The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2269 - The Trans, Catholic-Hating, Trump-Hating OMNICAUSE Killer
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Aug 28, 2025 In this discussion, Mary Margaret Olihan, White House correspondent for Daily Wire, dives into the tragic school shooting at a Catholic site in Minneapolis. She analyzes the shooter's radical beliefs and the societal impact of gun violence and hate crimes. The talk also critiques political narratives around violence linked to identity politics. Further, they discuss urgent calls for enhanced security in schools and the complex intersections of mental health and gun control, particularly surrounding transgender individuals.
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Media Frames Depend On Shooter Identity
- Ben Shapiro argues media narratives vary by shooter identity and selectively assign political causes.
- He says the Minneapolis church shooting fits a pattern where motives are framed to suit political convenience.
Shooter's Manifesto And Planning
- Ben describes the shooter who changed name from Robert to Robin and left a manifesto and videos praising past massacres.
- He cites diary entries showing target selection, rehearsal, and detailed planning for attacking the church.
Omni-Cause Radicalizes Vulnerable Minds
- Ben connects online radicalization and conspiratorial worldviews to acts of violence by the mentally unstable.
- He suggests such ideologies give aggrieved people permission to commit atrocities for attention and purpose.
