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Conservative firebrand Steve Bannon is raising red flags about South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham’s foreign entanglements, warning the longtime Washington insider is dangerously escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia—without President Trump’s approval.
White House Silence as Ukraine Escalates Drone War
Appearing on his popular War Room podcast, Bannon reacted strongly to reports that Ukraine successfully struck deep inside Russian territory, destroying up to 40 military aircraft in a dramatic drone attack.
“The White House needs to condemn this immediately,” Bannon said. “And Lindsey Graham? He needs to come home—or be arrested. He’s out there stirring it up.”
Graham Accused of Backdoor Diplomacy Behind Trump’s Back
The attack—which reached Russian military targets thousands of miles from the front lines—was celebrated by Senator Graham, who had just met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Graham took to X (formerly Twitter) to praise Ukraine’s tactics, writing:
“Ukraine once again demonstrated ingenuity by using unconventional drone tactics to strike Russian bombers and military assets responsible for targeting its people and infrastructure.”
But Bannon called out Graham’s comments and questioned why the Biden administration and GOP leadership are letting him run rogue.
“He’s over there telling Ukraine, ‘Forget Trump. I’ve got the House and Senate.’ That’s dangerous. That’s not diplomacy. That’s warmongering,” Bannon warned.
Here’s What You Need to Know:
- Ukraine reportedly smuggled attack drones into Russia using 18-wheelers, remotely launching strikes on airfields in Irkutsk and Amur.
- Graham is pushing new sanctions against Russia and countries that buy its oil and gas, even as Americans face inflation and rising energy costs.
- President Trump has consistently warned against endless foreign wars and the influence of the military-industrial complex.
Conservative Backlash Grows Against Unchecked Foreign Aid
Many conservatives see Graham’s actions as part of a larger deep state push to entangle the U.S. in conflicts abroad while ignoring real problems at home, like the border crisis, inflation, and public safety.
“Why are we funding drone strikes in Russia while seniors can barely afford groceries?” one conservative voter asked on social media.
BOTTOM LINE: It’s Time to Put America First Again
As President Trump continues to lead the charge for peace through strength, Americans are watching closely. With Senator Graham’s actions drawing fire from MAGA leaders like Bannon, many are asking: Is Washington listening to the people—or just playing global games?
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.