In a fiery 2023 segment on the WarRoom, Steve Bannon reacted sharply to an interview on the Hugh Hewitt Show, where Hugh had a guest on who talked about Republican candidates at the time, telling them not to focus on policy. Instead, the guest suggested they should prioritize “character and charisma” to win over voters. Bannon, always an advocate for strong policies, fiercely rejected this approach, drawing a stark contrast between his populist vision and what he labeled as a “junta” led by the Bush family.
According to the Oxford Dictionary, a junta is “a military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.”
ABOUT THE BUSH DYNASTY AKA-“THE ADMINISTRATIVE STATE”
Bannon’s commentary targeted the leadership style of George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush, whom he described as embodying the neoliberal, neoconservative elite that has failed the American people.
“I’m talking about the old man, not that moronic son who got us into Iraq,” Bannon said, emphasizing that it was George H.W. Bush who laid the groundwork for what he calls the administrative state’s betrayal of American interests.
During the rant (seen below) – Bannon recalled Bush’s dealings with China, accusing him of selling out the Chinese people just months after the Tiananmen Square massacre. According to Bannon, this moment he epitomized the broader sellout of American sovereignty under the Bush administration.
This critique is crucial for the WarRoom audience, which deeply values policy over polished personas. For Bannon, it’s not about charisma or fitting into the media’s mold of what makes a candidate “electable.” Rather, it’s about who can effectively challenge the entrenched power structures that have eroded American manufacturing, community values, and sovereignty.
“Don’t worry about policy? We got that. That’s because it’s all neoliberal, neocon elites,” Bannon mocked Hewitt’s advice. For Bannon, such rhetoric embodies the establishment’s dismissiveness toward real reform. He believes that this thinking has allowed globalist interests to thrive at the expense of American workers and traditional values.
WHERE DID ALL THE WEALTH OF THE ADMIN STATE AROUND DC COME FROM? BANNON ASKS.
Bannon’s warning to his audience is clear: beware of candidates who prioritize charm over substance. He contrasted the Bush family’s leadership with Donald Trump, describing Trump as an “armor-piercing shell” who, despite his imperfections, connects with voters through his unapologetic focus on policies that challenge the status quo. “The WarRoom Posse would beg to differ, sir,” Bannon said, emphasizing the critical role policy plays in shaping the future of America.
As the 2024 election approaches, Bannon’s critique serves as a stark reminder to his audience: don’t be swayed by empty charisma. Instead, focus on who has the policies to dismantle the establishment’s grip on power.
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It is mortifying that George W Bush not only has aligned himself against with these nullifying deepstate DC actors but rounded up cadres of fake Republicans to spread his insurrection against his party. You name your horror that the uni-party in DC is inflicting on the American people and there is George W Bush with his cadre effectively working for it against the people.
He is betraying:
His Party
His State
His country and
The world
George Bush Jr. is such a disappointment. So true.