BREAKING: Biden Officially PASSES THE TORCH!
Added: Jul 26, 2024
The podcast begins by discussing President Biden's recent speech announcing his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race. Ben Shapiro criticizes Biden's performance, describing it as a "proof of life" speech that failed to adequately explain why he was leaving the race. He notes that Biden appeared to struggle with speaking and seemed to be falling asleep at times during the 11-minute address.
Shapiro argues that Biden's declining mental health is the obvious reason for his withdrawal, but the president and his team refuse to admit this. He suggests that Biden, his administration, and the media have been lying about the president's cognitive abilities for years. The speech left many questions unanswered, including why Biden waited so long to drop out and why he isn't resigning the presidency immediately if he's unfit to run for re-election.
According to Shapiro, Biden's explanation that he was stepping aside to unite the Democratic party and save democracy rang hollow. He criticizes Biden's attempts to frame the 2024 election as a choice between "democracy and dictatorship," arguing this kind of rhetoric is dangerous and could lead to more attempts on Donald Trump's life.
Media Reaction and Harris's Ascension
The podcast then shifts to discussing the media's reaction to Biden's withdrawal and Kamala Harris's quick ascension as the presumptive Democratic nominee. Shapiro accuses the media of pivoting from critical coverage of Biden and Harris to fawning praise almost overnight. He plays clips of Democrats and media figures enthusiastically promoting Harris as a strong candidate, which he mockingly describes as "massage parlor media."
Shapiro is particularly critical of attempts to rewrite Harris's record, such as claims that she was never really the "border czar" despite being put in charge of addressing the migration crisis. He argues the Democrats and media are trying to memory-hole Harris's failures and unpopularity as vice president.
Harris's Qualifications and Policies
The podcast goes on to examine Harris's qualifications and policy positions. Shapiro dismisses arguments from Democrats like Elizabeth Warren that Harris is highly qualified, sarcastically noting that her biggest accomplishment seems to be visiting an abortion clinic. He warns that Harris is likely to pursue radical left-wing economic policies if elected, including tax increases and inflationary spending programs.
Shapiro also criticizes Harris's decision to skip Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress, seeing it as indicative of the Democratic party's shift away from strong support for Israel. He argues this reflects the growing influence of pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel sentiment within the party's base.
Netanyahu's Speech and Democratic Boycott
A significant portion of the podcast is devoted to discussing Netanyahu's speech to Congress and the controversy surrounding it. Shapiro expresses shock that roughly half of congressional Democrats, including Harris, chose to boycott the speech. He sees this as evidence of a major shift in the Democratic party's stance toward Israel, which he traces back to the Obama administration.
Shapiro plays clips from Netanyahu's speech, arguing there was nothing controversial in the prime minister's remarks. He praises Netanyahu for striking a bipartisan tone, thanking both Biden and Trump for their support of Israel. He criticizes Democrats and media figures who tried to find fault with the speech, accusing them of dishonesty and bias.
Pro-Palestinian Protests
The podcast also covers pro-Palestinian protests that occurred in Washington D.C. during Netanyahu's visit. Shapiro describes protesters burning American flags, vandalizing monuments, and clashing with police. He expresses outrage at these actions and criticizes authorities for not doing more to stop them.
He argues these protesters represent the ascendant left wing of the Democratic party and suggests they will enthusiastically support Harris's candidacy. He sees this as further evidence of the party's shift away from strong support for Israel and toward a more pro-Palestinian stance.
Conclusion
In concluding, Shapiro reiterates his criticism of Biden's withdrawal speech and the media's reaction to it. He argues that Harris represents a continuation of failed Obama-era policies, particularly in foreign affairs. He suggests Democrats are trying to rewrite history to cover up their policy failures and portray Harris as a strong candidate despite her obvious weaknesses.
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