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Bannon’s support for Donald Trump dates back to before Trump even announced his campaign in 2015. As a vocal supporter of Trump’s “America First” agenda, Bannon has been pivotal in shaping the messaging that resonates with Trump’s diverse working-class base. Bannon believes this base, tired of endless foreign wars, porous borders, and economic hardship, is now a formidable force that will continue to disrupt the Democratic stronghold in Washington.
Following Trump’s latest election victory, Bannon returned to the “War Room” with fierce criticism for the mainstream media, accusing them of abandoning journalistic standards to become what he called “propaganda puppets” in service of the Biden-Harris administration. “You weaponized the institutions,” Bannon told the press, emphasizing that this weaponization was evident across major news organizations.
Bannon did not mince words, “Your staff was part of it, and the senior people at MSNBC, and the people that own NBC were part of it, and The Washington Post, and The New York Times…understood…we will take out Trump. And once we take out Trump, this movement will just fritter away. What does not kill you makes you stronger. The central part of our movement is resilience.”
Bannon argues that this election showed how little trust the public has left in the mainstream media, as Americans increasingly reject what he describes as “smear tactics” and “hit pieces” against Trump and his supporters. “You can kick us to the curb. You can stomp us. You can beat us in a battle, but you can’t win the war, and you will not win the war. You people are revolting. Revolting,” Bannon declared, vowing that the pro-Democrat narratives in the press would no longer influence the American public.
To Bannon, the media has crossed the line, misleading Americans to serve partisan agendas. In his view, the press has repeatedly painted false narratives about Trump and his supporters. Bannon predicts that these outlets will face consequences. “What you have done to this country, what you’ve done to the citizens of this country, and yes yes yes, you will pay a price for that. You will pay a price for that. It’s called justice. Rough Roman justice,” he warned.
As an example, Bannon pointed to a New York Times article from October 31 that portrayed Trump supporters as victims of biased polling. The article, titled “Why the Right Thinks Trump Is Running Away With the Race,” suggested that conservatives were misled by right-wing pollsters and betting markets into believing Trump would win decisively. However, Bannon argues, those so-called “biased” polls—Atlas Intel, Quantus Insights, Rasmussen, and SoCal Strategies—ultimately proved the most accurate.
The election outcome and the credibility gap that followed, Bannon claims, reflect a shift among Americans who no longer view outlets like The New York Times as fair or impartial. In fact, while The Times and other legacy media’s coverage of Trump remains nearly 100 percent negative, the polling and betting markets supporting Trump’s chances turned out to be on point.
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This lack of trust, Bannon contends, is causing Americans to tune out traditional media. Polls show that trust in the press is at an all-time low, and Bannon believes that this trend will only accelerate. He predicts that with Trump’s victory, legacy media will continue to lose audience share and relevance as Americans seek out alternative sources that respect their values and provide honest reporting.
As the battle for the American narrative continues, Bannon’s warning to the press is clear: for those who prioritize political agendas over truth, a day of reckoning may soon be at hand.
