The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 792 - Mexican Stand-Off
May 31, 2019
The podcast dives into Trump's potential tariff changes on Mexico, questioning their legality and effectiveness in tackling illegal immigration. It examines the fallout from Robert Mueller's walkaway and how it complicates Democrats' impeachment strategies. A heated debate on adding a citizenship question to the U.S. Census unfolds, revealing the strategic manipulation by both political parties. Intriguing discussions also touch on the implications of controversial revelations about civil rights figures and the complexities of identity in political narratives.
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Impeachment Mood
- Democrats believe impeaching Trump is necessary.
- They claim Mueller would have indicted Trump if not for DOJ regulations.
Holmes on Justice
- Ben Shapiro recounts a story about Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes.
- Holmes asserted that his job was to interpret the law, not "do justice."
Presidential Power and Investigation
- The investigation into Trump may not have happened if he weren't president.
- Paul Manafort's pre-campaign activities were known by the FBI, but he wasn't investigated until joining Trump's campaign.