The Ben Shapiro Show – Ep. 1823 – Biden Caves, Builds Trump Wall

Intro

In this episode of “The Ben Shapiro Show,” Ben discusses the Biden administration’s decision to build 20 miles of wall along the southern border in Texas, despite their previous claims that walls are ineffective and useless. This move has created a major conundrum for the administration, as they have criticized the idea of a Trump wall as racist and ineffective. Ben also explores other topics such as the ongoing speakership debate among Republicans, the need for changes in the motion to vacate rule, and the challenges facing the Republican Party. Join Ben as he dives into these issues and provides insightful analysis.

Main Takeaways

Biden Administration’s Border Wall

• The Biden administration is building 20 miles of wall along the southern border in Texas, despite previous claims that walls are ineffective and useless.
• The project will be funded by congressional appropriations from fiscal year 2019 and will waive 26 different federal laws, including the Clean Air Act and Endangered Species Act.
• The administration has acknowledged that the wall is necessary to secure the border in areas experiencing high illegal entry.
• This creates a major conundrum for the administration, as they previously criticized the idea of a Trump wall as racist and ineffective.
• Experts have said that the border wall is not an effective policy, but the administration has indicated that certain sections of the wall should be finished.

Concerns over Border Security

• Millions of people have crossed the southern border under Joe Biden and are going up to northern cities, causing concern among governors and mayors in those areas.
• Governors and mayors are calling for Joe Biden to fix the situation and provide more aid.
• The Biden administration briefly acknowledged the need for physical barriers and roads at the border to prevent unlawful entries.
• Joe Biden suggested that the border wall won’t work, but it is still being built because of political pressure.
• Pursuing left-wing policy to its logical conclusion, such as an open border, is a failure and leads to backtracking.

Speakership Debate among Republicans

• Republicans are holding a televised speakership debate, which raises questions about the effectiveness of transparency in political battles.
• The process of electing a speaker of the House is complicated and involves a lot of behind-the-scenes wheeling and dealing.
• Televising the speakership debate may prolong the chaos and create segments of support for different candidates.
• Jim Jordan, endorsed by Donald Trump, is considered an excellent candidate for House Speaker.
• Steve Scalise has raised $170 million for his Speaker candidacy, but there is talk of other candidates, including Patrick McHenry.

Challenges Facing the Republican Party

• The Republican Party needs to reestablish itself after spending the last 15 years ripping power away from the people at the top, resulting in a more right-wing party.
• Destroying leadership of institutions creates chaos and a lack of power for the Republican party.
• Tools need to be put in the hands of House leadership to allow punishment for members who do not follow party lines.
• Nancy Mace’s vote to oust McCarthy has caused anger among her colleagues and she is now being targeted for expulsion from centric leading groups.
• Republicans need to figure out a new speaker and their approach on the government quickly, as a government shutdown is still a possibility about 40 days from now.

Summary

Biden Administration’s Border Wall

The Biden administration’s decision to build 20 miles of wall along the southern border in Texas contradicts their previous claims that walls are ineffective and useless. By acknowledging the need for the wall in areas experiencing high illegal entry, the administration finds itself in a conundrum as they previously criticized the idea of a Trump wall as racist and ineffective. Despite experts’ opinions that the border wall is not an effective policy, the administration is still proceeding with certain sections of the wall to appease political pressure.

Concerns over Border Security

The influx of millions of people crossing the southern border under Joe Biden’s administration has raised concerns among governors and mayors in northern cities. They are calling for more aid and for Joe Biden to address the situation. While Biden suggested that the border wall won’t work, his administration briefly acknowledged the need for physical barriers and roads at the border to prevent unlawful entries. The pursuit of left-wing policies such as an open border has proven to be a failure, leading to backtracking on the issue.

Speakership Debate among Republicans

Republicans are engaging in a televised speakership debate, which brings into question the effectiveness of transparency in political battles. The process of electing a speaker of the House is complex and involves behind-the-scenes negotiations. Televising the debate may prolong the chaos and create support segments for different candidates. Jim Jordan, endorsed by Donald Trump, is considered an excellent candidate for House Speaker, while Steve Scalise has raised significant funds for his candidacy. Other candidates, including Patrick McHenry, are also being considered.

Challenges Facing the Republican Party

The Republican Party needs to reestablish itself after years of consolidating power at the top, resulting in a more right-wing party. Destroying leadership in institutions has led to chaos and a lack of power for the party. Putting tools in the hands of House leadership to enforce party discipline is crucial. Nancy Mace’s vote to oust McCarthy has caused division within the party, leading to her being targeted for expulsion. Republicans must quickly address the speakership issue and their approach to the government to avoid a potential shutdown.

Conclusion

The Biden administration’s decision to build a border wall despite previous criticism highlights the challenges they face in addressing border security. The ongoing speakership debate among Republicans and the need for the party to reestablish itself present significant hurdles. It remains to be seen how these issues will be resolved and what impact they will have on the political landscape moving forward.