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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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.
Rent Falls Driven By Local Oversupply
- Rent and concession trends vary by city and reflect local supply changes rather than uniform policy effects.
- Shapiro highlights oversupply in Sunbelt cities driving falling rents and tenant concessions.
AI Consolidation Could Shift Market Power
- AI market consolidation is underway with Apple choosing Google's Gemini to power Siri.
- Shapiro warns that dominant winners could create ripple effects if competitors like OpenAI falter.
