In a recent episode of "The Ben Shapiro Show," Ben Shapiro dives into the current political landscape, exploring the potential outcomes of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. With a focus on recent polls signaling a lead for Donald Trump in key swing states, he scrutinizes the readiness of the Biden campaign, including considerations about the President's health and the absence of confirmed debates. The episode eschews discussion on the ongoing legal cases against Trump, keeping them outside the purview of election-related speculation.
Shapiro's analysis extends to the implications of the Biden-Harris administration's foreign and domestic policies. He scrutinizes issues ranging from perceived weaknesses in U.S. foreign policy and the ongoing border crisis, to the administration's stance on abortion and a politicized approach to the Nex Benedict case. Furthermore, Shapiro sheds light on the bipartisan efforts in Congress to mitigate the perceived national security threats from foreign-controlled apps like TikTok, with Congress weighing divestment measures to prevent potential exploitation by adversarial nations.
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Donald Trump leads Joe Biden in recent polls across key swing states such as Arizona, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan, critical in determining the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Ben Shapiro emphasizes this advantage and notes that the Biden campaign has yet to commit to participating in debates with Trump. Shapiro also discusses President Biden's health, describing it as declining and potentially impacting his campaign. There is no mention of legal cases against Trump by Shapiro, leaving their relevance to the election outcome undiscussed.
Ben Shapiro expresses concerns over a variety of issues, including Biden’s foreign policy, which is perceived as weak, particularly in the context of relations with Iran, China, and Hamas. He criticizes policies that seem to favor appeasement and could embolden these adversaries. Shapiro points out that the Biden administration's approach could also undermine a potential democratic process in Gaza or the West Bank. Additionally, Shapiro highlights the border crisis with millions of illegal immigrants entering the U.S., and the rising crime rates in Democrat-run cities, using a violent incident on the NYC subway as an example of increasing danger.
Shapiro criticizes the Biden-Harris administration for their stance on abortion, implying that taxpayer dollars are wrongfully used to subsidize it. Kamala Harris’s visit to a clinic is highlighted as an instance of the administration pushing for abortion access. Shapiro denounces Planned Parenthood's reporting practices, suggesting they misrepresent their service statistics to downplay the proportion of abortions they perform. He also accuses the administration of exploiting the tragedy of Nex Benedict’s death by pushing transgender ideologies rather than acknowledging the facts of the case.
Shapiro outlines the bipartisan movement in Congress to address the national security threats posed by TikTok and similar foreign-controlled social media entities. He clarifies that the proposed measures involve divestment rather than an outright ban. The concern centers on foreign ownership of the app and its potential use as a propaganda tool by adversarial countries, primarily China. Despite opposition from figures like Jeff Yass, bipartisan support exists to address the risks tied to data mishandling and possible connections of TikTok with the Chinese government. Senator Josh Hawley is open to considering legislation aimed at ensuring foreign adversaries cannot exploit U.S. social media to conduct psychological operations or gather sensitive data.
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Commentator Shapiro addresses the potential outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, focusing on the possibility of Donald Trump’s victory over Joe Biden. Several factors are influenced by Trump’s stronger polling in key states, Biden’s health, and the status of legal cases against Trump.
Shapiro discusses recent polling data that illustrates Donald Trump’s lead over Joe Biden in various critical swing states. He underscores the importance of the swing states of Arizona, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan due to their significant roles in the electoral process.
Furthermore, Shapiro points out that the Biden campaign has not committed to a debate with Trump, avoiding a direct answer on the matter. This aspect is brought up as a potential strategy considering the shifting dynamics of the upcoming election.
Shapiro also speaks about the health of Joe Biden, presenting it as a serious concern for the campaign. He suggests that Biden’s health could play a crucial role in the election, likening it to a ticking time bomb. Accordi ...
Likely Trump Victory in 2024 Election
Ben Shapiro raised concerns about a range of issues from Biden’s foreign policy, immigration, to crime in Democrat-run cities that could pose threats to United States security.
