The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1074 - Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize Moment
Aug 14, 2020
The discussion highlights the historic peace deal brokered by the Trump administration, reshaping relations between Israel and Arab states. It critiques the simplistic view that resolving the Israel-Palestine conflict will lead to regional peace, emphasizing the need for deeper understanding. The podcast also contrasts Trump and Obama’s foreign policies and delves into the complexities of mail-in ballots and mask mandates, questioning media narratives surrounding these topics. It encourages a reevaluation of past diplomatic efforts and their impact on current geopolitical dynamics.
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Obama's Nobel
- Ben Shapiro recalls Obama receiving a Nobel Peace Prize shortly after his 2008 election.
- Shapiro questions the basis for this award, highlighting Obama's own uncertainty about his accomplishments at the time.
Trump's Peace Deal
- Trump's Middle East peace deal is a significant achievement, potentially worthy of a Nobel Prize.
- This deal marks the first successful peace agreement in the region since 1994.
Unintended Consequences
- The peace deal's success stems from aligning interests due to Obama's policies empowering Iran.
- This inadvertently united nations against Iran, including Israel and several Arab states.