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BumRushDaShow

(167,240 posts)
Mon Feb 9, 2026, 04:00 AM 14 hrs ago

Steve Bannon fires warning shot to Trump over midterms: 'There is a massive lack of enthusiasm among the base'

Source: The Independent

Sunday 08 February 2026 16:18 EST


Steve Bannon has warned President Donald Trump and the Republican Party that there is a “massive lack of enthusiasm” among the MAGA base heading into the 2026 midterm elections.

Bannon, Trump’s former adviser during the first administration, complained that Republicans were “running for the hills” over current negotiations on the Department of Homeland Security funding to avoid a shutdown.

“Step up and do something,” Bannon said on a recent episode of his War Room podcast. “You have a massive lack of enthusiasm among the base because they're sitting there going, ‘I'm just not feeling it right now.’”

He cited polling suggesting Republicans could be in trouble come November, based on findings from some of “our best pollsters,” referring to conservatives Rich Baris and Mark Mitchell.

Read more: https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/steve-bannon-trump-2026-midterms-b2916322.html

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Steve Bannon fires warning shot to Trump over midterms: 'There is a massive lack of enthusiasm among the base' (Original Post) BumRushDaShow 14 hrs ago OP
MAGA is losing because no one likes them Puppyjive 14 hrs ago #1
You notice how the media will bury the term "enthusiasm gap" when it comes to the GOP BumRushDaShow 13 hrs ago #3
If I were a Republican COL Mustard 10 hrs ago #7
Some of them BumRushDaShow 9 hrs ago #9
I hope he gets a lot of time orangecrush 8 hrs ago #17
MAGA has that problem with being pure evil. It's only a feature to about 37%. Scrivener7 10 hrs ago #6
He is pummeling a deceased equine. BidenRocks 13 hrs ago #2
"lack of enthusiasm among the base" translated ... Bluetus 7 hrs ago #19
So what? Trump is not being crazy enough for the base? Great strategy Jabba, I mean Steve. Chasstev365 12 hrs ago #4
Is this because Republicans are in disarray? FakeNoose 11 hrs ago #5
I thought we were living in a conservative utopia. Dr. T 10 hrs ago #8
Sorry Steve...Grandpa ain't going to help you or the Republicans this time. NCDem47 9 hrs ago #10
The problem only exists if the midterm elections are held. Herself 9 hrs ago #11
Posting racist memes Mz Pip 8 hrs ago #12
Trump and his henchmen know their MAGA base is "running for the hills." sop 8 hrs ago #13
Oh no, Steve! Does that mean you finally land your pustule laden carcass in jail? travelingthrulife 8 hrs ago #14
CHEAT HARDER! It's the only way they can win. NBachers 8 hrs ago #15
This is the problem with winning elections based on lies that you have no way... Ol Janx Spirit 8 hrs ago #16
How is this piece of shit still allowed to roam free. He should be in the bone orchard. twodogsbarking 7 hrs ago #18
Bannon needs to go. live love laugh 7 hrs ago #20
The Pig's followers need to get a brain, not just lose enthusiasm for him. Otherwise, they'll be back all too soon. Wonder Why 6 hrs ago #21
They need a heart, too. And a shitload of courage. Martin68 6 hrs ago #23
Music to my ears: "a massive lack of enthusiasm among the base" Martin68 6 hrs ago #22
Wait, WHAAAT?!?! Fiendish Thingy 1 hr ago #24

Puppyjive

(952 posts)
1. MAGA is losing because no one likes them
Mon Feb 9, 2026, 04:10 AM
14 hrs ago

We have ended our friendships with our maga friends. Their moral compass is pointing in the wrong direction and we want nothing to do with them. No more drama! Feels great!

BumRushDaShow

(167,240 posts)
3. You notice how the media will bury the term "enthusiasm gap" when it comes to the GOP
Mon Feb 9, 2026, 04:57 AM
13 hrs ago

but for Democrats, they fall all over each other to ensure that narrative is spread far and wide. At least Bannon broached the subject.

Bluetus

(2,499 posts)
19. "lack of enthusiasm among the base" translated ...
Mon Feb 9, 2026, 10:49 AM
7 hrs ago

A significant part of "the base" has decided they aren't part of "the base" anymore.

And many of the rest are in that foggy zone where they are saying "This isn't what I voted for", even though this is EXACTLY what they voted for. What they really mean is, "When I voted for that, I had no ideas that anything could go wrong."

Either way, Bannon is imploring Trump to jack up his evil personality. Hopefully Trump will follow Bannon's advice. The more Trump says, the better.

FakeNoose

(40,768 posts)
5. Is this because Republicans are in disarray?
Mon Feb 9, 2026, 07:10 AM
11 hrs ago

Will they ever actually say that? They never hesitate to say it about Democrats....
On the other hand, Steve Bannon can fuck right off.
As soon as we win back Congress, (and the White House in 28) Bannon goes to prison.

Dr. T

(552 posts)
8. I thought we were living in a conservative utopia.
Mon Feb 9, 2026, 08:11 AM
10 hrs ago

What's wrong? It doesn't look so good now that they've got what they always wanted?

NCDem47

(3,360 posts)
10. Sorry Steve...Grandpa ain't going to help you or the Republicans this time.
Mon Feb 9, 2026, 08:22 AM
9 hrs ago

It's so obvious that Trump has literally and figuratively run out of steam.

No way can he hit any kind of trail to rally support for his "policies" or R candidates.

Even then...they all know. He's a liability and NOT an asset anymore.

Mz Pip

(28,388 posts)
12. Posting racist memes
Mon Feb 9, 2026, 09:25 AM
8 hrs ago

The base loves that crap. Violent detentions seem to turn MAGA on too. Trump even got stupid at the prayer breakfast.

If that didn’t help fire up the base, WTF will he do next?

sop

(17,957 posts)
13. Trump and his henchmen know their MAGA base is "running for the hills."
Mon Feb 9, 2026, 09:27 AM
8 hrs ago

Their only response will be to ratchet up the hate and violence, hoping it sets off enough civil unrest so they can shut down voting in key areas.

Ol Janx Spirit

(830 posts)
16. This is the problem with winning elections based on lies that you have no way...
Mon Feb 9, 2026, 10:14 AM
8 hrs ago

...of wishing into reality--like lowering prices on day one.

Combine that with the lies that you just outright contradict--like no more foreign wars and reigning in government spending--by doing the opposite and you really do set yourself up to be a disappointment to all but your most rabid fans.

Throw in abandoning a few things your base has fought tooth and nail their whole lives for--like the Second Amendment and states rights--and they will understandably become demoralized.

Meanwhile, do a bunch of things that the rest of the country is going to hate--like deport innocent people, shoot American citizens in the street, and enrich yourself through your position of power--and you really invite a political tsunami onto your shores.

Luckily there isn't an obvious foe out there at the moment to start a war with that would not be seen as a transparent attempt to stir up trouble to gain favor as a "wartime president"--but that could change.

Let's hope that Bannon is really really disappointed come November 4th.

Fiendish Thingy

(22,463 posts)
24. Wait, WHAAAT?!?!
Mon Feb 9, 2026, 04:16 PM
1 hr ago

Just last week Bannon assured us all that Trump had the midterms in the bag, because he was going have ICE agents at every polling place (a physical impossibility) to stop all those non-caucasians from voting.

Now he’s panicking that his ultra incompetent overlord is going to fuck up Republican chances in the election…

So, does that mean he was just trolling us libs (or at least the Doomers amongst us who ate it right up) with his threats last week?

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