If You’re Black And Cops Kill You, The Vice President Will Speak At Your Funeral | Ep. 1660

Eulogy Debate

Vice President Kamala Harris attended Tyree Nichols' funeral, sparking discussions about the political implications of her presence. Ben Shapiro criticizes this move, suggesting it was a political strategy rather than a personal tribute, as Harris had no prior connection to Nichols 1. He argues that such actions are part of a broader narrative pushed by the left, which he believes inaccurately portrays systemic racism in policing 2.

There is something pretty gross about politicking at a funeral.

--- Ben Shapiro

This sentiment is echoed by Al Sharpton, who also eulogized Nichols, despite not knowing him, further fueling the debate on the politicization of funerals 1.

   

Political Tradition

The use of funerals for political messaging is not new, as Ben Shapiro points out, citing historical examples where such events have been leveraged for political gain. He references past instances, like the funeral of Paul Wellstone, where political figures used the platform to advance their agendas 2. This tradition continues with Kamala Harris and Al Sharpton at Nichols' funeral, which Shapiro argues is part of a pattern of exploiting tragedies to fit a political narrative 1.

This sort of stuff is not rare, unfortunately, but it is really ugly.

--- Ben Shapiro

Such actions, he suggests, detract from the genuine mourning process and turn personal grief into a public spectacle.