Bannon`s War Room WarRoom Battleground EP 938: Fruits of the INVASION: Civil War Coming To The UK And Democracy Now In Danger In Spain
Jan 30, 2026
Gonzalo Martín, vice president of Democracia Nacional and political commentator, warns about Spain's rapid migrant regularization and political motives. Professor David Betts, modern warfare scholar at King’s College London, compares UK tensions to past conflicts and maps paths toward civil unrest. They discuss migration policy, elite legitimacy, social fragmentation, and signs of rising communal conflict.
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Comparisons To Belfast And Baghdad
- Ben Harnwell recounts Betts' comparisons to Belfast and Baghdad to illustrate potential UK outcomes.
- The comparisons frame urban fortification and sectarian-style chronic violence scenarios.
Leadership Shapes Perceived Legitimacy
- Betts differentiates UK and US trajectories by elite orientation and political figures' perceived loyalty.
- He argues Trump is seen as aligned with a national constituency while UK elites appear post-national and detached.
Trust Collapse And Proto-Insurgent Signs
- Betts cites measurable trust collapse: only ~9% trust politicians and many young Britons tolerate political violence.
- He links grassroots 'raise the flag' neighbourhood demarcations to proto-insurgent behavior.
