Bannon`s War Room WarRoom Battleground EP 867: Pope Leo Is Francis 2.0; Continuing Mass Deportations
Oct 9, 2025
Ben Harnwell, a commentator on Catholic affairs, and Dave Brat, a former congressman and economist, dive deep into the latest Vatican teachings and their implications for U.S. politics. Harnwell analyzes a new papal document urging bishops to resist mass deportations, suggesting the Church may position itself against government policies. Meanwhile, Brat discusses Trump's influential role in Middle East diplomacy, exploring a two-state solution and the religious framing of peace efforts. Their riveting exchange highlights the intersection of faith, politics, and international relations.
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Executive Power As The New Normal
- Stephen Bannon argues the DOJ and FBI will follow presidential directives on investigations as the new norm.
- He warns career officials who quietly comply are enabling an authoritarian shift in government.
Broad Article II Claims Face Courts
- Legal scholars discussed broad Article II claims about federal power to repel rebellion and allocate forces.
- They note the Supreme Court has been permissive toward expansive executive actions recently.
Primal Scream Of A Dying Regime
- Stephen Bannon uses vivid rhetoric calling current opposition the "primal scream of a dying regime."
- He frames media opposition as desperate and claims the public has grown weary of it.