The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2425 - Let Trump COOK
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May 13, 2026 A rapid-fire take on a Trump soundbite about priorities versus economic messaging. A breakdown of polls and why Democrats are not widening their lead. Coverage of regional strikes and shifting U.S. strategy toward Iran. A critique of Democratic messaging, celebrity political pressure, and cultural stories like Euphoria's OnlyFans subplot.
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Economy Numbers Are Mixed But Voter Mood Is Negative
- Current economic indicators are mixed: CPI jump to ~3.8% year-over-year but core CPI smaller and jobs data remained strong.
- Shapiro cites polls showing voters favor Democrats on healthcare and cost-of-living but Republicans on taxes and the stock market.
Temporary Economy Versus Lasting Ideology Explains Polls
- Democrats lead only modestly in national polling despite Republican control and Trump's low approval.
- Shapiro argues temporary economic pain vs permanent leftward shift and radical nominees explains why Democrats aren't pulling away.
Democratic Primaries Are Pulling Party Leftward
- Democratic primaries are shifting left with AOC and radical nominees gaining traction.
- Shapiro cites Atlas Intel poll with AOC leading and examples like El-Sayed surging after endorsements from Bernie and Hassan Piker.
