In this incisive episode of The Ben Shapiro Show, we delve into Ben Shapiro's sharp critique of President Biden's policies, ranging from immigration to national economic issues. Shapiro highlights the growing concern over Biden's handling of the border crisis, citing staggering statistics of over 6 million border apprehensions and the public's desire for firmer policies. He casts a critical eye on the administration's abandonment of the "Remain in Mexico" policy, raising accusations that Democrats are failing to enforce existing immigration laws, leading to a surge of illegal crossings.
The discussion reveals Shapiro's perspective on the Biden administration's broader challenges, including internal dysfunction and increasing inflation, which further tarnish the President's public image amidst public characterizations of inadequacy. Moreover, Shapiro lambastes the hypocrisy surrounding "insurrection" claims against Donald Trump, framing the Democrats' efforts to disqualify Trump from future elections as an attack on democracy. With concerns of a looming recession due to policy-driven inflation and a preoccupation with "equity" mandates over competence, Shapiro underscores a troubling forecast for national governance, and he warns of the potential marginalization of competent individuals in favor of identity politics.
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Ben Shapiro evaluates President Biden's handling of the border situation, revealing troubling statistics and perceived policy failures. Since Biden's tenure, over 6 million apprehensions have been recorded at the U.S. border, with an estimated million or more "gotaways." Public polls underscore that a significant majority of Americans view the border situation as a crisis and desire more stringent border policies. Shapiro criticizes Biden's policies, which include ending the "Remain in Mexico" policy, for contributing to the crisis. There are accusations that Democrats refuse to enforce existing immigration laws or secure the border. The lax enforcement is seemingly providing increased incentives for illegal crossings, which Shapiro argues could be alleviated by reinstating stronger asylum policies.
The perceived incompetence of President Biden's administration is leading to a growing critique, especially with the backdrop of increasing disorder. Shapiro discusses Biden's declining public image, further fed by characterizations of his inadequacy and confusion from figures like former President Donald Trump. Internal communication issues within the administration are exemplified by the lack of timely awareness of the health status of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, pointing to broader dysfunction. The manner in which this turmoil coincides with economic challenges, especially inflation, raises significant concerns about the administration's ability to manage complex domestic and global issues.
The criticism against Democrats for their treatment of former President Donald Trump is sharp, especially regarding efforts to bar Trump from running in future elections without a criminal conviction. Shapiro considers this undemocratic and a misapplication of the Department of Justice, as it appears to some as an effort to disqualify him through multiple legal probes. Shapiro points to a broader trend of degrading norms and principles, framing actions like the disqualification effort and the weaponization of federal agencies against political opposition as fundamentally hypocritical and harmful to democracy.
Alarm about a looming recession is attributed to the Biden administration's policy responses, specifically excess spending that may be igniting inflation. Shapiro points out the detrimental effect of supply chain disruptions on global economies and criticizes the administration for ignoring these disruptions. He singles out the concerning escalation of shipping costs and how the administration appears to be passively hoping for self-resolution.
Shapiro expresses concern over the administration's focus on "equity," which he argues overshadows the value of competence. The administration's emphasis on identity politics and DEI appears to impact immigration policy and broader governance practices, including free speech and hiring. Competent individuals, according to Shapiro, are at risk of being marginalized or replaced under these new mandates, with critics of these policies being labeled as opposed to social justice.
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Commentator Shapiro evaluates the state of the United States border under President Biden, assessing the impact of policy changes and highlighting a disconnect between public sentiment and governmental action.
Shapiro brings to light a concerning statistic, stating that since President Biden took office, 6 million border apprehensions have taken place. He addresses the public's awareness of the border situation, noting that according to a CBS News YouGov poll, 93% of Americans consider it to be at least somewhat serious.
In addition to the apprehensions, Shapiro refers to an estimated 1 million "gotaways," or individuals who have successfully entered the country undetected. He speculates that, beyond the reported numbers, there might be an additional 800,000 unknown gotaways, which he posits signifies a lack of enforcement or border security.
Shapiro points out that a majority of Americans believe that President Biden should implement tougher border policies. There is skepticism about the Department of Homeland Security's official figures, and Shapiro criticizes Biden's immigration policies as undermining former President Trump's "Remain in Mexico" policy.
The discussion turns critical of the current administration's stance on immigration enforcement, with Shapiro implying that asylum rules are leading to unsustainable immigration numbers. Shapiro comments on the Democratic resistance to changing asylum rules, despite pressures for stronger border enforcement and additional funding.
The changes in poli ...
Biden's Blind Eye to Border Crisis
Under President Biden's leadership, commentators like Ben Shapiro and former President Donald Trump express concerns about the direction of the country and the administration's perceived incompetence.
Shapiro observes that Biden is seemingly an ailing man and suggests Trump's characterization of Biden as "incompetent, bad at his job, borderline senile" might be somewhat accurate. Shapiro alludes to President Biden appearing confused and questioning where he is going, suggesting a lack of awareness or direction. Obama's suggestion to outsource Biden's reelection campaign could imply concerns about Biden's fitness for office. Donald Trump has also described Biden as incompetent, viewing him as a threat to democracy due to this perceived incompetence.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was hospitalized for three days following complications from elective surgery without the knowledge of senior leaders. Shapiro notes that even within the Defense Department th ...
Inflation and Dysfunction Taking Toll
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro accuses Democrats of hypocrisy in their claims against former President Donald Trump, questioning the democratic soundness of efforts to bar him from ballots and the multiple probes he faces.
Shapiro criticizes the view held by a significant percentage of Democrats that former President Trump should be disqualified from presidential ballots without a criminal conviction, calling into question the fairness of such actions. He denounces the effort to bar Trump from the ballot as undemocratic, aligning with legal theories tied to the January 6th events.
Shapiro contends that filing multiple cases against Trump across various jurisdictions amounts to a misuse of the Department of Justice. This legal onslaught against Trump seems intended, in Shapiro’s view, to sideline him from future political races.
Shapiro accuses President Joe Biden and other Democrats of attempting to disqualify a political opponent without due process. He contrasts the portrayal of Trump as a major threat to the Republic with what he characterizes as Biden's incompetence.
Although the specific weaponization of federal agencies wasn’t addressed in the provided information, Shapiro's underlying argument implies a concern that such actions could pose a threat to political opposition by undermining democratic norms and principles.
In his critique, Shapiro cites examples of Democratic ...
Hypocrisy of "Insurrection" Claims Against Trump
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro criticizes the Biden administration over what he sees as an inadequate response to supply chain disruptions.
Shapiro expresses concerns about how trillions in new spending could potentially exacerbate inflationary pressures.
Shapiro highlights that disruptions in the supply chain are causing a dramatic increase in shipping costs, severely impacting the global economy.
Ben Shapiro criticizes the Biden administration's failure to respond to Houthi attacks on shipping routes, particularly in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. These attacks, he says, are largely being ignored despite their significant impact on global supply chains.
Shapiro mentions a significant increase in shipping container rates, pointing to an Axios chart that illustrates a jump in costs. He notes that the rates from Asia to Mediterranean regions have doubled in response to the attacks.
Shapiro communic ...
Recession Looming with Debt and Deficits
Ben Shapiro discusses recent shifts in policy focus to prioritize "equity" and how it affects various aspects of governance and public policy.
Shapiro highlights the current administration's declaration of favoring equity in all policies, which appears to encompass even immigration policy, with implications toward favoring open borders.
Due to an increased focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Shapiro suggests there is a negative impact on free speech, hiring practices, and overall governance.
"Equity" Mandates Over Competence
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