The Soul Of The Left, Revealed | Ep. 335

Controversial Statements

Linda Sarsour's statements have sparked significant controversy, particularly her remarks on Sharia law and her support for Saudi Arabia's policies. Ben Shapiro criticizes her defense of Saudi Arabia's paid maternity leave, highlighting the country's poor record on women's rights, such as the prohibition on women driving 1. He also points out her association with groups linked to terrorism and her history of making inflammatory comments about terror incidents 1.

She's a really egregious figure. And the left has embraced her.

--- Ben Shapiro

Sarsour's use of the term "jihad" against the Trump administration has further fueled the debate, with Shapiro emphasizing her extreme views and controversial tweets 2.

   

Left's Endorsement

The left's support for Linda Sarsour, despite her controversial statements, is a point of contention for Ben Shapiro. He argues that figures like Bernie Sanders and President Obama have endorsed her, despite her radical views and associations with extremist groups 3. Shapiro suggests that the left is pandering to radical elements by embracing Sarsour, who has called for a "jihad" against Trump 3.

The greatest proof that the left has completely lost its moorings and is just pandering to the most radical constituency on every side came out yesterday.

--- Ben Shapiro

This support, according to Shapiro, reflects a broader trend of the left aligning with radical figures, ignoring the potential implications of such alliances 1.