Bannon`s War Room Episode 5225: Gloves Come Off In Blockbuster Intel And Mullin Confirmation Hearings
Mar 18, 2026
Intelligence Committee Commentator, a national security analyst, breaks down cuts at the DNI and risks of foreign election interference. He discusses the elimination of a malign-influence center and what that means for intelligence priorities. The conversation also covers fiery Senate exchanges around Markwayne Mullin's confirmation and the political optics that followed.
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Israeli Strikes Aimed At Destabilizing Iran
- Israel claims responsibility for targeted killings of Iranian officials and says it will pursue threats to the state of Israel.
- Panelists argue strikes aim to degrade Iran's external and internal instruments of power to destabilize the regime and provoke internal collapse.
Joe Kent Resigns Saying War Was Unnecessary
- Joe Kent resigned from the National Counterterrorism Center saying Iran posed no imminent threat and the war began from pressure by Israel and its U.S. lobby.
- The show notes detail Kent's background as a former Green Beret whose wife was killed in Syria and prior controversial statements.
Trump's Dilemma Between Escalation And Exit
- The program frames President Trump's dilemma as choosing between escalating with ground troops or claiming a hollow victory to avoid midterm fallout.
- Panelists emphasize risks to oil prices, public opinion, and future bargaining leverage with Iran.