The Ben Shapiro Show

Ep. 2233 - RADICAL LEFT VIOLENCE: Man OPENS FIRE On Border Patrol

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Jul 8, 2025
A recent shooting at a Border Patrol facility raises questions about escalating violence against immigration officials. The discussion links this violence to left-wing rhetoric and its potential consequences. Additionally, there's a critique of media coverage surrounding political decisions on immigration, highlighting racial biases. The podcast also delves into global trade dynamics, conspiracy theories related to Jeffrey Epstein, and challenges faced in adversarial interviews with political figures, emphasizing the need for critical public discourse.
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INSIGHT

The Dangerous Impact of Radical Left Rhetoric on Border Patrol Violence

Violence against ICE and Border Patrol agents has surged dramatically, with attacks increasing nearly 700% since President Trump began enforcing border laws.

Left-wing rhetoric demonizing these agents as "Nazis" or "Gestapo" creates a permissive environment for such violence, as these inflammatory terms normalize aggression toward law enforcement tasked with enforcing immigration laws.

Ben Shapiro highlights examples of prominent Democrats using extreme language to describe ICE, which, while not directly responsible for shootings, elevates tensions and encourages individuals with mental health issues to act violently.

The fallout from a shooting at a Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, underscores the dangerous real-world consequences of heated political rhetoric.

Shapiro stresses that while criticizing policy is valid, demonizing law enforcement and excusing violence only fuels further attacks and societal division.

INSIGHT

Spike in Attacks on ICE Agents

  • Attacks on ICE agents have surged by nearly 700% in recent months.
  • Left-wing anti-ICE rhetoric contributes to increased violence against border patrol officers.
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Danger of Heated Rhetoric

  • Incendiary rhetoric against law enforcement, like calling ICE "Gestapo-like," sets a dangerous precedent.
  • Increased heated language can lead unhinged individuals to commit acts of violence.
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