Bannon`s War Room Episode 4704: Seizing The Institutions
Aug 14, 2025
Sam Faddis, a former CIA operative, shares insights on institutional integrity and the culture of blackmail within key agencies like the CIA and FBI. Derek Harvey, a Colonel and Special Assistant to the President, discusses Zelensky's diplomatic challenges amidst the Ukraine conflict and the ramifications of U.S. military support. The conversation dives into the need for accountability in democracy and historical biases within the judicial system, drawing parallels to Nixon's political struggles and the lessons they hold for today's political landscape.
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Institutions As Political Prizes
- Steve Bannon frames the Kennedy Center honors as a deliberate political takeover of institutions.
- He argues recipients are chosen for political loyalty rather than traditional lifetime achievement.
Seizing Rather Than Protecting Institutions
- Bannon declares the movement aims to 'grab' and control institutions, not just protect them.
- He frames this as exercising constitutional authority to reshape government power.
NATO Fractures Influence Negotiation
- Derek Harvey says NATO is fractured and some members are fatigued with prolonged support for Ukraine.
- He suggests a deal with Russia could combine economic carrots and sanctions as leverage.