Eric Teetsel and Steve Bannon laid out a high-intensity, action-oriented roadmap to prevent incidents like Charlie Kirk’s assassination from recurring, emphasizing institutional reform, anti-Antifa operations, and a complete overhaul of ideologically compromised systems—from universities to NGOs—that undermine American values. Their discussion framed this as both a moral imperative and a strategic necessity for the survival of the Republic.
Quick Clip:
ERIC TEETSEL: We are focused on ensuring what happened to Charlie never happens again. Antifa is not a vacuum; it’s fueled by NGOs, donor funds, and tax-exempt groups pushing anti-American ideology and violence. We must get to the root.@EricTeetsel pic.twitter.com/EUTRsNq67r
— Bannon’s WarRoom (@Bannons_WarRoom) September 23, 2025
Eric Teetsel, president of the Center for Renewing America (CRA), joined Steve Bannon on Tuesday to discuss the organization’s aggressive post-Charlie Kirk action plan. They framed the conversation around institutional building and seizing existing structures to ensure that the forces responsible for the death of Charlie Kirk cannot operate unchecked. According to Teetsel, CRA’s team, including seasoned political operatives and former government leaders, is strategically positioned to implement President Trump’s policies while countering anti-American actors.
Bannon framed recent events in stark terms: Trump entered "the Lion’s Den” at the UN and other global venues, confronting hostile elites with unapologetic patriotism. Observers, he noted, were more concerned with optics than substance, while Trump demonstrated national sovereignty and decisiveness. The conversation emphasized that Kirk’s assassination has crystallized the urgency of these efforts, with CRA acting as the coordinating force for policy, strategy, and public awareness.
The CRA plan targets several fronts simultaneously. First is Antifa and similar domestic terrorist organizations. Teetsel stressed that Antifa does not operate in isolation; it receives funding and support from NGOs, think tanks, donor-advised funds, and other "non-charitable” entities promoting violence and anti-American ideology. CRA’s strategy calls for aggressive investigations, revoking tax-exempt status where applicable, and holding accountable all who facilitate these operations.
Quick Clip:
ERIC TEETSEL: Our universities are completely owned by leftist ideologues who weaponize education to turn students against America.
If government money touches higher ed at all, it must be tied to enforcing free speech, not subsidizing indoctrination.@EricTeetsel pic.twitter.com/1uFJrZkDhS
— Bannon’s WarRoom (@Bannons_WarRoom) September 23, 2025
Higher education is another critical battleground. Teetsel argued that universities have become indoctrination centers for leftist ideology, subsidized by taxpayer funds. CRA’s blueprint includes eliminating federally subsidized student loans and grants unless institutions meet basic standards protecting free speech and civic responsibility.
Underlying all of these initiatives is a moral framework rooted in faith and civic duty. Both Teetsel and Bannon emphasized the power of prayer, public speech, and community engagement as tools to honor Kirk’s legacy while galvanizing citizens to act. They repeatedly stressed urgency: time with key figures—Trump, Kirk, and other leaders—is finite, making institution-building and sustained action non-negotiable.
The CRA strategy aims to expose and dismantle the deeper networks supporting domestic unrest. This includes media operatives, corporate collaborators, foreign donors, and intelligence assets connected to "color revolution” efforts against the American people. The overarching goal is systemic reform: seizing or restructuring institutions to prevent ideological subversion and restore national integrity.
Teetsel and Bannon framed their discussion as a call to arms for conservative leadership: act decisively, build institutions that outlast individuals, and confront both ideological and operational threats to the Republic. Charlie Kirk’s death, they argue, is both a warning and a rallying point, crystallizing the need for immediate, comprehensive, and unapologetic action.
For more context, watch this whole Tuesday segment of WarRoom with Eric Teetsel:
