The Ben Shapiro Show – Ep. 1779 – The January 6 Indictment Is HERE – And It’s Bulls***

Intro

In this episode of “The Ben Shapiro Show,” Ben discusses the federal indictment filed against Donald Trump in relation to the 2020 election and the events of January 6th. He analyzes the accusations made in the indictment, the political motivations behind it, and the potential legal implications for Trump. Ben also highlights the double standard of justice and the impact of these charges on Trump’s political future.

Main Takeaways

Indictment and Accusations

• Jack Smith has filed a federal indictment against Donald Trump related to the 2020 election and January 6th.
• The indictment accuses Trump of trying to divert the will of American voters by attempting to cling to power after losing the election.
• Smith’s indictment is political and stretches the definition of crimes to fit not good things.
• The indictment accuses Trump of participating in three criminal conspiracies, but the charge of defrauding the United States is a stretch.
• The defendant and co-conspirators made knowingly false claims of election fraud.

Political Motivations and Legal Implications

• There is a political effort to stretch the law to get Donald Trump.
• The indictment against Trump is highly political and could be a serious legal problem.
• The judge in this case is a left-leaning Obama appointee, which could influence the outcome.
• Trump faces serious charges with a maximum of 20 years in prison for attempting to obstruct an official proceeding.
• The credibility of America’s institutions is at risk due to the indictment against Trump.

Double Standard of Justice

• The DOJ’s bias is shown by the fact that they did not set up a special counsel for Hunter Biden’s prosecution and are avoiding further investigation into his finances.
• The media has studiously avoided any implication that Hunter Biden and Joe Biden had some sort of corrupt barking going on.
• Republicans feel there is a double standard of justice between Trump and Biden.

Impact on Trump’s Political Future

• If the indictment goes forward, the Supreme Court is likely to overturn the charges.
• Trump’s legal problems will make it difficult for him to win the election.
• To defeat Joe Biden’s political machine and the DOJ, a Republican candidate who is not hampered by legal issues is needed.
• If Trump is the nominee, the entire election will be about his legal troubles, with a series of trials starting in January 2022.

Summary

Indictment and Political Motivations

The federal indictment filed against Donald Trump by Jack Smith accuses him of attempting to divert the will of American voters by clinging to power after losing the 2020 election. However, Ben argues that the indictment is highly political and stretches the definition of crimes to fit the narrative. He highlights the double standard of justice and the potential influence of a left-leaning judge in this case.

Legal Implications and Impact on Trump’s Future

Trump faces serious charges, including attempting to obstruct an official proceeding, which could result in a maximum of 20 years in prison. Ben emphasizes the potential impact on Trump’s political future, as his legal troubles may make it difficult for him to win the election. He suggests that a Republican candidate without legal issues is needed to defeat Joe Biden’s political machine and the DOJ.

Double Standard of Justice

Ben points out the double standard of justice, highlighting the bias of the DOJ in not setting up a special counsel for Hunter Biden’s prosecution and avoiding further investigation into his finances. He criticizes the media for avoiding any implication of corrupt behavior by Hunter and Joe Biden. Republicans feel that there is a clear disparity in how Trump and Biden are treated by the justice system.

Conclusion

The federal indictment against Donald Trump is highly political and raises concerns about the credibility of America’s institutions. While Trump’s legal problems may pose obstacles to his candidacy, the potential overturning of the charges by the Supreme Court could have significant political fallout. The double standard of justice and the weaponization of law enforcement for political reasons are issues that need to be addressed for the sake of fairness and the integrity of the legal system.