Dive into "The Ben Shapiro Show" where Ben Shapiro, alongside guests Mike Johnson, Mark Green, Dan Goldman, Tom Cotton, and Cori Bush, engage in a fierce critique of current U.S. departmental policies and practices. Addressing the Justice Department’s supposed inconsistency, Shapiro argues that a biased approach in prosecuting anti-abortion protesters while neglecting riot participants is undermining its credibility. He scrutinizes the treatment of former President Trump, labeling the legal pursuits as endless, baseless witch hunts that further damage the DOJ's reputation.
Shifting focus to domestic policy issues, Shapiro highlights the crisis at the U.S. border and President Joe Biden’s contradictory use of executive power. Urging House Republicans to leverage their majority, he emphasizes the importance of voter sentiment which paints the current administration’s immigration handling as ineffectual. On the international stage, Shapiro details the threat of displaying American weakness through Biden's foreign policy, echoing Senator Cotton's call for a strong military response to provocations. This episode unpacks a narrative of accountability and the critical need for policies that project strength to maintain national and international order.
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Ben Shapiro criticizes the Justice Department (DOJ), accusing it of political bias in the way it handles cases. He points out an inconsistency in prosecuting anti-abortion protesters who were singing hymns during a protest, threatening them with severe prison sentences under the FACE Act and civil rights conspiracy, while seemingly dropping cases involving 2020 riot participants. Shapiro draws attention to the DOJ's handling of cases against former President Donald Trump, including the January 6th investigation and the Fannie Willis case in Georgia. He views these legal actions as endless, baseless, and politically motivated, undermining the DOJ’s credibility.
Shapiro criticizes President Joe Biden for claiming he lacks the authority to secure the U.S. border, contrasting it with his use of executive power elsewhere. He urges House Republicans to use their majority to ensure border security is addressed, encouraging them to reject any inadequate deals on the issue. According to Shapiro, public opinion is against Biden, with a significant portion of voters holding the President responsible for the border crisis. He cites statistics that suggest immigration as a top issue for voters and uses this to affirm that the public broadly views the administration's approach as a failure.
Shapiro expresses concern that Biden's foreign policy actions convey weakness, thereby encouraging adversary boldness. He reports multiple attacks on American troops by Iranian proxies and condemns the administration's lack of response. He takes issue with Biden's approach of publicly signaling possible retaliation rather than taking decisive, immediate action. Shapiro echoes Senator Tom Cotton's call for a forceful military response to provocations, including strikes. He also criticizes Representative Ilhan Omar for suggesting Somalis and Muslims will guide U.S. government policies and questions the compatibility of her statements with her oath of office, stressing the need for a foreign policy that effectively deters adversaries through strength.
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Ben Shapiro is voicing strong criticism of the Department of Justice (DOJ), drawing attention to what he perceives as political bias in handling recent cases.
Shapiro expresses dismay at charges brought against anti-abortion protesters, who face up to 11 years in prison for violations of the FACE Act and civil rights conspiracy during a protest outside a Mount Juliet abortion provider on March 5th, 2021. He highlights that the demonstrators were praying and singing hymns while urging women not to get abortions. Shapiro suggests that the charges seem disproportionate, especially in light of cases related to the 2020 riots being dropped.
Comparing the treatment of these pro-life advocates to those involved in the 2020 Black Lives Matter riots, he criticizes the DOJ for arresting and prosecuting peaceful protesters while appearing to be more lenient towards 2020 rioters who blocked highways and were sometimes violent.
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Shapiro criticizes President Joe Biden's stance on the border crisis, pointing out that while Biden suggests he lacks the power to deal with it, this contradicts his use of executive authority in other areas—such as student loan debt relief and vaccine mandates. Shapiro claims that Biden has the executive power to secure the border immediately, indicating a discrepancy in Biden’s assertions regarding his executive capabilities.
The Republican House majority, though slim, is urged by Shapiro to use their leverage to ensure border security issues are addressed. Speaker Mike Johnson of the House also emphasized employing their majority position to secure the border. Shapiro suggests that Republicans walk away from negotiations if they're presented with unsatisfactory border deals and insists that the Biden administration enforce existing immigration laws.
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Ben Shapiro outlines concerns regarding the Biden administration's foreign policy decisions, which he interprets as projecting weakness and emboldening adversaries.
Shapiro highlights a series of attacks on American troops, with 165 incidents reported between October 17th and January 29th across the Middle East. He critically points out the administration's inaction in response to aggression from Iran and its proxies.
Shapiro criticizes President Biden for publicly announcing his intent to respond to the aggression without taking immediate action. This, Shapiro argues, demonstrates a lack of strategic forethought, as it would be more effective to act decisively without forewarning.
Senator Tom Cotton suggests a robust military response, recommending "all of the above" options, including devastating retaliatory strikes, particularly in response to incidents like the one in Jordan resulting in American casualties. Cotton criticizes the previous Obama-Biden administration's approach as appeasing and calls for stronger immediate action and a policy of zero tolerance for provocations.
While discussing policy and response, Shapiro references Donald Trump's decision to kill Qasem Soleimani after an attack on a U.S. base, arguing that it showed that Iran is unresponsive to diplomacy but responsive to direct military action. Shapiro supports the idea that ...
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