

WarRoom Battleground EP 708: Bringing Populism To Brazil; Health Freedom
Feb 15, 2025
Paulo Fiergo Filho, a close associate of Jair Bolsonaro, discusses Brazil's political landscape and its parallels to the U.S. January 6th insurrection. Naomi Wolf, an author and activist, delves into issues of free speech and medical freedom, while attorney Brian Festa sheds light on controversial vaccine mandates affecting students. The guests explore the fallout of political unrest in Brazil, the grassroots movement advocating for health freedom, and the importance of personal choice in public health narratives.
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Trump, Putin, and Zelensky
- President Trump spoke with Putin for 1.5 hours, upsetting Zelensky, who feels overlooked.
- Zelensky, allied with UK's Kier Starmer, claims Trump has no Ukraine plan, but Bannon says Trump seeks US withdrawal.
Bolsonaro's Impending Indictment
- Brazilian media reports Lula and a Supreme Court judge are preparing a 26-count indictment against Bolsonaro.
- This indictment mirrors Trump's January 6th situation, alleging Bolsonaro orchestrated a coup attempt while in the US.
Bolsonaro's Missed Inauguration
- Bolsonaro, invited to Trump's inauguration, was prevented from attending by a judge citing flight risk.
- Bannon's War Room hosted a brunch for Bolsonaro with international attendees, but Bolsonaro couldn't make it due to legal restrictions.