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Bannon Urges Conservatives to Seize Control Before Elections

11/8/2025

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Far-right podcaster Steve Bannon urged conservative staffers in Washington to take control of government institutions before the midterm elections.
He warned that failure to act could result in imprisonment for some attendees, including himself.
Bannon criticized recent Democratic victories as a wake-up call for Trump's supporters and called for intensified action against perceived radical opposition.
His remarks have raised concerns among critics who interpret his rhetoric as a call for violence and institutional takeover.

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Far-right podcaster Steve Bannon urged conservative staffers in Washington to take control of government institutions before the midterm elections.
He warned that failure to act could result in imprisonment for some attendees, including himself.
Bannon criticized recent Democratic victories as a wake-up call for Trump's supporters and called for intensified action against perceived radical opposition.
His remarks have raised concerns among critics who interpret his rhetoric as a call for violence and institutional takeover.