With this blunt, unfiltered statement, Steve Bannon — former Chief Strategist to President Donald J. Trump and one of the most influential voices in the American conservative movement — reignited the national debate over the use of public funds, the culture of progressive waste, and the ongoing media deception perpetuated by institutions like PBS and NPR.
In a broadcast from his podcast War Room — followed by millions of patriotic Americans — Bannon denounced the diversion of billions of dollars under federal programs that, far from helping the average citizen, have fattened the pockets of bureaucrats, activists, and organizations aligned with the radical left.
«There’s supposedly $7 billion of… I don’t know, fraud. Out of a total of $7 trillion, he [referring to a senior official] pledged $1 trillion to the President of the United States,» Bannon stated, referencing a recent corruption scandal involving contracts with West Coast tech companies and a network of politically connected NGOs.
Bannon’s warning is not only timely — it is essential. In a nation where legacy media has failed to fulfill its oversight role, the leadership of the MAGA movement once again steps forward to demand transparency, accountability, and justice for the American taxpayer.
PBS, NPR, and Ideological Subsidies Masquerading as Public Service
The former White House strategist also turned his attention to a long-festering wound the progressive left refuses to close: the taxpayer money funneled to public broadcasters like PBS and NPR. For decades, these institutions have been funded by hardworking Americans while promoting ideological agendas that clash with the values of traditional, working-class America.
«Please, they didn’t need that. They’ve been fighting for that forever,» Bannon said, referring to the millions these platforms continue to receive despite declining viewership, overt political bias, and a lack of tangible results.
The criticism is not new, but it’s more urgent than ever. While gas prices remain high, inflation hammers grocery store shelves, and cities reel from waves of violence and insecurity, these entities continue to survive on taxpayer dollars with no clear accountability and no justification for their continued existence beyond ideological activism.
And meanwhile — where is the money?
$9 Billion Gone Missing: The Big Question
According to leaked reports obtained by The Daily Caller and Judicial Watch, at least $9 billion allocated to «recovery programs» have gone unaccounted for in the first quarter of 2025. The figure is as staggering as it is familiar — we saw this playbook before under the Obama and Biden administrations.
But this time, under the watch of an administration determined to clean house and return power to the people, it won’t be swept under the rug. Bannon was unequivocal:
«Next week’s recession is $9 billion and $2 billion, folks. It’s PBS and NPR. Show me where it is!»
This combination of exposure and direct confrontation resonates because it taps into a truth millions already know but few dare to speak aloud: there is a parasitic structure living off the government, but not serving the people. And that structure is being dismantled — not without resistance.
The Betrayal of Massive Financial Pledges
In another segment of his broadcast, Bannon revealed an issue that has flown under the radar of mainstream, establishment-aligned media: the empty promise of a $1 trillion financial commitment made to the Trump administration.
This so-called pledge, loudly announced in Silicon Valley boardrooms and cheered by progressive think tanks, turned out to be nothing more than smoke and mirrors. The money never arrived. The conditions were never met. And no one has been held accountable.
«The President said, ‘Is this all just a con?’» Bannon recalled, quoting President Trump during a closed-door meeting with economic advisers.
What’s becoming increasingly clear is this: the era of empty promises is over. The Trump-led movement demands proof. It demands results. And above all, it demands that every official and every dollar spent must come with justification — and evidence.
Invented Recession: Just Another Excuse to Print Money and Buy Votes
Despite President Trump’s decisive efforts to stabilize the economy — including tax cuts, domestic production incentives, and the rollback of burdensome regulations — the liberal media continues to push the narrative of an “impending recession.”
For Bannon, it’s nothing but emotional manipulation: a strategy to sow fear in the population, justify more government spending, increase national debt, and grow citizen dependency on the state.
«That’s the way it is… show me where it is,» he repeated with irony, mocking the artificial numbers Democratic-aligned economists use to sustain their collapse narrative.
While progressives inflate bubbles and protect financial monopolies, Trump’s populist team remains steadfast in defending real workers, farmers, entrepreneurs, and veterans.
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