The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 930 - When The Media Don’t Care About Iranians
Jan 13, 2020
Iranians are boldly protesting against the ayatollahs, while global media struggles to give them the coverage they deserve. As Bernie Sanders challenges Biden and Warren ahead of the Iowa caucuses, tensions rise in the Democratic primary landscape. There's a critical discussion on the implications of U.S. foreign policy shaped by recent events, including the fallout from the military action against Qasem Soleimani. The podcast also tackles the contradictions in political representation within the Democratic Party and the shifting dynamics of accountability in public discourse.
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Iranian Protests and Regime Instability
- The Iranian people's outrage against their regime has been ongoing for years, stemming from its misuse of funds and suppression of freedoms.
- Mass protests have emerged following the accidental downing of a civilian plane, further highlighting the regime's instability.
Pelosi's Response to Protests
- When questioned about the Iranian protests, Nancy Pelosi avoided directly supporting them, claiming there could be "different reasons" for their presence.
- This reluctance to credit the Trump administration's actions is a recurring theme in her responses.
Democrats' Narrative Dilemma
- Democrats face a dilemma in addressing the Iranian protests and Soleimani's killing.
- Their previous narrative of a moderating Iranian regime clashes with the reality of ongoing protests and Trump's successful deterrence.
