Bannon`s War Room Episode 5665: The Elite Left Hate You; Unfiltered Immigration Will Destroy This Country
Sep 15, 2026
Economist and political commentator EJ Antoni joins investigative reporter Natalie Winters, known for covering immigration, foreign influence, and national security. They examine AI regulation, alleged corporate efforts to build a regulatory moat, China’s technology ecosystem, and Silicon Valley’s ties to Beijing. Winters also discusses Smithsonian materials on 9/11, immigration advocacy networks, and alleged California nonprofit funding irregularities.
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Grassroots Distrust Defeated AI Amnesty
- Stephen K. Bannon argues that AI companies seek to socialize risks while retaining profits and resisting meaningful oversight.
- He cites defeated AI-amnesty proposals as evidence that grassroots distrust can overcome industry lobbying power.
AI Regulation Could Become A Corporate Moat
- EJ Antoni says industry-backed regulation can create barriers that shield dominant AI firms from cheaper competitors.
- He compares this strategy with large retailers supporting higher minimum wages that smaller businesses cannot afford.
Regulate AI Without Smothering Competition
- EJ Antoni recommends preserving competition while adopting targeted rules that protect consumers rather than incumbent companies.
- He warns against both banning AI outright and allowing special interests to write the rules.
