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In a blistering Thursday commentary on the WarRoom, Steve Bannon reacted to footage aired on MSNBC discussing Christopher Wray’s resignation as FBI Director. The cold open included claims of internal FBI dissatisfaction, allegations of resistance within the agency, and Wray’s failure to stand firm amidst political and institutional turmoil. Bannon wasted no time dissecting Wray’s decision to step down, using charged language to underscore what he viewed as a cowardly capitulation.
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Thursday’s Cold Open
The MSNBC segment painted a picture of a fractured FBI. The host suggested that some within the agency, including former FBI special agents, were unhappy with its direction. They reportedly supported major reforms and had ties to figures like Kash Patel and groups seeking to “bust up” the bureau. Wray, the segment implied, could have stayed to provide stability but chose to leave, thereby handing the reins to Trump’s incoming administration. The anchor lamented this decision, framing Wray’s resignation as a missed opportunity to safeguard continuity within the FBI.
The segment ended with speculation about Trump’s intentions to reshape the FBI, possibly through figures like Patel, who critics fear could turn the bureau into a “department of revenge and retribution.”
Bannon’s Take
Bannon began his response by casting Wray’s resignation as an act of surrender. "He didn’t just leave,” Bannon said. "He waved the white flag. Hands up, no fight, no resistance. Total capitulation.” To Bannon, this act symbolized a broader failure within the establishment to stand up against the forces of reform and accountability represented by Trump and his allies.
Bannon contrasted Wray’s resignation with what he sees as the unyielding fearlessness of Trump’s inner circle. "President Trump, he never shows fear. Kash Patel, Peter Navarro, Boris Epshteyn—these are fighters. They’ve been through it all, from diesel therapy to public smears, and they’re still standing. That’s how you win. You don’t back down. You don’t quit.”
A Failure to Hold the Line
Bannon lambasted Wray for not staying to “stand in the breach.” According to him, Wray had a unique opportunity to act as a buffer against chaos but instead chose personal preservation. "If Wray had any backbone, he would have stayed another six months. Just long enough to hold the line while the new administration sorted itself out. Instead, he chose to walk away, leaving the FBI leaderless and vulnerable.”
Bannon argued that Wray’s departure not only weakened the FBI but also emboldened Trump’s movement. "They needed him to stay,” he said, referring to establishment figures who hoped Wray could mitigate the impact of incoming reforms. "Without him, it’s game over. They’re scrambling now, panicked. And guess what? Trump is coming, and he’s bringing the reckoning with him.”
The Bigger Picture
Bannon’s commentary framed Wray’s resignation as part of a larger narrative about the collapse of establishment resistance to Trump’s agenda. He linked the resignation to broader themes of war, debt, and immigration, painting a dire picture of converging crises that require bold leadership. "Wray’s exit isn’t just about the FBI. It’s about the failure of these so-called leaders to confront the real issues: a global war, economic collapse, and an invasion at the border. They’re too busy protecting their own skins to fight for the country.”
In closing, Bannon made it clear that he sees Wray’s resignation as a defining moment. "This is what surrender looks like,” he said. "Hands up. White flag. And the MAGA movement? We’re just getting started.”
For more context watch this Thursday’s footage:
“Wray Capitulated To Us”: Bannon On Christopher Wray’s Resignation And Incoming Bombshell Report
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