Bannon`s War Room Episode 5078: Chip Wars Ramp Up Around The Globe
Jan 19, 2026
In this discussion, U.S. Congressman Brian Mast emphasizes the military risks of advanced AI chips, particularly how selling them to China could backfire. He also shares insights on the Trump-era export controls aimed at limiting these dangers. Investigative journalist John Solomon introduces alarming claims about coordinated election fraud schemes benefiting Democrats, discussing grand jury activities and potential federal probes. Their conversation intertwines technology, national security, and electoral integrity, revealing complex challenges ahead.
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Past Export Controls Worked
- Past Trump-era export controls and bans on advanced tools slowed China by denying critical equipment.
- Mast supports continuing bans on the highest-end chips like Blackwell and H200 to retain military edge.
Preserve Congressional Oversight
- Ensure Congress retains oversight when administrations approve military-relevant technology sales.
- Use the bill to codify executive policy and prevent agency-only approvals that risk national security.
Controls Must Block Cloud Workarounds
- Denying chips inside China may push adversaries to seek equivalent compute via cloud and other indirect routes.
- Mast and allies warn controls must cover cloud access and other workarounds to be effective.
