"They’re Terrified Of This Audience.” Rep. Himes Name Drops Steve Bannon During House Intel Hearing

Jack Posobiec and Steve Bannon discussed the political maneuvering surrounding a U.S. House Intelligence hearing, highlighting what they perceive as an orchestrated effort against the Trump administration. They noted that Rep. Hines, a Democrat, was expected to drive a volatile session, with media outlets like The Atlantic shaping the narrative.

Bannon and Posobiec emphasized that WarRoom’s audience has become a formidable force in Washington, one that Democrats and the media fear. They argued that the hearings were manipulated through strategic leaks and semantic traps designed to create perjury risks. They pointed to Judge Boasberg’s involvement as a sign of an escalating legal campaign, labeling it a “pincer move” between the Deep State and the judiciary to target Trump and his allies.

Posobiec, drawing on his background in naval intelligence, questioned the handling of classified information, arguing that operational details should never have been shared in public forums. He framed the hearings as political theater, accusing Democrats of feigned outrage and insincerity regarding national security.

The conversation shifted to military operations in the Red Sea, with concerns about Iran-backed Houthi drone capabilities. Posobiec likened the intelligence hearings to previous operations like Russiagate, asserting that the same playbook was in use—starting in congressional committees before moving to the courts. Bannon urged Trump’s team to take a hardline stance, invoking Obama’s past handling of controversies as a model for resilience.

DISINFORMATION: Rep. Comer Exposes How NPR Has Become Propaganda Arm For Trump Hoaxes

During a congressional hearing, U.S. Rep. James Comer raised concerns about federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR), arguing that the station has shifted from being a reliable news source to a platform for disinformation and propaganda. Comer recounted his experience growing up in rural Monroe County, Kentucky, where NPR was once the only available news source. However, he noted that technological advancements—such as SiriusXM, podcasts, and internet access—have eliminated the need for taxpayer-funded public radio.

Comer accused NPR of pushing false narratives on crucial topics, including COVID-19, Russian collusion, and the Hunter Biden laptop story, while failing to report on critical developments, such as alleged Biden family pardons. He pointed to a specific NPR article that accused him of owning a “shell company”, which he refuted by explaining that his LLC was disclosed correctly and used for real estate.

He argued that NPR’s reliance on federal funds creates a conflict of interest, as it misinforms the public while taxpayers subsidize it. Comer challenged NPR’s representative to dispute his claims, emphasizing that NPR has abused its privilege by promoting biased and misleading reporting.

Rep. Jordan Exposes Extreme Political Bias Of NPR Employees During Defund PBS Hearing

Rep. Jim Jordan criticized NPR for alleged political bias, federal funding, and misinformation on major stories. He recounted his experience with public radio, noting its past usefulness but arguing that it has become a propaganda outlet. Jordan highlighted NPR’s coverage of topics such as COVID-19, the Russian collusion, and the Hunter Biden laptop, claiming they misled the public.

He confronted NPR’s representative, Ms. Mahr, citing former NPR editor Uri Berliner’s claim that the newsroom had 87 registered Democrats and zero Republicans. Jordan pressed Maur on whether NPR showed bias, particularly in giving significant airtime to Rep. Adam Schiff during the Russia investigation and downplaying stories unfavorable to Democrats. Maur defended NPR, denying political bias despite admitting past editorial mistakes.

Jordan also pointed to a decline in NPR’s audience from 60 million to 43 million over five years, questioning whether taxpayers should continue funding it. He accused NPR of using federal money indirectly through local stations and noted that Berliner, who exposed NPR’s bias, was later fired.

KILL SHOT: House Intel Democrats Target DoD Sec Pete Hegseth During Threat Assessment Hearing

The key takeaway from this segment is the intense pushback from CIA Director John Ratcliffe, whom Steve Bannon describes as having his “trip wire” triggered after two days of testimony. Ratcliffe expressed frustration that, instead of addressing critical national security threats like China, Russia, and Iran, the intelligence hearings were focused on trivial matters such as drinking habits.

Ratcliffe emphasized a successful intelligence operation under his leadership, in which a foreign government cooperated to capture a senior planner of the Abbey Gate bombing—a notable counterterrorism achievement. However, he lamented that this success and other vital security concerns were ignored in favor of politically motivated distractions.

Bannon highlighted that allegations were being leveled at National Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, implying a broader attempt to undermine key figures focused on national security.

Bannon positioned this moment as a crucial battle in a broader political and ideological struggle.

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