Join Ben Shapiro on "The Ben Shapiro Show" as he tackles pressing global issues and critiques the Biden administration's approach to international conflicts and domestic politics. With an illustrious guest list including Donald Trump, Maggie Haberman, and Sir Richard Dearlove, this episode delves into the complexities surrounding the United States' position on increasing hostilities in the Middle East and the hot-button topic of election integrity leading up to 2024.
In a detailed analysis, Shapiro condemns what he sees as the administration's lukewarm military response to Iranian threats, while also bringing to light the alarming situation of missing U.S. Navy Seals in the Gulf of Aden, underscoring the risks faced by American military personnel abroad. The conversation takes an incisive turn towards the home front as Shapiro broaches the subject of perceived plans to rig the next presidential election against Trump, pointing fingers at the intelligence community and large tech conglomerates for potentially tampering with the democratic process. With panelists and advertisers contributing to a robust narrative, this episode of "The Ben Shapiro Show" is a deep dive into the intersection of national security and electoral politics.
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Ben Shapiro criticizes the Biden administration for its tepid military actions in the Middle East in response to escalating tensions due to Iranian-backed groups. He describes the U.S. airstrikes against Yemeni Houthis as inadequate, pointing out that they have not stopped attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea. U.S. officials like Jake Sullivan and John Kirby defend the airstrikes as protective, but Shapiro and other critics remain unconvinced by the absence of a strong policy to deter future aggression. The Biden administration's reconsideration of the Houthi's terrorist designation is seen as a sign of recognizing the group's threat, yet Shapiro regards the move as insufficient. Furthermore, he highlights that Iran is now targeting Pakistan, interpreting these attacks as an effort by Iran to destabilize the region, condemning what he considers a weak response from the U.S. government.
In the Gulf of Aden, two U.S. Navy Seals are missing following a high-risk operation to intercept an Iranian arms shipment. The incident occurred when one Seal fell into the water during the operation, prompting another to jump after him in a rescue attempt. Intense search and rescue missions are underway with significant deployment of U.S. Navy aircraft and ships, as the search for the missing Seals continues with urgency.
Shapiro expresses concerns about the integrity of the intelligence community, particularly referencing Sir Richard Dearlove's statement that a Trump win would be a security concern for the UK. He suspects that the intelligence community and big tech may interfere in the 2024 election, citing the influence of the World Economic Forum (WEF) on the narrative of misinformation and their discussions in Davos. Drawing from the Hunter Biden laptop incident from the 2020 election, he questions the motives and potential actions of these entities. Additionally, Shapiro speaks about the Senate's efforts to restrict ballot access, deeming it undemocratic, and notes that such actions could unfairly target political opponents, implying this might be the case with former President Trump.
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Shapiro expresses sharp criticism over the Biden administration's approach to increasing Iranian threats in the Middle East, describing its military responses as weak and ineffective.
The Biden administration is facing scrutiny for its approach to the Middle East, where Iranian-backed groups are escalating tensions.
Shapiro criticizes the administration's military response to the Yemeni Houthis, saying that the U.S. launched an attack against the Houthis in Yemen targeting sites preparing to launch missiles against commercial shipping. He describes these actions as low-level attacks that lack a definitive plan to prevent future incidents.
Despite the airstrikes, reports suggest the attacks on shipping continue, with no clear policy articulated by the U.S. on how they will prevent further aggression. U.S. National Security officials like Jake Sullivan acknowledge that although the U.S. has degraded the Houthis' ability to launch complex attacks, the group is still threatening the critical maritime artery of the Red Sea.
John Kirby confirms that U.S. airstrikes are defensive measures meant to protect shipping in the Red Sea, and not directly tied to the conflict in Yemen. However, critics argue that the administration is tolerating continued aggression by not clarifying the consequences of further Houthi aggression.
The Biden administration, after previously delisting the Houthis ...
Biden's Weak Response to Iranian Threats
A risky operation conducted by US Navy Seals in the Gulf of Aden has led to an urgent search and rescue mission.
A team of highly skilled US Navy Seals undertook a mission to intercept an Iranian arms shipment. The operation is known for its high stakes and the dangerous nature of the intervention.
Tragedy struck when one of the Navy Seals fell into the water during the mission. In adherence to their strict protocol, a second Navy Seal immediately jumped in to attempt a rescue of his teammate. As a result, both Seals are now missing.
Intensive search and ...
Missing US Navy Seals in Gulf of Aden
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Ben Shapiro discusses concerns over potential actions that could influence the outcome of the 2024 presidential election, drawing parallels to tactics used in the 2020 election.
Shapiro expresses concern about the integrity of the intelligence community with regards to the upcoming election.
Shapiro cites foreign intelligence concerns. Sir Richard Dearlove, the former MI6 head, has stated that Donald Trump's potential reelection poses a national security problem for the UK, potentially damaging the Atlantic Alliance and NATO partnership.
Shapiro also suggests that if the intelligence community is mobilized against Trump, it could result in corrupt and terrible actions, mirroring his criticism related to the Hunter Biden laptop story from the 2020 election.
Shapiro alleges collusion between big tech and the World Economic Forum (WEF) regarding misinformation, discussing their meetings in Davos and raising concerns over their power to "rig the rules of the road."
He also questions who determines what constitutes misinformation, expressing distrust in the WEF’s ability to make these determinations. He refers to panel discussions at the WEF about the need to police misinformation, which he interprets as suppressing information they dislike.
Shapiro also comments on big tech's role in the 202 ...
Democrats Rigging 2024 Election Against Trump
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