Steve Bannon criticized the prospect of the United States providing an Article 5 security guarantee to Ukraine, arguing that the conflict was provoked by the European Union and NATO pushing Ukraine, thereby forcing Russia's hand. He contended that this would result in massive U.S. troop commitments and trillions of dollars in spending, while Europe would neither contribute adequately to defense nor address internal challenges such as mass migration and potential civil unrest. Bannon compared the situation to the security guarantees that escalated World War I and II, cautioning that a similar dynamic could lead to prolonged U.S. involvement. He also condemned the media, arms dealers, and Big Tech for supporting the conflict, emphasizing that American lives and resources would be at stake. Additionally, Bannon highlighted recent U.S. legislative moves to increase financial aid to Ukraine, noting that Republicans have lined up to approve a new $54 billion bailout, up from a previous $36 billion package. He criticized this aid, suggesting that while Americans face economic hardships and insufficient Social Security benefits, Ukraine is receiving substantial financial support.