The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1550 - The Backlash Against Woke Prosecutors Is Only Beginning
Aug 5, 2022
Florida's Governor made headlines by firing a prosecutor for refusing to enforce laws on child mutilation. The government’s handling of the monkeypox outbreak is under scrutiny for its inconsistent messaging. As U.S.-China tensions rise over Taiwan, the podcast also touches on the complexities surrounding Brittany Griner's detention in Russia. It discusses the broader implications of rising unemployment and the cultural clash between California governance and Hollywood. The economics of pandemic spending play a significant role in current market trends.
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Executive Power Concerns
- The left is concerned about the right's potential use of executive power to remove officials.
- Republicans are considering firing executive branch members who don't align with their policies.
DeSantis Suspends Prosecutor
- Ron DeSantis suspended a state prosecutor, Andrew Warren, for refusing to enforce abortion and gender transition laws.
- DeSantis cited neglect of duty and violation of oath of office as reasons for the suspension.
Prosecutorial Discretion vs. Refusal to Prosecute
- State attorneys have discretion, but can't ignore entire sections of law.
- Soros-backed prosecutors refusing to prosecute certain crimes is a widespread problem.