The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1952 - Congress Passes MASSIVE Aid Package For Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan
Apr 22, 2024
Congress has just passed a massive aid package supporting Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, igniting heated debates and revealing party divisions. Tensions rise with escalating anti-Semitism on college campuses, particularly at Columbia. There's also a provocative discussion on America's historical use of nuclear weapons, questioning moral narratives from World War II. The show navigates complex geopolitical dynamics while urging a critical reevaluation of historical events and their implications on contemporary politics.
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Taylor Swift Review
- Ben Shapiro is reviewing Taylor Swift's new album, "Midnights".
- He jokes about its length, comparing it to Wagner's Ring Cycle and Dante's Inferno.
Aid Package Breakdown
- The House approved a $95 billion aid package, addressing Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
- The package passed with bipartisan support, despite some Republican opposition to the Ukraine aid.
Ukraine Aid Politics
- A bipartisan coalition supports aid to Ukraine, but the left's enthusiasm is driven by their perception of Russia as pro-Trump.
- This has caused a reaction among some Republicans, who find the left's stance to be bizarre and performative.