In this episode of The Ben Shapiro Show, Shapiro critiques President Biden's campaign and administration. Shapiro contends Biden struggles to regain support among voter groups like Black Americans and relies on unconventional celebrity endorsements, hinting at enthusiasm issues.
The host argues Biden inadequately addresses economic challenges like rising costs, while criticizing energy policies like "accelerating the energy transition" as disconnected from reality. Shapiro also accuses Biden of mishandling crises like immigration and undermining democratic allies in the Middle East. The episode examines media biases regarding Hamas and Israel, with Shapiro alleging media outlets readily accept Hamas propaganda while scrutinizing Israel.
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According to Shapiro, the Biden campaign faces difficulties winning back crucial voter demographics it should already have secured, hinting at a broader lack of enthusiasm. Polling shows decreased support among black voters, a group Biden won comfortably in 2020.
Shapiro cites the campaign's unusual celebrity endorsement from Robert De Niro as a sign of desperation to generate attention. He criticizes this tactic and Biden's attempts at counterproductive headline-grabbing moves.
Shapiro argues the Biden administration fails to address economic challenges like rising costs for everyday items. He points to a disconnect between policies like "accelerating the energy transition" and the reality Americans face, claiming solutions like releasing oil reserves are ineffective.
On border security, Shapiro cites Biden's former border chief saying the president never inquired about the crisis allowing hundreds of thousands of illegal crossings monthly.
Regarding the Middle East, Shapiro contends Biden undermines democratic allies like Israel in favor of negotiating with terrorists like Hamas, while staying silent on Hamas' actions.
Shapiro accuses media of readily accepting Hamas' false narratives, even when proven inaccurate. He provides an example where outlets reported Israeli strikes killing civilians based solely on Hamas claims later disproven by the Israeli military.
He criticizes the media's lack of scrutiny on Hamas using human shields and deliberately targeting Israeli civilians, favoring instead a narrative scrutinizing Israel's administration.
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In the Middle East, Shapiro argues that Biden is criticized for potentially undermining democratic allies like Israel in favor of negotiating with groups like Hamas. This implies a shift in diplomatic approach that some view as unfavorable towards traditional allies in the region.
Shapiro assesses the conditions of President Joe Biden’s campaign, suggesting a sense of urgency and chaos that may be indicative of a campaign in crisis.
Joe Biden is reportedly struggling to win back voters who were previously considered a stable part of his base. Shapiro points out to decreased enthusiasm among black voters—a demographic that Biden won with 92 percent against Donald Trump. Polling is showing a significant decline in support, leading the Biden campaign to rely on communities and organizations in swing states to improve his standing with black voters.
Shapiro discusses a Politico report stating the Biden team's frustration over the media's focus on Trump, which makes it difficult for Biden to gain attention for his campaign. Biden's need to campaign in historically Democrat voting areas, like parts of Philadelphia and Detroit, also points to potential trouble for his reelection campaign.
As an example of the campaign’s unusual efforts, Shapiro cites the enlistment of actor Robert De Niro to speak and appear on behalf of the Biden campaign. He criticizes this movement, associating it with desperation and questioning the logic behind the decision to deploy an 80-year-old movie star known for tough-guy roles to speak about a criminal trial. This tactic is paralleled with the Romney campaign’s use of Clint Eastwood in 2012, suggesting a pattern of relying on celebrity endorsements in times of challenge, which might indicate a degree of despair.
Further, Shapiro describes Biden’s campaign as taking actions that are seen by so ...
The state of the Biden presidential campaign and signs it is in a "meltdown"
Ben Shapiro lambasts the Biden administration for its approach to prominent issues impacting Americans –– the economy, border security, and the Middle East conflict –– alleging failures and inadequacies across these areas.
Shapiro asserts that the administration is failing to address economic challenges, highlighted by rising costs in everyday items such as fast food. Using the example of the increasing price of a Big Mac, once $3.99 in 2019 and now $8.29, he illustrates the economic strain on Americans. Furthermore, a survey indicates that due to the rising costs, 62% of Americans dine out less often.
Moreover, Shapiro criticizes the administration for downplaying the severity of inflation. He cites Biden's energy advisor, Amos Hochstein, discussing "accelerating the energy transition" while promising lower energy costs for consumers, which Shapiro suggests is unconvincing and indicative of a disconnect between the administration and the actual economic issues.
Shapiro voices frustration over what he sees as the Biden administration’s ineffective solutions to inflation, indicating that short-term fixes, such as releasing oil reserves, are insufficient and fail to convince the public. He claims there's an "absolute disconnect" between the Biden administration's policies and reality, suggesting that their measures, like increasing royalties and restrictions on drilling, do not resonate with the needs of Americans struggling economically.
On the subject of border security, Shapiro cites an interview with Biden's former border chief, Raul Ortiz, claiming the President never inquired about the southern border crisis, painting a picture of a lenient border policy that allows hundreds of thousand ...
The Biden administration's policies and handling of key issues like the economy, border, and Middle East conflict
Shapiro accuses the media of echoing Hamas’ statements without fact-checking, leading to the spread of misinformation. He points to a proclivity for media outlets to readily accept and even amplify false narratives from the terror group.
Over a recent weekend, Hamas claimed that Israel had targeted a humanitarian area, causing the deaths of 45 civilians and injuring hundreds. However, this assertion was proven false. IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari clarified that an IDF strike did not cause a large fire as Hamas had claimed, and investigations are underway to ascertain the true cause of the incident. Shapiro highlights that the IDF took precautions to minimize civilian casualties by targeting two senior Hamas terrorists after ensuring no civilians were present and by utilizing the smallest warheads in their arsenal at a considerable distance from any humanitarian zones or shelters.
Despite these precautions, Shapiro criticizes the media for its readiness to believe and disseminate the false narrative initiated by Hamas. Moreover, Shapiro points out that the media seems to extend trust to radical Islamic terror groups like Hamas, which have a history of kidnapping and murdering Westerners, Israelis, and Americans.
Shapiro chastises the media for their lack of critical inquiry into Hamas tactics, which include the grouping of military assets within civilian areas and the utilization of human shields, a practice contributing to the infeasibility of avoiding civilian casualties altogether. Furthermore, Shapiro condemns the media's failure to hold Hamas responsible ...
The media's tendency to believe Hamas' lies and biases in covering the Middle East conflict
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