Days of Thunder: Steve Bannon Predicts Populist Storm Ahead

During a Friday conversation with Julie Kelly, Steve Bannon, a central leader in the MAGA movement and host of War Room, declared a fiery vision of the future. With his signature defiance, Bannon painted a picture of looming political upheaval, coining the phrase “Days of Thunder” to describe the seismic shifts he predicts in the coming weeks as President Trump retakes power.

"It’s going to be a reckoning,” Bannon thundered. "Ten days from now, Trump will be deep into the first day of work. Their heads are going to explode. January 20, 2025, will mark the start of the Days of Thunder.”

Check it out this smackdown:

Bannon: "They Have Fought Trump, They've Come After Trump, These People Are Criminals" pic.twitter.com/xSuT3RZYH9

— Bannon’s WarRoom (@Bannons_WarRoom) January 10, 2025

A Storm of Accountability

Bannon’s ire was focused on the legacy media and the political establishment, which he accused of orchestrating relentless attacks against Donald Trump and his supporters. Reflecting on the eight-year anniversary of CNN’s promotion of the Steele dossier, he lambasted the media’s role in what he called a fabricated narrative.

"They threw everything at Trump,” Bannon said. "All of it. They’ve spent years trying to put him, his family, and his allies in jail. None of it worked. Yet here they are, still regurgitating the same crap.”

Julie Kelly joined Bannon in dissecting the media’s role, calling out its audience. "Their viewers want to be brainwashed. They need their anti-Trump fix every day. It’s like a drug,” she said, emphasizing the media’s obsession with Trump as a crutch for ratings.

Bannon took it a step further: "This is why people aren’t coming back to their audiences. They’re 150 percent wrong. How these people still have jobs is beyond me.”

Watch Bannon and Kelly talk about the conviction of President Trump:

Julie Kelly On President Trump's Sentencing: "The Entire Conviction Is Tainted" @julie_kelly2 pic.twitter.com/oBJAhnZdgM

— Bannon’s WarRoom (@Bannons_WarRoom) January 10, 2025

A Call for Structural Change

Bannon’s remarks also targeted the FBI, which he labeled as corrupt beyond repair. "The FBI needs to be taken down brick by brick,” he said. "Salt the earth around Constitution Avenue. This institution has disgraced itself. It’s time to reimagine what federal law enforcement should be.”

Kelly echoed these sentiments by exposing potential profiteering within Democratic circles, particularly through consulting firms tied to digital advertising for political campaigns. She detailed a lucrative operation benefiting certain firms in the wake of Trump-related controversies, which Bannon called "revolting.”

"This lawfare has to end,” Bannon declared. "We need a special counsel to expose this. The Republic can’t survive another round of this corruption.”

Media Malfeasance and the Path Forward

Bannon reminded his audience of Trump’s resilience and the importance of fighting against institutional overreach. He drew a sharp contrast between Trump and "average politicians,” underscoring President Trump’s unique ability to withstand relentless opposition.

"We’re defending the Constitution here,” Bannon asserted. "It’s bigger than Trump. It’s about ensuring that no future leader has to endure what he has faced.”

The Last Word

As the conversation concluded, Bannon’s words carried a mixture of frustration and determination. He reserved special scorn for tech mogul Mark Zuckerberg, accusing him of undermining the 2020 election. "Send his money back. We don’t need it. He’s got a bad vibe,” Bannon said, his disdain palpable.

With "Days of Thunder” as his rallying cry, Bannon painted a picture of political retribution, institutional reform, and media accountability. His message was clear for those who support the MAGA movement: the storm is coming, and it will reshape America.