Steve Bannon mocked for labelling Rupert Murdoch 'bigger enemy' of Donald Trump than MSNBC
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: During a discussion with David Brooks for The New York Times last week, Steve Bannon criticized conservative media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, labeling him a “bigger enemy” to former President Donald Trump than MSNBC, in an interview just before beginning his prison sentence.
The interview was published on July 1, the same day Bannon, the former executive chairman of Breitbart, surrendered to serve a four-month prison sentence in Connecticut after being convicted of defying subpoenas from the congressional subcommittee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot.
Steve Bannon labels 'War Room' podcast as 'military headquarters for populist revolt'
Bannon criticized Murdoch, whose family owns Fox News and several other media outlets when Brooks asked if he saw himself as part of the media given his 'War Room' podcast.
He described his show as a "military headquarters for a populist revolt," further asserting that Murdoch is a "bigger enemy" to Trump than MSNBC, a network known for its vocal critics of the former president.
“I’m not a journalist. I’m not in the media. This is a military headquarters for a populist revolt. This is how we motivate people. This show is activist. If you watch this show, you’re a foot soldier. We call it the Army of the Awakened,” he said.
“Murdoch is a bigger enemy of ours than MSNBC. Because he’s the epitome of neoliberal neocon,” Bannon declared. “And they’re the opiate of the masses. They’re the controlled opposition, right? They’re never going to want fundamental change. They’ll throw some shiny toys — [Barack] Obama’s a Muslim, the kind of issues which we mock all the time.”
Bannon, the second former Trump aide to be imprisoned for contempt of Congress conviction after Peter Navarro, believes his incarceration will only enhance his show's influence and bolster Trump's election chances.
“I’m kind of honored, in one way, that they hate me so much they feel they have to put Bannon away. Their thing is that, if we put Bannon in prison or get him away from his microphone, that’ll help us win,” he said. “It will be the exact opposite.”
Steve Bannon's comment draws major viewebacklash
Bannon's criticism of Murdoch, calling him a "bigger enemy" to former President Donald Trump received major backlash from viewers.
A viewer expressed, "Hope Steve finds his soulmate."
Similarly, another observer added, "Well, now Steve has four months to write a book about "his struggle."
Furthermore, a viewer pointed out, "Did he say that from inside his prison cell?"
Joining the discussion, a follower shared, "Did he tap his message out on the prison plumbing?"
A remark underscored, "Hey Steve, what kind of bird doesn't fly? A jailbird!"
Similarly, another comment echoed, "Steve Bannon hates Murdoch for all the wrong reasons. Murdoch hates the same people whom Bannon hates. Bannon like Farage is nothing but puppet for their oligarch, which is Murdoch!"
Delving deeper into the topic, an individual elaborated, "I'm just wondering how much Trump feels beholden to Bannon if Bannon's doing time is seen as protecting Trump by not testifying."
One person wrote, "Save your comments for your cellmate."
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