Bannon Warns of Democratic Momentum Ahead of Midterms

Former White House adviser Steve Bannon has cautioned that the 2026 midterm election cycle is set to start with a Democratic win on Tuesday.

“Midterm elections begin tonight, and warning signs are flashing,” Bannon stated in a post on social media platform X, where he also shared a video from his podcast “War Room.”

According to Bannon, “One of the biggest warning signs that we need to… focus on is the two commissioners in Georgia,” referencing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.).

In a significant turn of events, Democratic candidates Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard won their races for Public Service Commissioner in Georgia’s 2nd and 3rd Districts, defeating Republican incumbents Tim Echols and Fitz Johnson. This marked the first time since 2000 that Democrats had secured these positions.

Bannon remarked that these results are “a warning that this situation is about to get even more serious.”

He also emphasized that red flags should be raised for Republicans following the victory of New York City Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani (Democrat). “This is different from [Los Angeles Mayor] Karen Bass,” he noted. Bannon believes this shift represents broader changes as immigrants integrate into major cities, labeling this as a significant factor behind the changing voter landscape.

The electoral success of Democrats, especially Mamdani, should “serve as a wake-up call to the populist nationalist movement under President Trump,” Bannon stated, urging that these individuals must be taken seriously, contrary to what some analysts have suggested.

Bannon indicated that the overarching theme for the 2026 midterms will revolve around the economy itself, asserting that Republicans must prioritize the needs of the American people.

On a related note, he suggested President Trump should challenge California’s Proposition 50, which alters the state’s congressional districts, and push for an investigation into Mamdani’s citizenship.

Bannon mentioned that Trump should also review Mamdani’s speech, particularly where the mayor-elect reacted to Trump’s call to “turn up the volume,” remarking that Trump’s guideline of “No matches allowed” could apply here if Mamdani wishes to enter competition with him.

Meanwhile, Trump has attributed recent Republican losses to the ongoing government shutdown, now in its 36th day, marking a record for modern U.S. history.

In a discussion with Republican senators, Trump acknowledged the challenges, stating, “We weren’t expected to win last night. It was a very Democratic area. I don’t think it was good for the Republican Party.” He added, “I don’t know if it was good for anyone, but we had an interesting night and learned a lot.”