The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2267 - Trump Protects The American Flag!…PLUS We Break a MAJOR Story
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Aug 26, 2025 President Trump ignites a debate by proposing jail time for flag burning, raising questions about free speech rights. The discussion delves into American identity and the symbolism of the flag, exploring its legal history. Additionally, a major story unfolds regarding the American Medical Association's support for gender-affirming care, including revealing internal footage. The podcast also critiques the implications of political motivations in dismissing government officials, particularly within the Federal Reserve.
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Government Stakes Create Moral Hazard
- Shapiro opposes the federal government's equity stake in Intel as wrongheaded industrial policy.
- He warns such ownership risks politicizing corporate decisions and creating too-big-to-fail moral hazards for taxpayers.
Mixed Signals In China Policy
- Shapiro highlights inconsistency in Trump's China policy: threatening tariffs while allowing large numbers of Chinese students.
- He argues admitting 600,000 Chinese students risks IP transfer and subsidizes lower-tier universities at the expense of American students.
Pressure Local Leaders To Tackle Crime
- Use federal resources to target crime and press local leaders who protect criminals.
- Shapiro endorses tough federal action on city crime as a political and public-safety strategy.
