Steve Bannon has made it clear: he’s not backing down. Despite the intense pressures from Washington, legal challenges, and media attacks, Bannon insists on doubling down for his cause—what he sees as a fight for the future of America. In a recent statement, he condemned the political establishment’s efforts to silence those who stand in defiance of their agendas, notably President Trump and allies like Congressman Matt Gaetz.

“The only people who can stop what we doing is ourselves. And the only we stop is when we play by their rules. Screw their rules, Screw them, they have destroyed this country. Gates has to come back. You can not accept defeat. This is so obvious, Take the Ethics report and shove it up your ass,” Bannon said on Monday to his WarRoom audience.

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Bannon: Screw their rules. @MattGaetz has to come back. Going to OAN is accepting defeat—this is so obvious. Take the ethics report and shove it. Gaetz must return like Trump returned. Don’t back down—double down. pic.twitter.com/4OIIJ1m1gt

— Bannon’s WarRoom (@Bannons_WarRoom) December 23, 2024

The Battle is Far From Over

Bannon has a fierce commitment to restoring what he considers the true American spirit. He specifically pointed to the battles fought by Trump and other “outsiders” who rose against the Washington elite. Bannon compared Trump’s struggle to that of historical figures like Washington and Lincoln, emphasizing the gravity of their missions.

“Trump had to do this for his country,” Bannon said, reflecting on the intense personal and political battles of 2020. He compared Trump’s return to power to a form of redemption, suggesting that the media and the establishment had wrongly “washed their hands” of him. "Watergate is small potatoes compared to this,” he boldly declared, reaffirming his belief that the ongoing campaign to discredit Trump is one of the greatest scandals in American history.

The Establishment Can’t Win

Bannon’s words underscore a key theme: the political establishment’s grip on power must be broken. He criticized both Democrats and Republicans who, according to him, are part of a neoliberal-neocon consensus that protects the status quo. The establishment, in his eyes, seeks to silence figures like Trump and Gaetz, individuals who refuse to conform to the traditional political mold.

“How did we get in this situation?” Bannon asked. “It’s not just the radical Democrats; it’s two sides of the same coin.” The mainstream political class, he claims, is more concerned with maintaining their power than with fighting for the people. In Bannon’s view, the only way to restore integrity to the system is through defiance.

The Ethics Report Doesn’t Matter: Fight for America

One of the most striking parts of Bannon’s comments was his dismissal of the so-called “ethics report.” To him, the report is irrelevant in the fight for the future of the country. He emphasized the importance of staying focused on the larger battle, regardless of what "they” say about your ethics or legality. "Screw their rules,” he said, echoing the sentiments of many in the populist movement who feel that the establishment’s systems are rigged against them.

Bannon also highlighted the courage of figures like Gaetz and Trump, stressing that they made conscious decisions to stand against the status quo. He praised their ability to resist the media attacks, criminal accusations, and political sabotage. For Bannon, the future of the country is tied to these fighters, and they must remain undeterred, no matter the obstacles placed in their way.

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Bannon: Can people govern themselves. We’re going to decide that. This is why we need @mattgaetz back. I don’t care about the ethics report. We are ALL very imperfect. We have to decide this and it is to shatter everything and Gaetz has to come back. pic.twitter.com/gxnWe2vpSX

— Bannon’s WarRoom (@Bannons_WarRoom) December 23, 2024

Double Down, Don’t Back Down

Above all, Bannon’s message was clear: double down, don’t back down. He demanded that Gaetz and others continue their fight, no matter the political or personal costs. “Take the ethics report and shove it up your ass,” Bannon boldly stated. This raw, unapologetic call to arms resonates with his vision of an America where the people—not the elites—have the power.

For Bannon, this is not about following the rules laid out by the establishment. It’s about fighting for the future of America, regardless of the personal consequences. “We will never rest until we’ve gotten to the bottom of this,” he promised, vowing that the relentless pursuit of justice and freedom will not stop until Washington is held accountable.

Bannon’s message is as defiant as it is powerful. In a political landscape that often demands compromise, he is urging Trump’s supporters—and anyone who believes in America’s true potential—to stand firm. The stakes are high, and for Bannon, the only way forward is to fight harder, not softer.

To hear more from Steve Bannon, watch Monday’s WarRoom: