Steve Bannon Revives Controversial 'War Room' Before Election Results
- Steve Bannon is reviving a version of the Willard Hotel 'war room' in Washington, D.C. ahead of election results.
- He and other Trump supporters will gather in the hotel to strategize, although they are far from Trump and his advisers at Mar-a-Lago.
- Bannon's actions demonstrate his persistence in promoting election falsehoods and could lead to further political tensions.
Steve Bannon has announced plans to set up a renewed version of the infamous Willard Hotel 'war room' in Washington, D.C. in anticipation of the election results. This location was previously used by Trump allies to strategize and attempt to overturn the 2020 election results. Bannon's announcement came as he prepared to gather with Trump supporters, despite being physically distant from Trump and his inner circle, who are convening at Mar-a-Lago. Bannon has a history of pushing disinformation, particularly regarding the 2020 election, and has been urging Trump to declare victory prematurely in the upcoming elections. This initiative reflects Bannon's ongoing influence in far-right circles and his commitment to contesting election legitimacy, a strategy he has advocated since his time in the Willard Hotel prior to the January 6 Capitol riots. The revival of Bannon's 'war room' could potentially stir significant political unrest similar to that witnessed in 2021.