The Fight To Control Your News | Ep. 451

Policy Critique

Ben Shapiro critiques Trump's immigration policy, highlighting the disconnect between Trump's rhetoric and actual policy implementation. He argues that Trump is not in control of policy, and the real decisions are made by Congress and the people around him. Shapiro points out that the base's frustration stems from taking Trump's words literally, which often leads to contradictions and confusion.

Trump is saying stuff. What you see is what you get. Trump is just saying things and those things that he is saying, he'll flip on them.

--- Ben Shapiro

Shapiro emphasizes the importance of pressuring Trump to adhere to conservative principles, while acknowledging that the final immigration policy will likely be shaped by Congress 1 2.

   

Scandals and Character

The discussion shifts to Republican scandals, focusing on the case of Missouri Governor Eric Greitens. Shapiro outlines the serious allegations against Greitens, which include blackmail and misconduct, and predicts that these could end his political career. He questions whether character still matters in politics, noting that society's tolerance for deviant behavior has increased over time.

A society that suggests that character does not matter when it comes to people who are making policy, is a society that is going to treat character as completely irrelevant.

--- Ben Shapiro

Shapiro warns that this erosion of character standards could have widespread effects on culture and governance 3 4.