The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 827 - Just Because Trump Said It Doesn’t Make It Racist
Jul 29, 2019
The discussion unpacks President Trump's comments on Baltimore and Congressman Elijah Cummings, sparking a heated debate on race and governance. Political reactions from Democrats center around accusations of racism and strategies for voter mobilization. The podcast explores Baltimore's socio-economic issues, emphasizing the need to look beyond racial implications to address real challenges. The impact of high crime rates and educational shortcomings is highlighted, alongside critiques of media narratives and political rhetoric as the 2020 election looms.
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Trump's Attacks on Districts
- Trump criticizes politicians he dislikes by attacking their districts, like Baltimore and San Francisco.
- This behavior is consistent, as seen with London, New York City, and New Hampshire.
Categorizing Trump's Tweets
- Trump's tweets vary in usefulness, from informative to outright bad.
- The media often portrays all his tweets as the worst kind, labeling them racist or bigoted.
Baltimore's Governance Issues
- Baltimore's issues stem from local governance, not Cummings' role as a federal congressman.
- However, Trump's criticism of Baltimore is valid, as the city is poorly run.
