The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2293 - Meet The Democrat Who Fantasizes About SHOOTING A GOP Leader
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Oct 6, 2025 The podcast dives into the alarming trend of violent rhetoric from some Democrats, spotlighting shocking texts from a Virginia AG nominee that reveal violent fantasies about a GOP leader. There's discussion on the troubling rise of left-wing support for political violence, along with critiques of a lenient sentencing in a high-profile assassination attempt. Meanwhile, President Trump's negotiations for releasing Gaza hostages and the influence of Qatar and Turkey on Hamas emerge as key points, alongside reflections on cultural moments impacting political identity.
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Left-Wing Permission Structures For Violence
- Ben Shapiro argues that left-wing support for political violence is rising and culturally embedded across generations.
- He links this to thought structures that normalize fantasizing about killing political opponents.
Virginia AG Nominee's Violent Texts
- Ben Shapiro recounts texts from Virginia AG nominee Jay Jones fantasizing about killing GOP leader Todd Gilbert and harming his children.
- He presents the messages as direct evidence, not mere allegations, of violent intent.
Media Frames And Leniency For Left Threats
- Shapiro highlights selective media framing and lenient responses when left-affiliated actors threaten violence.
- He ties leniency to identity-based privilege and a media bias that downplays left-wing threats.
