“America isn’t an idea. It’s a country, it’s a people, with roots, spirit, destiny.”— Steven K. Bannon
Dear Reader,
Here’s our take on Vanity Fair’s deep dive into the political whirlwind that is Steven K. Bannon.
The original article, titled No Matter Who Wins in November by James Pogue, is behind a paywall, but don’t worry—we read it for you. Below, we’ve pulled the key points and quotes that explain how Bannon, a friend and contributor to Freedom Financial News, is shaking up the global order.
Bannon’s Mission to Break the World Order
Vanity Fair’s piece paints a vivid picture of a Washington D.C. in turmoil. Sure, the city has always been the center of political power in the U.S., but Bannon’s rise has brought a new level of disruption. He’s not content with just tweaking the system—he wants to dismantle it entirely.
As Vanity Fair put it, Bannon’s aim is nothing short of “unmaking the empire from within.”
Bannon doesn’t just criticize the establishment. He’s got a strategy. He’s spent years building an army of loyal followers through his War Room show. The platform is part daily muster, part political training ground. He’s educating his audience on the intricate connections between global finance, power, and the “dollar empire” that props it all up.
One of the most eye-catching quotes from the article was Bannon’s declaration:
- “America isn’t an idea. It’s a country, it’s a people, with roots, spirit, destiny.”
He’s referring to the belief that the American people, not the political elite, are the backbone of the nation. He sees the global elite’s push for open borders and foreign interventions as a betrayal of those people.
The Vanity Fair article explains how Bannon’s vision isn’t limited to America. He’s tapped into a global populist uprising. His allies span the world, from Nigel Farage in the U.K. to Viktor Orbán in Hungary. Together, they’re challenging the unipolar world order that has kept America and its allies at the top of the global power structure. It’s a risky move, but for Bannon, it’s a necessary one.
Perhaps the most striking takeaway from Vanity Fair’s analysis is how Bannon views the looming multipolar world. As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shown, America’s dominance is not guaranteed. And Bannon sees this as an opportunity, not a threat. He’s betting that a more fractured, multipolar world will allow the people—his “peasants,” as he calls them—to regain control over their own destinies.
In one of the more jaw-dropping moments, Vanity Fair recalls how Bannon, meeting with Russian philosopher Aleksandr Dugin in 2018, said:
- “What you’re talking about—liberalism and globalism—real American people are the victims of that.”
It’s this sense of betrayal that fuels Bannon’s populist movement.
The article wraps up by speculating on the impact of Bannon’s continued influence, especially as we approach November. The world is watching closely. Will Bannon’s army of the “awakened” manage to upend the entire global order? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure—he’s not backing down.
In the end, Bannon’s game is bigger than Trump. Bigger than any one election. It’s a revolution in the making, and according to Vanity Fair, we’re only at the beginning. Stay tuned.
Freedom Financial News
