Bannon says House Republicans secretly want Trump to lose

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: The Hill

04/22/24 11:02 PM ET


Steve Bannon, former President Trump’s 2016 campaign executive, railed against House Republicans on Monday, claiming that they “want MAGA to go away” and wish to see the former president lose his 2024 White House bid.

“Why does [Rep. Jim] Jordan [R-Ohio] not have a criminal conspiracy investigation— from Fani Willis in Georgia to ‘Big Tish James’ in New York City?” Bannon asked on his “War Room” podcast. “The Justice Department, why have they not been sent letters— ‘Preserve your documents.’ Why have hearings not gone on? Why have they not broken these things up? You know why. Because they don’t really have Trump’s back,” Bannon continued.

The conservative pundit tore into House Judiciary Committee chairman, Jim Jordan, arguing that the Ohio Republican’s support of Trump has been entirely “performative.” “Don’t go on ‘Hannity’ and tell me everything you are gonna do and send some tweets,” Bannon quipped. “Nothing’s happening to support President Trump. Let me repeat that. Nothing,” he concluded.

Bannon’s comments come amid growing criticism of Republican leadership, with several lawmakers backing calls to oust Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/4613586-bannon-says-house-republicans-secretly-want-trump-to-lose/

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Bannon's trial is coming up May 27, 2024.

[onetexan]

1. That's no secret. Their party's been coopted by crazies they call scumbags. Fitting.

[NonPC]

29. RW Crazies Are Now Looking For Self Preservation and Survival

They see the Trump boat most likely to be sinking at this point (just like "investors" in DJT stock). While they aren't throwing concrete blocks on it to help sink it, they are quietly putting on their lifejackets and slowly swimming away so they don't get sucked down with it. The few remaining believers (Kari Lake, MTG, etc) are all in, as they have nothing else to sell.

[EYESORE 9001]

2. I don't concur with the defendant's ASSessment

I cannot fathom Jacketoff Jim doing anything to jeopardize Cheeto Benito’s doomed campaign, whose election would put an end to pesky investigations. His life outside gray bars depends upon it.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

3. Republicons in disarray. . . . nt

[k55f5r]

25. Rethugs in a Rat's Nest.

Conservatives in Confusion
Chaotic Conservatives
Republicans vs. Reality

[no_hypocrisy]

4. Because the "House Republicans" don't like taking their marching orders from

TSF via MTG, Gym Jordan, and James Comer.

[Irish_Dem]

5. Some of them might like not taking orders from Vladimir Putin.

[Mopar151]

6. It's reasonable to think

That some % of RepubliCANTs don't want to be assclowns no more.

[dutch777]

17. Some Repugs may realize MAGA and Trump are a losing long term proposition. Maybe some solid and logical....

...conservative concepts like in the old days may get them back to some level of respect and ability to govern.

[Martin Eden]

7. Whether they want TFG to win or not, Bannon is not credible

He's always been a liar, and the Defendant is the biggest liar of them all. The whole MAGA movement is built on a foundation of lies.

The Justice Dept has been slow and far too deferential to the Defendant, and Bannon wants THEM investigated?

It ain't happenin because lies can't gain traction when real evidence is required in a court of law.

[mpcamb]

8. Go serve your sentence, you sack of excrement!

Bannon was indicted by a federal grand jury on two criminal charges of contempt of Congress or the United States Capitol attack.. In July 2022, he was convicted on both counts in a jury trial. He was sentenced on October 21, 2022, to four months in prison and a $6,500 fine]
He is appealing against his conviction and sentence, and his sentence was put on hold pending the appeal.

[Marcuse]

14. After he was pardoned for the $25M border wall scam.

[lonely bird]

16. He was convicted in 2022

For contempt of congress. Unfortunately, a judge suspended his sentence pending appeal due to alleged constitutional issues.

Another mediocre white man evades punishment.

[Bucky]

9. So they're expecting us to clean up their mess

Trapped in their little bubble of hypocrisy.

