New Media vs. Old Guard

Steve Bannon and Benny Johnson launched a bold conversation on Monday’s WarRoom that is destined to resonate across the political landscape, with Bannon praising Johnson’s work as “changing the arc of history.” Their conversation exposes a new reality: conservative media figures like Johnson challenge legacy media, shaping public discourse in ways the traditional outlets can’t ignore. “This is not the same world for the broadcast networks,” Bannon argued, affirming the emerging power of independent voices that don’t hesitate to take on Capitol Hill.

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Exposing the GOP’s Senate “Whip Count”

Benny Johnson’s latest report focuses on Senate leadership and the "whip count,” revealing where senators’ loyalties lie. He highlighted how some GOP senators are supporting anti-Trump leaders like John Thune and John Cornyn behind closed doors, a move Johnson describes as a betrayal of MAGA principles. “This is a despicable insult to the American people,” Johnson declared, criticizing these senators for their lack of transparency. Johnson’s findings suggest that support for anti-Trump figures isn’t based on constituent interests but on maintaining Senate power structures.

See Johnson’s post:

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: A GOP Senate Source has leaked the internal whip-count for the Leadership Vote. The final votes will be on a secret ballot Wednesday.

Here is where the race stands now…

Cornyn (18)
Scott (11)
Thune (24)

Banks – Thune
Barrasso – Thune
Blackburn – Thune
Boozman -…

— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) November 11, 2024

Secret Votes and Hidden Loyalties

One of the most shocking revelations was Johnson’s claim that GOP senators plan to vote for leaders like Thune and Cornyn in a "dark of night” vote, hidden from public scrutiny. “Have you ever seen a U.S. senator shy away from the cameras?” Johnson asked, highlighting the absence of vocal support for these controversial candidates. According to Johnson, these senators avoid public endorsements for Thune or Cornyn because they fear backlash from their pro-Trump constituents. This secrecy, Bannon and Johnson agree, is a major red flag.

Betrayal of the MAGA Movement?

For Johnson and Bannon, supporting anti-Trump figures within the GOP represents a deep betrayal of the movement’s values. Many of these senators, Johnson noted, won their seats with Trump’s endorsement and the hard work of MAGA supporters. “This is an outright betrayal of MAGA,” Bannon affirmed, urging viewers to recognize the implications of senators siding with leaders who opposed Trump’s agenda. The fallout from these "hidden votes” could impact the future of the GOP’s alignment with its base.

“The Real Mainstream Media”

Bannon claimed that voices like Johnson’s have become "the real mainstream media,” taking the lead in driving political narratives once monopolized by billion-dollar media conglomerates. The rise of streaming, podcasts, and direct engagement has given figures like Bannon and Johnson unprecedented influence. Their core message: with each revelation, independent media is proving itself as a powerful alternative to conventional reporting.

A Call to Action: Demand Transparency

As a final call to action, Bannon urged his audience to contact their senators and demand transparency. He shared the U.S. Senate switchboard number, emphasizing the importance of a public vote on Senate leadership. For Johnson and Bannon, this is about accountability. If Senate Republicans want to move against Trump, Bannon argued, they should be willing to do it publicly, rather than hiding their votes.

Power of Independent Reporting

Johnson’s work highlights the growing strength of independent reporting in holding power to account. He noted that some senators, rather than embracing the new wave of conservative media, remain loyal to traditional media outlets like CNN, believing them to be the ultimate authority. Bannon, however, sees this as a miscalculation, noting that senators who align themselves with independent voices are "beginning to see real power ascend to them.”

“No One Can Touch McConnell”?

Johnson’s investigation also exposed McConnell’s enduring influence over the Senate, which Johnson compared to a "terrorist” stronghold within the GOP. Johnson insists that even McConnell, long seen as untouchable, is now vulnerable to the power of public scrutiny. “No one said we could touch Ronna, but look where she is now,” Bannon added, underscoring how public pressure has shifted GOP power dynamics in recent months.

The Road Ahead

As Bannon and Johnson wrapped up their explosive exchange, one message stood clear: independent media has the power to shift public opinion and hold political elites accountable. Bannon emphasized the importance of "fighting an information war,” one in which transparency and truth are critical. Johnson vowed to continue his investigation, promising to bring the "whip count” into the public eye—no matter the obstacles.

In an era where traditional and new media are locked in a battle for influence, Bannon and Johnson’s conversation underscores a shift in who controls the narrative. With each report, Johnson and Bannon are redefining the boundaries of political accountability, leveraging independent media’s power to keep voters informed and engaged.

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