A Left-Wing Assassin Tries To Murder Justice Kavanaugh | Ep. 1511

Media Coverage

The attempted assassination of Justice Brett Kavanaugh has sparked a debate over media coverage and political bias. Ben Shapiro argues that if the roles were reversed, with a Republican targeting a Democratic justice, the media would have extensively covered the incident, linking it to Republican rhetoric 1. He points out that the New York Times barely mentioned the story, with 38 other stories prioritized over it on their homepage 2. This incident raises questions about the consistency of media narratives and the influence of political leanings on news coverage.

If this had happened to a democratic justice, a democratic appointed justice, and it had been a republican gunman... it would be the top news for weeks on end.

--- Ben Shapiro

Shapiro emphasizes the need for balanced reporting, especially when it comes to threats against public figures 3.

   

Rhetoric Disparity

The disparity in how political rhetoric is treated between parties is a focal point in Shapiro's analysis. He highlights how rhetoric from the left is often downplayed, while similar rhetoric from the right is scrutinized and blamed for inciting violence 4. Shapiro draws parallels between Chuck Schumer's comments about Justice Kavanaugh and Donald Trump's remarks on January 6, questioning why one is seen as incitement while the other is not 5. This inconsistency, he argues, reflects a broader bias in how political narratives are constructed and perceived.

If people get blamed for raising the rhetoric, and that rhetoric, raising the heat of that rhetoric, ends up making life more dangerous. That rule does not only apply to one side.

--- Ben Shapiro

Shapiro calls for a more equitable approach to evaluating political rhetoric and its potential consequences 6.