Bannon’s Warning: Federal Spending Fight and the ‘Eyes of March’
On Saturday’s WarRoom program, host Steve Bannon predicted a major and uncomfortable political showdown in March. He warned that a Continuing Resolution (CR) is coming due to Congress’s failure to complete the appropriations process. He also highlighted the fight at the federal judiciary level, the importance of impoundment, and the movement to dismantle the administrative state—all converging into what he called a moment of reckoning.
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"This Is Going To Get Constitutional Quickly.” Bannon On President Trump’s Theory Of Impoundment
Crossing the Potomac—A New Front
Bannon pointed to a significant development: Elon Musk’s team is heading to the Pentagon. “They’ve already got an early team over there,” he said, underscoring that shifts in government operations are beginning.
He sees this as part of the more significant battle against the administrative state. “We’re not just talking about cuts,” he explained. “We’re talking about structural changes. This is about taking the managerial control of government away from unelected bureaucrats and bringing it back to the executive branch.”
Federal Judiciary: Winning the Fight
Bannon is confident about victories in the courts. “We are going to win at the federal level,” he said. While he acknowledges that lower courts may pose obstacles, he believes the appellate courts and Supreme Court will side with efforts to dismantle the deep state.
"There’s going to be chaos,” Bannon admitted. “But it’s controlled chaos. The administrative state is getting ripped apart, and it’s all coming to a head soon.”
Impoundment: The Executive’s Secret Weapon
Bannon emphasized impoundment as a crucial tool for President Trump’s new administration. "Write this down. That concept is coming back,” he urged. Impoundment allows the executive branch to refuse to spend money that Congress appropriates, blocking wasteful spending.
This ties into what Bannon calls the ‘unified theory of the executive’—the idea that the president must have more direct control over federal spending. “Big ideas have big consequences,” he said, predicting a huge legal and political fight over this issue.
March Budget Showdown: Prepare for a CR
Bannon warned that Congress has failed to finish the budget process, making a Continuing Resolution (CR) almost sure by March 14.
"Get ready,” he said. "The House has done some work, but the Senate? Nothing. They haven’t addressed these bills. That means another CR is coming.”
He predicts a major political firestorm between March 4 and March 14. This period includes Biden’s State of the Union address, setting the stage for a heated battle over federal spending.
"We’re not going to be happy about everything,” Bannon admitted. "But we have to face reality—massive spending cuts are coming. And that’s the only way to get control over inflation and the national debt.”
Bannon’s Bottom Line
- Elon Musk’s team is moving into the Pentagon, signaling changes in defense strategy.
- Federal court battles are key, with appellate courts expected to favor deconstructing the administrative state.
- Impoundment is back, giving the executive branch power to halt reckless spending.
- A Continuing Resolution (CR) is coming in March, setting up a budget fight that could reshape government spending.
Bannon sees this as a defining moment. "This is the fight. This is going to be won or lost in the trenches.”
See our past coverage of the concept of impoundment:
For more context, watch the full open segment for Saturday’s WarRoom:
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