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Published Sep 24, 2019

Impeachment Is On The Table | Ep. 867

Ben Shapiro dives into the heated political landscape, dissecting the Democrats' impeachment push against Trump over Ukraine allegations, critiques on youth climate activism, and the contentious debates surrounding Bernie Sanders' and Elizabeth Warren's wealth tax proposals.
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  • Quid Pro Quo

    The allegations of quid pro quo involving Trump and Ukraine are drawing parallels to similar accusations against Joe Biden. highlights that both parties face insufficient evidence for these claims, yet the optics are damaging. He notes, "It just looks real bad, which, you know, as I get older, this seems to be the nature of politics" 1. The controversy centers on whether Trump withheld aid to Ukraine to pressure an investigation into Biden, mirroring Republican claims against Biden for allegedly using his position to benefit his son 2.

       

    Impeachment Push

    The Democratic Party is intensifying its push for impeachment, with momentum growing among its members. notes that even moderate Democrats are joining the call, with a letter from seven freshman representatives urging action 3. He observes, "The impeachment effort is moving mainstream inside the democratic House caucus," as the count of Democrats supporting impeachment nears 160 4. This push is fueled by allegations that Trump used his position to pressure Ukraine into investigating a political opponent.

       

    Trump's Defense

    President Trump's defense against impeachment inquiries centers on justifying his actions regarding Ukraine aid. He claims the aid was withheld to combat corruption and encourage European nations to contribute more 5. Shapiro6. He adds, "If the quid pro quo is never pro quoed, is it a quid pro quo?" highlighting the complexity of the situation.

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