The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2293 - Meet The Democrat Who Fantasizes About SHOOTING A GOP Leader
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Oct 6, 2025 The podcast dives into the alarming trend of violent rhetoric from some Democrats, spotlighting shocking texts from a Virginia AG nominee that reveal violent fantasies about a GOP leader. There's discussion on the troubling rise of left-wing support for political violence, along with critiques of a lenient sentencing in a high-profile assassination attempt. Meanwhile, President Trump's negotiations for releasing Gaza hostages and the influence of Qatar and Turkey on Hamas emerge as key points, alongside reflections on cultural moments impacting political identity.
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Kavanaugh Assassination Attempt And Sentencing
- Shapiro describes the 2022 Kavanaugh assassination attempt and the assailant's reduced sentence after claiming a transgender identity.
- He criticizes the judge for considering the defendant's trans status when departing from sentencing guidelines.
Chicago Attack On ICE As Organized Assault
- Shapiro frames the Chicago ambush of ICE agents as organized domestic terrorism enabled by local rhetoric.
- He argues local leaders' criticism of federal agents helped foment violent attacks on law enforcement.
Portland Reporter Assaulted Then Arrested
- Shapiro relays journalist Nick Sorter's account of being assaulted by Antifa in Portland and then arrested by police.
- He uses this to illustrate local tolerance for politically motivated street violence.
