The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1173 - Impeachment 2: Impeach Harder
Jan 14, 2021
The podcast dives into the historic second impeachment of Trump, with both Democrats and some Republicans supporting it. It critiques the media's portrayal of Trump supporters amid the Capitol riots, highlighting a narrative of political division. The discussions tackle the political motivations behind impeachment and challenge accusations linking Trump to white supremacy. The host also examines free speech issues and the push for deplatforming certain political voices, all while addressing heightened security and political outrage surrounding current events.
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Impeachment as an Indictment of Trump Supporters
- The left's impeachment argument goes beyond Trump, indicting his supporters.
- They suggest supporting Trump means supporting the Capitol riots.
Seeking Neutral Standards, Not Whataboutism
- The right seeks a neutral standard for judging political actions, not "whataboutism."
- They question the incitement charge and inconsistent application of standards regarding election outcomes.
Don Lemon's Sweeping Generalization
- Don Lemon asserted that supporting Trump equates to supporting the KKK and rioters.
- Ben Shapiro notes Republicans see this as marginalization from public discourse.