Ezra Cohen’s Blueprint: Fresh Start to Execute Trump’s Vision with Power and Precision
Steve Bannon and Ezra Cohen discussed the implications of the Biden administration’s recent changes to orders of succession within key government agencies, implemented just weeks before the presidential inauguration to open Saturday’s WarRoom program. Cohen, a senior intelligence official under Trump, explained that these orders determine who temporarily leads agencies during the transition period before new political appointees are confirmed. He highlighted concerns that the Biden administration’s last-minute revisions aim to empower career bureaucrats aligned with the “administrative and deep state,” potentially hindering Trump’s second-term priorities.
Bannon emphasized the strategic significance of these changes, recalling challenges during Trump’s first term when entrenched officials obstructed the administration’s agenda. Both underscored the delays and resistance likely to arise as Trump’s team seeks to overturn these orders, noting similar struggles in the past with agency holdovers and bureaucratic inertia. They argued that the revisions reflect a calculated effort to blunt the impact of Trump’s plans, including his agenda to dismantle the administrative state.
Resources for this report, Saturday’s opening WarRoom segment featuring Steve Bannon and Ezra Cohen:
Ezra Cohen Reports On Biden Administration’s Middle Of The Night Changes To Orders Of Succession
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Cohen told Bannon on Saturday that he has a clear directive for Donald Trump: start his administration fresh by replacing Biden’s appointees immediately, ensuring the government is staffed with loyalists ready to enforce America First policies. In a recent conversation with Steve Bannon, Cohen emphasized that this approach isn’t just about personnel—it’s the key to delivering impactful executive orders and advancing Trump’s agenda without bureaucratic resistance.
Cohen’s Case: New People for New Policies
Cohen outlined the problem Biden faced in 2021. By retaining many Trump-era appointees, Biden inadvertently created roadblocks for his progressive policies. Cohen warned that Trump can’t afford to let the same thing happen in 2025.
"The success of any executive order depends on the people tasked with implementing it,” Cohen explained. "If Trump leaves Biden’s people in place, his orders will be ignored, slow-walked, or outright sabotaged.”
To Cohen, this isn’t just a recommendation—it’s a non-negotiable. Every agency, from the DOJ to the EPA, must be purged of opposition forces on day one.
Bannon’s Support: Unleashing the Executive Power
Steve Bannon backed Cohen’s stance, pointing to Project 2025 as the MAGA movement’s master plan for government reform. This comprehensive strategy includes ready-to-implement executive orders designed to dismantle bureaucracy, reshape federal agencies, and enforce Trump’s policies swiftly.
"Personnel is policy,” Bannon said. "Without the right people, even the most powerful executive orders will die in the swamp.”
Bannon stressed that Trump’s team has spent years preparing for this moment. The Project 2025 framework includes lists of vetted appointees, draft executive orders, and detailed operational plans.
"This is about execution,” Bannon explained. "The orders will be bold, but they need loyal people to carry them out without hesitation.”
Why This Matters for Executive Orders
Bannon emphasized that Trump’s ability to govern hinges on ensuring his directives are implemented effectively. Executive orders are a powerful tool for enacting change, but only if the machinery of government works in harmony with the president’s vision.
"Executive orders don’t enforce themselves,” Bannon said. "They require action from agency heads, legal teams, and field operatives. If those people aren’t on board, nothing happens.”
Cohen gave examples of how Biden’s executive orders on climate change and equity initiatives were delayed or diluted by Trump-era holdovers. "Trump can’t allow that to happen,” Bannon said. "He needs a team that believes in the mission from day one.”
The Stakes: Trump vs. the Bureaucracy
Both Cohen and Bannon acknowledged the immense opposition Trump will face, from entrenched bureaucrats to hostile media narratives. They argued that this resistance makes it even more critical to install loyalists who will push forward with executive actions.
"Biden’s appointees will work to undermine Trump at every turn,” Bannon warned. "They’re already gearing up for war.”
Bannon added that the MAGA movement has learned from the mistakes of 2016, when Trump underestimated the power of the deep state. This time, he said, they are ready to act decisively.
The First 100 Days: A Bold Vision
Cohen and Bannon outlined an aggressive timeline for Trump’s first 100 days. Key executive orders are expected to focus on immigration enforcement, energy independence, and regulatory rollback. These orders, they argued, will set the tone for Trump’s second term and demonstrate his commitment to voters.
"The voters elected Trump to deliver results,” Cohen said. "Replacing Biden’s people with loyalists ensures those results happen quickly and effectively.”
A Movement on the Brink of Action
As January 2025 approaches, Cohen and Bannon’s call to action is resonating across the MAGA base. The message is clear: Trump’s ability to reshape America depends on starting with a clean slate. The fight for control of the executive branch is about more than just personnel—it’s about ensuring Trump’s vision becomes a reality.
"Trump’s executive orders will be transformative,” Cohen said. "But only if the people executing them are committed to the cause.”
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