The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2158 - Democrats CAVE, Trump Chalks Up Another Win!
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Mar 14, 2025 
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson discusses the recent avoidance of a government shutdown and the internal struggles within the Democratic Party. He highlights Republican strategies to support ongoing funding legislation. Seth Dillon, CEO of the Babylon Bee, shares insights on the absurdity of comedy in today's political climate and the challenges of censorship in satire. Together, they explore how humor reflects societal changes and the future of comedic content creation amidst political tension.
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Democrat's Dilemma
- Democrats faced a no-win situation with the continuing resolution.
- They objected to Trump's spending discretion, but a government shutdown would give him more firing power.
Crockett's Comment
- Jasmine Crockett suggested a government shutdown would stop firings, though employees wouldn't get paid.
- Shapiro highlighted the flaw, since Trump could designate essential workers.
Johnson's Advantage
- Speaker Johnson benefited from the slim Republican majority.
- No Republican wants to sink a Trump agenda item.