Shapiro suggests that the Biden administration’s handling of the Israel and Hamas conflict reveals a broader foreign policy stance that is perceived as weak and thus could embolden enemies like Iran, China, and Hamas. He criticizes the Biden administration for attempting to balance their response to the conflict between Israel and Hamas, which he believes sends a message of weakness.
Shapiro discusses various situations involving Iran and China. He criticizes the administration for their policies that seem to appease Hamas and implies that this could also be seen as appeasing Iran. Shapiro is concerned about Iran’s actions in the region, such as allegedly causing the Houthis to attack American-allied shipping in the Red Sea, which results in redirected shipping through the Cape of Good Hope, making goods more expensive and potentially threatening oil supplies.
Additionally, Shapiro discusses Schumer's position on election in the Gaza Strip or the West Bank, arguing that Democrats are not pushing for a democratic process that could lead to a government hostile to Israel. He implies that there is an awareness among Democrats that a democratic outcome could lead to a government intent on Israel's destruction.
Shapiro also criticizes the conditions the Biden administration is setting on Israel for operations in Rafah against Hamas, implying such conditions are impractical and indicative of a broader weakness.
Shapiro states that under President Joe Biden's leadership, America is experiencing an open border policy that has led to the country being flooded with at least 7 million illegal immigrants. This is seen as a significant threat to US security.
Focusing on crime within the US, Shapiro uses a violent incident on the New York City subway as an example of the increased danger under Democratic leadership. D ...
Threats to US Security
Ben Shapiro critiques the Biden-Harris administration for its stance on abortion. He takes issue with taxpayer dollars being used to subsidize abortion, a move he attributes to the administration forcing its will on the public. Shapiro does not make a specific connection to foreign policy decisions involving Hamas in this context.
Kamala Harris has been vocal in her support for abortion access, visiting a clinic to reinforce the administration's stance. During her visit, she spoke about the significance of healthcare which encompasses reproductive services, including abortion. Harris highlighted the need for such healthcare to be provided with respect and dignity, acknowledging the clinic's contribution to services beyond abortions, such as treating fibroids and breast screenings.
Shapiro rebukes Planned Parenthood, insinuating that they misrepresent their service statistics by treating each service separately, which he alleges is done to underplay the percentage of services that are abortions. He argues that, contrary to their reporting, the majority of Planned Parenthood's procedures are abortions.
Shapiro extends his criticism to the administration's approach to transgender policies, accusing them of attempting to instill the belief in children that they can choose their gender. He further discusses the case of Nex Benedict, a teen who died under circumstances tha ...
Biden-Harris Administration Radicalism
Shapiro discusses the bipartisan movement in the United States to address the perceived threats posed by TikTok while clarifying misunderstandings about the approach being taken against the platform.
TikTok, the popular social media app, has surfaced as a significant point of contention in discussions about national security and foreign control. Shapiro notes that the measures being discussed do not constitute an outright ban but are aimed at requiring companies from adversaries such as China, Iran, Russia, and North Korea to divest their ownership to operate their social media entities in the U.S.
Shapiro details legislation that mandates foreign-controlled entities from the aforementioned countries must divest their foreign ownership to function in the U.S. social media sphere. Although TikTok has been cited for promoting pro-Hamas content, the bill under consideration would allow TikTok to continue operating if its Chinese stakeholders divest to non-adversarial owners.
Shapiro points out that TikTok has faced bans in several countries including China, Russia, and India over concerns ranging from protecting citizen data and privacy to preventing the dissemination of immoral content, as evidenced by intermittent bans in Pakistan.
In the United States, former President Donald Trump issued an executive order in 2020 banning TikTok on government devices citing concerns over data capture which could be exploited by the Chinese Communist Party and the app's use in disinformation campaigns. Similar steps have been taken in the European Union, with the European Commission and European Council banning TikTok from their official devices in 2023.
Despite bipartisan support, there is some opposition to the bill tackling the TikTok issue. Shapiro mentions that Jeff Yass, a major investor in TikTok, has opposed the bill and supported politicians like Rand Paul, who are against the ban. Shapiro counters a conspiracy theory alleging Jewish control behind the bill by highlig ...
Bipartisan Effort to Address TikTok Threat
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