Steve Bannon delivered a scathing rebuke of John Brennan on Thursday after watching some MSNBC footage of Brennan in the cold open. Bannon scaled the Deep State-Administrative State, accusing Brennan, the former CIA Director, of orchestrating attacks on President Trump and MAGA. Bannon argued that the media is complicit in ignoring Brennan’s alleged misconduct and failing to expose the administrative state’s influence. Bannon called for immediate accountability, a purge of entrenched bureaucrats, and a media that does its job. The battle is over Trump’s nominations.

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Steve Bannon To John Brennan: We’re Not Going To Allow The Deep State To Determine Who Is In The Trump Administration.

Just A Recommendation Stop Going On MSNBC And Start Lawyering Up. pic.twitter.com/CDzmKMFZ4m

— Bannon’s WarRoom (@Bannons_WarRoom) November 21, 2024

John Brennan and the "Deep State’s Playbook”

Bannon didn’t mince words. He accused Brennan of being a central figure in the Deep State’s efforts to undermine Trump and control his administration.
Brennan’s Role: Bannon believes Brennan helped lead a “criminal conspiracy” against Trump.
What’s Next for Brennan? According to Bannon, Brennan should “lawyer up” because investigations are coming if Trump returns to power.
Cutting Ties: Bannon vowed that Brennan’s security clearance and pension would be stripped by January 20, 2025.

The media, Bannon argued, has ignored these allegations. Instead of scrutinizing Brennan’s actions, they continue to platform him on outlets like MSNBC.

The Media’s Failure: Why It Matters

Bannon blasted the media for failing to report on the Deep State’s influence. He described it as a betrayal of journalistic integrity.

MSNBC’s Role: He criticized Brennan’s regular appearances on the network, calling it a platform for propaganda.
The Bigger Problem: Bannon claimed media elites are complicit in shielding bureaucratic corruption from public view.
Bannon urged the media to stop ignoring the infiltration of government agencies and start holding figures like Brennan accountable.

Bannon’s Call for Action: Cleaning House

Bannon emphasized the need for Trump’s administration to take control and eliminate Deep State influence.

Vetting the Bureaucracy: Bannon warned against trusting anyone in agencies like the CIA or FBI unless they are thoroughly vetted.
Breaking the Cycle: He dismissed the notion of checks and balances within the executive branch as a Deep State “perversion” of the Constitution.
Trump’s Authority: Bannon insisted that Trump, as the elected leader, has the right to shape his administration without interference.
Economic Priorities and the Administrative State
Bannon pivoted to the importance of addressing federal spending and reforming the administrative state.
Reining in Spending: He endorsed appointing figures like Russ Vought to tackle federal spending.
Cutting Costs: Bannon outlined the need to dismantle the administrative state, program by program, to reduce costs and restore efficiency.
This strategy, he argued, is essential to advancing Trump’s agenda and delivering results for the American people.

What Bannon Wants His Audience to Understand

Bannon’s message was clear: the Deep State, embodied by figures like Brennan, must be dismantled. The media must stop enabling bureaucratic corruption and start exposing it. Trump’s next administration will focus on rooting out this influence, vetting officials, and using tools like recess appointments to ensure accountability.

He called on his audience to stay informed, push back against media bias, and support efforts to restore constitutional order. Bannon’s vision hinges on bold reforms and a commitment to holding the right people accountable.

Takeaway

Bannon’s fiery commentary isn’t just about Brennan. It’s a rallying cry to end the Deep State’s hold on government and demand accountability from the media. As he said, "Game over.”

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