In a gripping WarRoom segment, host Steve Bannon and Breitbart’s National Political Editor Matt Boyle sounded the alarm over the most consequential foreign policy challenge of President Trump’s second term: preventing a new war in the Middle East as tensions escalate between Israel and Iran.

Boyle, reporting from South Carolina, described the rapidly evolving situation as "monumental,” arguing that it could fracture President Trump’s political coalition and derail the America First agenda if not handled with surgical precision. "This is the moment,” Boyle said, "that could define Trump’s legacy as the peace president.”

At the heart of the discussion was concern that Israel may be preparing a unilateral military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, possibly dragging the United States into a broader conflict. According to Boyle and Bannon, Trump has made it clear in private meetings — including one at Camp David — that he opposes any new military escalation, especially while his administration is actively negotiating with Iran through backchannels. A high-level meeting between U.S. envoy Steve Wickoff and Iranian representatives is reportedly scheduled for Sunday in Muscat, Oman.

"Trump was elected to end forever wars, not start new ones,” Bannon emphasized, pointing out the President’s consistent focus on diplomacy, economic leverage, and peace through strength. "He sees through the noise. The neocons want escalation, but Trump knows that would be catastrophic.”

Boyle agreed, noting that any Israeli military action would be interpreted globally as having U.S. backing, regardless of denials. "Israel is our greatest ally in the region, no question,” he said, "but the world will see an Israeli strike as a greenlight from Washington — and that could destabilize everything.”

Bannon stressed that Trump’s strength lies in his ability to prioritize the real threat: the Chinese Communist Party. "We’re in a 30-front war,” Bannon said. "But Trump knows China is the center of gravity. Iran, Ukraine, Gaza — these are distractions from the bigger strategic fight.”

Boyle echoed that sentiment, stating that much of the destabilization in the Middle East is indirectly propped up by China. Iran is exporting between 1.6 and 2.5 million barrels of oil per day to China, giving the regime critical funding. "If Trump used economic warfare — like a blockade or sanctions — to stop that oil, the regime in Tehran would collapse within 100 days,” Boyle claimed. "There’s no need for bombs. Just cut off the cash flow.”

Bannon called for a dramatic escalation of economic measures and criticized the intelligence community for failing to anticipate Israeli or Iranian moves. "Where is the CIA? Where is the Office of the Director of National Intelligence? We need answers,” Bannon said. "President Trump should summon them immediately. This is too important for bureaucratic games.”

The conversation took a sharp turn toward domestic politics when Bannon and Boyle warned of the risk to Trump’s MAGA coalition. If war breaks out and is seen as being enabled by the U.S., it could be weaponized by political opponents. "They’ll say Trump’s no different — that he promised peace and delivered war,” Boyle cautioned. "That’s a lie, but perception matters.”

Bannon added that neocon elements in Congress — notably Senators Lindsey Graham and Tom Cotton — are already pushing for confrontation and could attempt to undermine Trump’s strategy. "Trump needs to trust his instincts, not the war lobby,” Bannon said. "His instincts are why he won in 2016, 2020, and again in 2024. The American people are with him on peace.”

Ultimately, Boyle and Bannon framed the moment as a critical crossroads for the Trump presidency. "This isn’t just about the Middle East,” Boyle concluded. "It’s about keeping America focused on the real enemy, maintaining the peace, and staying true to the promises that got President Trump elected again.”

As pressure mounts both globally and at home, Trump’s next moves could define not only the outcome in the region — but also the direction of his second term.

For more context, watch this Thursday WarRoom segment: