The Ben Shapiro Show – Ep. 1819 – Idiot Congressman Pulls Fire Alarm

Intro

In this episode of “The Ben Shapiro Show,” Ben discusses the last-minute averted government shutdown, the controversy surrounding funding for Ukraine, and the actions of Congressman Jamal Bowman. He also covers topics such as data brokers, the ongoing feud between Matt Gaetz and Kevin McCarthy, and the potential impact of RFK Jr.’s third-party campaign. Additionally, Ben explores the recent developments in California politics, the crisis of illegal immigration in New York, and more.

Main Takeaways

Government Shutdown Averted

• A clean continuing resolution was passed, avoiding a government shutdown.
• Democrats avoided a public debate over Ukraine funding.
• Republican infighting led to the scuttling of a better deal.

Controversy over Ukraine Funding

• Republicans wanted more funding for Ukraine but didn’t provide specifics.
• A measure was passed without funding for Ukraine, leading to criticism from Biden.
• The battle over Ukraine aid between McCarthy and Republicans will be significant.

Congressman Jamal Bowman’s Actions

• Bowman pulled a fire alarm to delay a vote, leading to an investigation.
• He claimed it was an accident, but signs indicated it was intentional.
• Calls for punishment and prosecution for Bowman’s actions were made.

Matt Gaetz vs. Kevin McCarthy

• Gaetz seeks to oust McCarthy as Speaker of the House.
• He accuses McCarthy of secret deals and breaching agreements.
• Gaetz’s grudge match against McCarthy causes tension in Congress.

Other Topics Covered

• Data brokers and the need for privacy protection.
• The success of Helix Elite mattresses and ZipRecruiter’s hiring platform.
• RFK Jr.’s potential impact on the presidential race.
• California politics and the replacement of Feinstein’s Senate seat.
• The crisis of illegal immigration in New York and its consequences.

Summary

Government Shutdown Averted and Ukraine Funding Controversy

A clean continuing resolution was passed to avoid a government shutdown, but it lacked funding for Ukraine. Democrats wanted to avoid a public debate on Ukraine funding, and Republican infighting scuttled a better deal. The battle over Ukraine aid between McCarthy and Republicans will be significant.

Congressman Jamal Bowman’s Actions and Matt Gaetz vs. Kevin McCarthy

Congressman Jamal Bowman pulled a fire alarm to delay a vote, leading to an investigation and calls for punishment. Meanwhile, Matt Gaetz seeks to oust Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House, accusing him of secret deals and breaching agreements. Their feud causes tension in Congress.

Other Topics

Ben also discussed the issue of data brokers and the need for privacy protection. He highlighted the success of Helix Elite mattresses and ZipRecruiter’s hiring platform. Additionally, he explored the potential impact of RFK Jr.’s third-party campaign and the recent developments in California politics. Finally, Ben covered the crisis of illegal immigration in New York and its consequences.

Conclusion

This episode of “The Ben Shapiro Show” covered a range of topics, including the averted government shutdown, the controversy over Ukraine funding, the actions of Congressman Jamal Bowman, the feud between Matt Gaetz and Kevin McCarthy, and various other issues. Ben provided insights and analysis on these subjects, offering listeners a comprehensive understanding of the latest developments in politics and current affairs.