The Ben Shapiro Show – Ep. 1792 – Republican Debate Week Begins!

Intro

In this episode of “The Ben Shapiro Show,” Ben discusses the upcoming Republican debate and the latest developments surrounding Hunter Biden’s legal troubles. He also analyzes the current state of the 2024 presidential race and the challenges faced by potential candidates. Additionally, Ben covers various news topics, including wildfires in Maui, China’s struggling economy, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The episode also features advertisements for Rough Greens dog food supplement, Jeremy’s Hand Soap, and the book “Cobble: The Untold Story of Biden’s Fiasco and the American Warriors Who Fought to the End.”

Main Takeaways

Republican Debate and Trump’s Decision

• Donald Trump will not attend the GOP debate as other candidates prepared to get personal
• Trump’s decision not to debate makes sense logically, but there are serious questions about whether he should be the nominee or not
• Trump’s decision not to participate in the debate and do a pre-taped interview with Tucker Carlson allows him to slap directly against Fox News and get big numbers on Twitter while degrading the debate
• RNC director Ron or Omni-Metaniel is allowing all of Trump’s surrogates into the spin room to spin for him, even though he’s not participating in the debate

Hunter Biden’s Legal Troubles

• Hunter Biden’s lawyers target Joe Biden
• Hunter Biden’s lawyer is threatening to put Joe Biden on the stand in a criminal trial
• Joe Biden’s DOJ was overseeing the plea deal negotiations for Hunter Biden’s legal issues
• Hunter Biden’s lawyers pressured the Biden DOJ into giving him a sweetheart deal with the threat that Joe Biden might have to testify for the defense

2024 Presidential Race

• Trump is leading the Republican field by leaps and bounds at 62% of the vote
• Whoever is the nominee of the major American party has a shot at becoming president of the United States
• DeSantis campaign has been running rough, with bad news cycle after bad news cycle
• DeSantis is seen as Trump without the charm, but the Republican base sees Trump as a heroic ox who can hold all the baggage

Other News Topics

• Over a thousand people are still missing two weeks after the wildfires in Maui
• China’s economy is struggling due to broken investment model and excessive debt
• Russia’s war on Ukraine is in danger of becoming a prolonged conflict
• The book “Cobble: The Untold Story of Biden’s Fiasco and the American Warriors Who Fought to the End” sheds light on the events in Afghanistan

Summary

The Republican Debate and Trump’s Decision

Donald Trump’s decision not to participate in the GOP debate allows him to avoid potential personal attacks from other candidates. Instead, he chooses to do a pre-taped interview with Tucker Carlson, which generates significant attention on Twitter and undermines the importance of the debate. The Republican National Committee (RNC) director, Ron or Omni-Metaniel, allows Trump’s surrogates into the spin room to defend him, even though he is not participating. This highlights the influence and support Trump still holds within the party.

Hunter Biden’s Legal Troubles

Hunter Biden’s lawyers are targeting Joe Biden, with the possibility of putting him on the stand in a criminal trial. The plea deal negotiations for Hunter Biden’s legal issues were overseen by Joe Biden’s Department of Justice (DOJ). Hunter Biden’s lawyers pressured the DOJ into granting him a favorable deal by threatening to involve Joe Biden in the defense. This raises questions about potential political influence and favoritism within the DOJ.

2024 Presidential Race

Donald Trump maintains a significant lead in the Republican field, but questions arise about his viability as the nominee and his chances in the general election. Ron DeSantis, seen as a Trump-like candidate, faces challenges in his campaign, including bad news cycles. Other potential candidates, such as Nikki Haley and Mike Pence, struggle to gain traction. The 2024 race remains unpredictable, with various factors influencing the dynamics and outcome.

Other News Topics

Wildfires in Maui continue to affect the region, with over a thousand people still missing. China’s economy experiences struggles due to a broken investment model and excessive debt. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine remains unresolved, with the potential for prolonged tensions. The book “Cobble: The Untold Story of Biden’s Fiasco and the American Warriors Who Fought to the End” provides insights into the events in Afghanistan.

Conclusion

In this episode, Ben Shapiro delves into the upcoming Republican debate, Trump’s decision not to participate, Hunter Biden’s legal troubles, the 2024 presidential race, and various news topics. He provides analysis and commentary on the latest developments, offering valuable insights and perspectives. Listeners gain a deeper understanding of the political landscape and the challenges faced by candidates and the country as a whole.