The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1192 - Trump’s Senate Impeachment Trial, Day 2
Feb 10, 2021
The podcast delves into the constitutionality of impeaching a former president, analyzing recent Senate votes and the implications for future cases. It critiques the contrasting strategies of Trump's legal team versus House managers during the impeachment trial. The discussion also highlights the potential political motivations behind the trial, while addressing the Biden administration's under-the-radar radical policies and COVID-19 handling. The complexities of political rhetoric and accountability following the January 6th Capitol riots are examined, raising important questions about responsibility.
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Impeachment Case
- Democrats presented a video juxtaposing Trump's words with Capitol riot footage.
- They aim to connect Trump's rhetoric to the unprecedented violence.
Incitement Argument
- Democrats argue Trump's rhetoric incited the Capitol riot, focusing on phrases like "fight like hell".
- Ben Shapiro notes Trump also urged supporters to march "peacefully and patriotically".
Anderson Cooper on Law and Order
- Anderson Cooper claims Trump supporters can't love law and order after the Capitol riots.
- Shapiro argues this implies only those who believe Trump incited the riots can value law and order.