The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2345 - Trump Declares War…On Jerome Powell
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Jan 13, 2026 
Trisha McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, discusses the focus of DHS and ICE on violent criminal illegal aliens, alongside the challenges faced in sanctuary cities. Vice Admiral Robert Harward shares insights on the protests in Iran, emphasizing that regime change must come from within and highlighting the impact of economic sanctions. He discusses the potential for U.S. support for dissenters while weighing the risks of Iranian counterstrikes.
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Prosecution Risks Undermining Fed Independence
- DOJ scrutiny of Fed officials risks politicizing monetary policy and undermining confidence in the Fed.
- Ben Shapiro warns that using prosecution as leverage could make monetary decisions appear politically driven.
Political Targeting Could Hurt GOP Stability
- Republican unease is growing over DOJ actions targeting Fed figures despite policy disagreements.
- Shapiro notes this chaos could hurt GOP standing by eroding voter confidence in stability.
Economic Data Shows Improvement
- Multiple economic indicators (mortgage rates, GDP growth) point to improving conditions under the Trump administration.
- Ben Shapiro and Vice Admiral Harward attribute growth to stable taxes, deregulation, and reshoring production.