[oldsoftie]

10. While I agree about MANY Republicans, Jordan isnt one of them

Trump is his gravy train

[sinkingfeeling]

11. And why isn't Bannon in jail?

[Novara]

12. They're ALL opportunists

The thing is, there is no low too low for them to stoop to. They'll kill their mothers if it guaranteed re-election.

arguing that the Ohio Republican’s support of Trump has been entirely “performative.”

ALL of them are purely performative, riding on the coattails of ANYTHING that gives them exposure. They are all empty, craven, corrupt motherfuckers. Why expect anything more from them?

[slightlv]

13. Bannon is trying to foment

trouble... I see this as just another verse in stochastic violence. He's goading the House to do more for Trump and informing the magats they need to start doing something to protect trump... not just sit by while he's in court. He's basically ratcheting up his anarchy goading talk. I think when we get to the other trials, Bannon is going to be implicated and he's begun to worry... worry especially because his vision of chaotic dictatorship seems to be fast losing viabilit. At least I can hope it is.

[TexasBushwhacker]

22. I watched the movie "American Dharma"

where he was interviewed by filmmaker Errol Morris. It was the most frightening movie I've ever seen.

[slightlv]

28. Interesting!

I'd like to watch that. Where'd you find it, if you don't mind me asking...

[TexasBushwhacker]

30. I'll be interested in what you think

It's available free on Sling and for $3.99 on various streaming platforms.

It's also available on Kanopy for 2 tickets. Now they give you 5 tickets per month, and different films "cost" different numbers of tickets. It looks like their overall offerings have expanded. All kid friendly programs are zero tickets.

[slightlv]

35. I don't have Sling, and first I've heard of "Kanopy" but I think

I'll do a search and see if it comes up on any of services I have... or anywhere on the Web where I can stream it. You've definitely got me interested in it!

[TexasBushwhacker]

37. Kanopy is a service/app

That offers free movies and programs that are available to pretty much anyone with a library card. It's great!

[FakeNoose]

34. Exactly - He knows Chump will lose and he's setting the stage for civil unrest after the election

Bannon has always wanted to get credit for leading the "revolution." It's a mistake that he's not already in prison.

[Mr. Evil]

15. "... they don't really have Trump's back."

Really Steve!? And when was the last time TSF had anyone's back? He'd fuck over his own mother. He'd even throw you under a bus if it would buy him an extra day before going to prison. Haven't you heard? Everything T**** touches dies!

[Kid Berwyn]

18. Like Berlin in '44!

Plots and plotters, everywhere.

And they’re coming to get you, Steve.

Better believe it.

[Magoo48]

19. The majority of Americans want him to lose.

[trusty elf]

20. Steve Bannon caught fleeing U.S.

disguised as man who recently took shower.

[Gore1FL]

21. I hope he dunks on them enough to drive the base away from them. nt

[Fla Dem]

23. They will back him because if they don't the MAGA cult will vote them out.

Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger for example. It will be interesting to see how they fare in their local re-elections.

[Midnight Writer]

24. Good. I love to see them trashing each other over their nonsense "purity war".

A House caucus divided cannot stand. You'd think Republicans, of all people, would know this.

[ananda]

26. Secretly? Really?

It's kinda obvious to me.

[CrispyQ]

27. IMO, Marge Greene has done more damage to the GOP house reputation than anyone.

She's an uncouth, hateful little troll, who doesn't know when to just shut up & she's really weird looking which accentuates her whack-a-doodleness.

[Kennah]

31. His mind. His wealth. His freedom. His election.

[BadGimp]

32. She's partially right imo.

A lot of Democrats want Trump In Jail for sure.

Some would prefer he died in jail.

[emulatorloo]

33. Every word out of Propagandist Bannon is extremely calculated. He does not have an honest bone

his unshowered body.

[Aussie105]

36. I'm sure the GOP would like to unshackle itself from Trump.

Too much baggage there.

The GOP needs to reinvent itself somehow if it is to survive.

Any political party focussed on doom and gloom and 'No You Can't!' shouldn't expect to have much of a future.

Perhaps the GOP should let Biden win the upcoming election, so they have 4 years to reinvent themselves.

High on their list should be finding some members who have humanity, humility and some actual leadership potential.