Ex-Trump Advisor Steve Bannon Warns Of ‘Invasion’ Urges Ban On Islamic Law In Texas
Steve Bannon told a packed ballroom in Grapevine that Texas sits at the center of a larger cultural battle. He warned of what he called an “invasion” by Islamist actors he says are reshaping parts of Western society. The message mixed cultural nostalgia with stark political warnings aimed at local voters and activists.
Bannon delivered the remarks at the all-day “Save Texas From Radical Islam” conference, an event organized by Texas Republican groups and Bannon’s WarRoom platform. The meeting drew about 750 attendees and attracted national conservative personalities and grassroots organizers. Sponsorship and turnout underscored how the issue is being framed as a test for state politics heading into 2026.
He framed Texas as a symbol of American resilience and influence, and used familiar cultural references to underline his point. “You’ve got a booming economy, you’ve got great people. But even more important than that is what Texas stands for in the world,” Bannon said, invoking both economic pride and civic identity. His rhetoric aimed to turn that pride into political energy around a slate of ballot propositions.
Bannon singled out global perception and commercial ties as markers of Texas’ role, saying “Japan, Korea, France, in partnerships and deals, there’s two brands they ask about,” and adding “One is Harvard, because all want to get their kids in … the other is Texas.” He painted a picture of external actors watching and reacting to American cultural centers. That line of argument fused foreign policy concerns with domestic cultural politics.
What He Said And The Political Stakes
He reached for cinematic imagery to make a political point: “They all watch cowboy movies; they’ve all watched the westerns,” he said, arguing that Texas exemplifies a certain rugged civic order. “You don’t think they don’t know that in Qatar and Saudi Arabia and UAE and Turkey and all of it?” he asked. “That’s why the invasion is here.”
Bannon accused Islamist movements of changing European cities “without a fight” and listed Amsterdam, Paris and London as examples of places he believes have shifted. He warned of potential unrest and “civil war in the streets” if current trends continue, while predicting Texas would resist that trajectory. That prediction was paired with political action items for voters.
On the policy front, Bannon highlighted a non-binding GOP ballot measure known as Proposition 10, which would encourage a prohibition on sharia in Texas. He framed the March 3 ballot as a chance for voters to register a stance: “Now here is the good news: On March 3, we have a voice in what happens here. On the third of March, sharia law goes on the ballot in the state of Texas.”
The conference featured high-profile conservative voices and about 150 grassroots leaders from nearly two dozen groups, reflecting an organized conservative effort to nationalize the debate. Bannon also praised state-level moves such as the governor’s designation of certain organizations and tied broader concerns to financiers and political networks. Those linkages threaded together local ballot work with a national narrative about influence and alliances.
His WarRoom operation plans a Texas-based run of programming this month, and commentators quickly noted speculation about Bannon’s political ambitions beyond media hosting. While some attendees saw the event as a local mobilization, others read it as part of a broader effort to shape national conversation and future political positioning. The net effect was to spotlight Texas as both a policy battleground and a proving ground for conservative activists.