The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2328 - What Did Ilhan Omar Know, and When Did She Know It?!
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Dec 5, 2025 The scrutiny surrounding Rep. Ilhan Omar intensifies as massive welfare fraud linked to the Somali community is revealed. Conversations about political reactions, media defenses, and community frictions unfold. Additionally, Ben delves into the contentious political landscape with discussions on Pete Hegseth and striking controversies. Legal ramifications and ongoing investigations into the January 6 pipe bomber add layers to the current events, alongside a critical look at economic perceptions and media ethics.
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Welfare Fraud Exposes Systemic Weakness
- Massive welfare fraud in Minnesota reveals how large welfare systems can be exploited for years.
- Ben Shapiro links the fraud to mass migration and low oversight in Somali-American communities.
Tighten Work-Permit Durations
- Shorten work-permit durations to allow more frequent vetting of asylum applicants.
- Ben relays the Trump administration's move to reduce permits from five years to 18 months.
Ilhan Omar's Connections Under Scrutiny
- Questions arise about Ilhan Omar's links to businesses named in the fraud and her political actions.
- Shapiro suggests either negligence or complicity given her ties and visits to implicated sites.
