The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2018 - Brave Kamala RUNS AWAY
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Aug 2, 2024 Kamala Harris is dodging reporters while the media elevates her status. The Biden administration faces backlash over flawed foreign policies, particularly regarding hostage negotiations with hostile nations. Recent economic challenges, like rising unemployment, raise concerns about the future. Additionally, the complexities of U.S. relations with Venezuela are scrutinized, alongside discussions on race and systemic issues in America. Tune in for a mix of political critique and current events commentary!
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Prisoner Swap with Russia
- The U.S. traded murderers and spies to get hostages back, including journalist Evan Gershkovich and former Marine Paul Whelan.
- Other hostages included a Russian-American journalist and various citizens wrongly accused of espionage.
A Loss Disguised as a Win
- Ben Shapiro criticizes the Biden administration's treatment of the prisoner exchange as a triumph.
- He argues that it incentivizes hostage-taking and reflects a broader pattern of prioritizing loss minimization over victory.
The Gilad Shalit Precedent
- Shapiro cites Israel's Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange as an example of how such deals incentivize further hostage-taking.
- Trading 1,000 terrorists, including a future Hamas leader, for Shalit led to more hostages and war.