Steve Bannon made a notable return to his alma mater, Harvard University, to deliver a keynote speech at a conference sponsored bySalient magazine.Bannon took the opportunity to host Saturday’s WarRoom program at the magazine’s offices in Harvard Square,  where he brought together students and conservative thinkers to discuss the shifting dynamics in American academia, particularly concerning conservative values in elite institutions.

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During the opening show segment, Bannon expressed his excitement about returning to Harvard Square, and he praised Salient for its role in the conference, which featured past notable conservative speakers aiming to promote conservative thought within the university. He also acknowledged Harvard’s conservative-leaning students, notably those affiliated with the John Adams Society, who have seen a shift from traditional conservatism to a more vigorous “MAGA” ideology.

During the Saturday program with his guest Ambassador Carla Sands and Harvard Professor Amy Wax, Bannon discussed the broader “revolution” underway at Harvard, specifically the movement challenging the university’s financial ties to federal funding. During their conversations, Bannon criticized the massive amounts of taxpayer money that flow into prestigious institutions like Harvard. He argued that these funds enable systemic corruption and left-wing agendas, calling for a cut-off of federal funding and redirecting resources to initiatives that directly benefit the American people.

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Bannon highlighted that the "America First” ideology behind the successful Populist movement is now making its way into the heart of academia. He remarked, "This revolution is gaining momentum at Harvard and across the country. We need to challenge the left-wing dominance in these universities.”

In his discussion with Salient students Sam Delmer and Kimo Gandall, Bannon pointed out the growing influence of the MAGA movement at Harvard, especially among undergraduates. Delmer shared his experiences, explaining how a shift in conservative student groups has led to a more radical, MAGA-influenced ideology. "It’s not just the professional schools like the law school or business school; it’s happening at the college level too. Even new freshmen are coming in with strong MAGA views,” Delmer noted.

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"The Younger People Are Getting More And More MAGA.” Harvard Law’s Sam Delmer Gives Assessment Of Campus Political Climatepic.twitter.com/a412ps4fjn

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Bannon responded to Delmer’s assessment by explaining his view of MAGA as a broad, inclusive movement to push the right further. "MAGA is about creating a Vanguard that continues to push things to the right,” Bannon said. "It’s about opening up the Overton window on the right so we can have real intellectual discussions about our country’s problems.”

The conference, which included appearances by figures like Peter Thiel and Professor Amy Wax, sought to engage students in more profound political discourse. It provided a platform for the new conservative movement, hoping to educate those at the political center about conservatism’s values.

Bannon’s WarRoom interviews from Harvard and speech are sure to be significant moments in the ongoing debate about the role of academia in shaping political ideologies. Bannon’s return to Harvard shows his belief in the potential of a student-led revolution, where conservative ideas, particularly the MAGA vision, take root in America’s top universities.

For more context, watch Saturday’s WarRoom program:

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