The Ben Shapiro Show Friendly Fire: Hegseth. Homeland Security & Happy Meals
Dec 2, 2025
The hosts dive into the chilling realities of a recent National Guard shooting, linking it to immigration policy failures. They explore the complexities of Afghan and Somali populations in the U.S., vetting issues, and risks of radicalization. A debate on Trump's immigration proposals highlights national security concerns. They tackle the decline of restaurant quality due to corporate influence and contrast it with family-owned businesses. The conversation shifts to narco-terrorism, debating the legality of military actions against traffickers in Venezuela while weighing America’s interests.
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Immigration As A National Security Problem
- The National Guard shooting by an Afghan national exposed deep failures in recent U.S. immigration policy.
- Ben Shapiro argues mass migration and poor vetting have increased domestic security risks.
Follow Through On Immigration Promises
- Shut off third-world immigration and denaturalize citizens who committed immigration fraud, Matt Walsh argues.
- If leaders promise radical steps they must follow through or face worse political consequences.
Traffic Stop Turned Violent
- Matt Walsh recounts an Afghan refugee pulled over for a traffic stop who opened fire and said, "you stupid white people, you let me into the country."
- The story illustrates perceived ingratitude and violent risk from some admitted refugees.
