The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2368 - It’s BERNIE’s Party, You Can Cry If You Want To
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Feb 13, 2026 
Lyndon Blake, investigative reporter for The Daily Wire who covered the Nancy Guthrie case, joins to provide updates on the kidnapping investigation and the tensions between local law enforcement and the FBI. She discusses recovered evidence, lab choices, and why the case has been slow to yield arrests. The conversation highlights friction and investigative challenges.
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Operational Success, Political Failure
- The Minnesota ICE surge succeeded on arrests but failed in PR and political strategy.
- Ben Shapiro argues poor rollout and Kristi Noem's management undermined a policy strength for Republicans.
Personnel Chaos Undermines Policy
- Internal DHS drama around Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski hurt administration credibility.
- Shapiro ties personnel chaos and spectacle to weakened immigration enforcement support.
Democratic Overreach Risks Backlash
- Democrats reacted to the Minnesota pullback by pushing radical measures like defunding DHS.
- Shapiro warns such overreach alienates moderate voters and helps Republicans politically.