BLUF: Stephen Colbert’s Firing Demanded
On Thursday’s WarRoom, Steve Bannon called for CBS to cancel Stephen Colbert’s show, branding it a $40 million annual loss and a Democratic Party propaganda machine. He argued that Colbert’s anti-MAGA rhetoric, like Jimmy Kimmel’s, fuels division and even violence, citing Charlie Kirk’s assassination, and urged affiliates and viewers to pressure CBS to "pull the plug” immediately, aligning with a broader strategy to dismantle media that promotes fake news.
Watch this clip of Bannon’s Thrusday comments:
Bannon: "You Don't See MAGA In The Streets, You Don't See MAGA Burning Down Buildings" pic.twitter.com/8ABEiBeW4T
— Bannon’s WarRoom (@Bannons_WarRoom) September 18, 2025
Key Details and Context: Steve Bannon, hosting WarRoom, unleashed a fiery critique of Stephen Colbert’s late-night show, framing it as a financial and ideological liability for CBS. He claimed the show costs $100 million annually to produce but generates only $60 million, losing $40 million yearly—a "donation in kind” to the Democratic Party.
Bannon argued this financial loss, coupled with Colbert’s relentless anti-Trump and anti-MAGA content, constitutes propaganda that may breach election laws, as it effectively subsidizes partisan messaging. He cited the recent firing of Jimmy Kimmel for smearing MAGA and Charlie Kirk, whose assassination Bannon linked to inflammatory rhetoric from liberal media figures like Colbert.
"There’s no apology, no groveling, no donation big enough,” Bannon declared, insisting CBS should "shut it down now” and pay out Colbert’s contract to avoid further losses.
This segment tied into Bannon’s broader narrative of dismantling the "deep state” and its media allies, which he accuses of orchestrating a "color revolution” against Americans. He celebrated Kimmel’s ousting as a scalp for MAGA, with "many more to come,” and urged viewers and local affiliates—tire shops, grocery stores, and service providers—to reject Colbert’s "hate-filled” show, which he claimed is unsellable due to public backlash.
Bannon highlighted the power of grassroots pressure, noting affiliates’ refusal to air Kimmel’s show as a model for action against Colbert. He positioned this as part of President Trump’s "playbook” to seize institutions, contrasting it with figures like Mike Pence, whom he called a "traitor” for not supporting MAGA’s 2020 painful battle.
Bannon’s rhetoric was uncompromising, dismissing free speech defenses from mainstream media like MSNBC, CNN, and The New York Times, which he accused of ignoring censorship of Trump and MAGA voices on platforms like Twitter and Facebook.
He suggested the FCC might intervene to "shut things down,” reflecting a maximalist strategy to reshape media landscapes.
The segment ended with a call to action, urging viewers to pressure CBS and new owners to "clean up” media, aligning with MAGA’s broader fight against perceived enemies.
Implications and Call to Action: Bannon’s demand to cancel Colbert’s show is a rallying cry for MAGA to deconstruct the administrative state and public pressure against hostile media.
This fight, Bannon warns, is existential—failure risks further division and violence. Act now to burn the propaganda machine to the ground.
