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BumRushDaShow

(167,520 posts) Mon Feb 9, 2026, 04:00 AM Monday

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

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' [View all] BumRushDaShow Monday OP

MAGA is losing because no one likes them Puppyjive Monday #1

You notice how the media will bury the term "enthusiasm gap" when it comes to the GOP BumRushDaShow Monday #3

If I were a Republican COL Mustard Monday #7

Some of them BumRushDaShow Monday #9

I hope he gets a lot of time orangecrush Monday #17

MAGA has that problem with being pure evil. It's only a feature to about 37%. Scrivener7 Monday #6

He is pummeling a deceased equine. BidenRocks Monday #2

"lack of enthusiasm among the base" translated ... Bluetus Monday #19

So what? Trump is not being crazy enough for the base? Great strategy Jabba, I mean Steve. Chasstev365 Monday #4

Is this because Republicans are in disarray? FakeNoose Monday #5

I thought we were living in a conservative utopia. Dr. T Monday #8

I HAVE notably seen headlines stating 'Republicans in civil war' ! Jack Valentino Monday #26

Sorry Steve...Grandpa ain't going to help you or the Republicans this time. NCDem47 Monday #10

but he's an even bigger ASS than ever before ! Jack Valentino Monday #27

The problem only exists if the midterm elections are held. Herself Monday #11

Posting racist memes Mz Pip Monday #12

Trump and his henchmen know their MAGA base is "running for the hills." sop Monday #13

Oh no, Steve! Does that mean you finally land your pustule laden carcass in jail? travelingthrulife Monday #14

CHEAT HARDER! It's the only way they can win. NBachers Monday #15

This is the problem with winning elections based on lies that you have no way... Ol Janx Spirit Monday #16

How is this piece of shit still allowed to roam free. He should be in the bone orchard. twodogsbarking Monday #18

Bannon needs to go. live love laugh Monday #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 Monday #21

They need a heart, too. And a shitload of courage. Martin68 Monday #23

Music to my ears: "a massive lack of enthusiasm among the base" Martin68 Monday #22

Wait, WHAAAT?!?! Fiendish Thingy Monday #24

Never fear Bannon MW67 Monday #25

Meh one pedo giving advice to another fujiyamasan Monday #28