:30)

“Arizona has to take control of the narrative and push back against these radical beliefs. We are a very red state… We have to be warriors. And I am a fighter.” (Kathleen Wynn, 44:22)

4. Texas State Senate Special Election – Urgency Amid Weather Crisis (53:12)

Guest:

• Lee Wambsganss: Republican candidate, Texas Senate

Key Points:

• Wambsganss urges Republicans to vote before a massive Texas winter storm, warning of unusually high Democratic turnout in a special election.
• Emphasis on the broader impact: “Don’t let weather and the Democrats turn Texas blue. This could be a bellwether.” (Lee Wambsganss, 55:15)

5. Davos 2026: The Great Digital Financial Reset (59:40)

Guest:

• Noor bin Ladin: International commentator

Key Points:

• Noor bin Ladin highlights the World Economic Forum’s major shift toward total financial digitalization—central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), tokenization, and blockchain-based asset control.
• Points out the linkage between financial restructuring, centralization of power, online censorship, and the advent of digital IDs.
• Warns of a technocratic future where “we will own nothing” and live like “serfs 2.0,” under subscription models.

Notable Quotes:

“With the digitalization of the entire financial structure, that’s the key for total centralization of power and control... And this is how they're going to essentially enslave us.” (Noor bin Ladin, 01:02:00)

“Davos this week was maybe one of the most important sessions they’ve ever had since 1971.” (Noor bin Ladin, 01:09:32)

Discussion of the online push for digital IDs:

“It’s not about protecting children… It’s to force us to use a digital identity to access the Internet.” (Noor bin Ladin, 01:07:35)

Bannon’s Reaction:

“When Noor bin Ladin tells me that this session of Davos... is maybe one of the most important since the founding, my ears perk up.” (Steve Bannon, 01:09:45)

6. Wealth Distribution & “Globalist Hypocrisy” at Davos (after 1:13:00)

Climax with a clip from Christine Lagarde (ECB):

• Discusses “distribution of wealth and disparity.”
• Noor and Bannon mock her as “hypocritical,” given the Davos elite’s role in creating wealth gaps.

Notable Quote:

“It's getting deeper and bigger because of Davos. Good God, these people kill me.” (Steve Bannon, 01:14:05)

Noor bin Ladin:

“They manufacture the problems then pretend to resolve them... always leading to a greater gap between classes and this creation of a feudal system 2.0.” (Noor bin Ladin, 01:15:10)

7. Closing Calls for Decisive Action

• Various guests return to the theme that President Trump must invoke the Insurrection Act, mass deport “every single illegal alien,” and clean out left-wing officials in Minneapolis and elsewhere.
• Taj Gil (Warpaths Coffee) and Mike Lindell (MyPillow) add their voices in support of a full-throttle, MAGA-centered America.

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

| Speaker | Quote | Timestamp | |-------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------| | Hayden Daniel | "If any state can just kind of pick and choose which laws it wants to follow, there's no real point of having a country." | 13:45 | | Steve Bannon | "He had no tolerance. And if he didn't have that kind of tough leadership, this thing would have spun out of control..." | 18:50 | | Ben Berkwam | "Anyone who obstructs should get the Insurrection act and immediately... even before that any federal funds... need to be immediately withdrawn now." | 27:45 | | Greg Rober | "The crazier they can get against ICE... the more money they can raise... and this is a disaster." | 40:30 | | Kathleen Wynn | "Arizona has to take control of the narrative and push back against these radical beliefs. We are a very red state… We have to be warriors. And I am a fighter." | 44:22 | | Noor bin Ladin | "With the digitalization of the entire financial structure, that’s the key for total centralization of power and control... and this is how they're going to essentially enslave us..." | 01:02:00 | | Noor bin Ladin | “Davos this week was maybe one of the most important sessions they’ve ever had since 1971.” | 01:09:32 | | Steve Bannon | "When Noor bin Ladin tells me that this... is maybe the most important since the founding, my ears perk up." | 01:09:45 | | Noor bin Ladin | "It’s not about protecting children… It’s to force us to use a digital identity to access the Internet." | 01:07:35 | | Steve Bannon | "It's getting deeper and bigger because of Davos. Good God, these people kill me." | 01:14:05 | | Noor bin Ladin | “They manufacture the problems then pretend to resolve them... always leading to... the creation of a feudal system 2.0.” | 01:15:10 |

Important Segment Timestamps

• Jackson, Nullification, Insurrection: 07:00 – 28:00
• Arizona Politics & AG Controversy: 36:20 – 47:00
• Texas Senate Special Election: 53:12 – 59:00
• Davos/WEF, CBDCs, Economic Reset: 59:40 – 01:15:10

Episode Tone and Style

• Original Tone: Urgent, combative, populist, with a recurring call for "decisive action" and dramatic historical parallels.
• Notable Themes: Anti-globalism, suspicion of centralized (especially digital) control, valorization of Trump and Andrew Jackson, narrative about embattled “real Americans.”

Useful Links/Handles (as mentioned)

• Hayden Daniel: @HaydenWDaniel (X)
• The Federalist: thefederalist.com
• Greg Rober: @GregForAZ | gregforaz.com
• Kathleen Wynn: winforchair.com
• Lee Wambsganss: leefortexas.com
• Noor bin Ladin: @noorbinladin (Twitter), noorbinladin.substack.com

This summary covers the core themes and discussions of this episode, providing a clear map for anyone wanting to grasp the War Room’s latest perspective on domestic crisis, political rivalry, and global economic upheaval.