Podcast Summary: The Ben Shapiro Show - Ep. 2124 "Trump WRECKS Davos!"
Release Date: January 24, 2025
1. President Trump's Victory Tour Continues
Timestamp: 00:00
The episode begins with Ben Shapiro highlighting the ongoing momentum of President Donald Trump's Victory Tour. Shapiro emphasizes Trump's unwavering confidence and ability to achieve his goals without second-guessing himself.
- Ben Shapiro: "President Trump's Victory Tour continues." [00:00]
- Donald Trump: "I don't think about, gee, will I be back? I just do it. I get things done." [00:39]
Shapiro recounts Trump's recent appearance on Sean Hannity's show, where Trump discussed his determination and effectiveness in getting things accomplished.
2. Overcoming Legal Challenges
Timestamp: 00:53
Trump reflects on the adversities faced during his presidency, including legal battles and personal threats.
- Donald Trump: "I went through four years of hell by this scum that we had to deal with. I spent millions of dollars in legal fees, and I won." [01:16]
Shapiro underscores Trump's resilience, noting the numerous indictments and attempts on his life, positioning these struggles as justification for the Victory Tour.
3. Focused Administration: Future Over the Past
Timestamp: 01:40
Shapiro poses a critical question to Trump about whether his administration will prioritize future policies or dwell on past controversies. He praises Trump's swift and decisive actions in his early days in office.
- Ben Shapiro: "The big question for President Trump is, are you going to focus on the future or are you going to focus on the past?" [01:40]
Shapiro believes Trump's focus on actionable, common-sense issues is essential for maintaining momentum and avoiding distractions.
4. Immigration Reform and Border Security
Timestamp: 02:34
A significant portion of the discussion centers on Trump's stringent immigration policies. Trump criticizes Democratic approaches, advocating for stricter border controls and deportations of illegal immigrants.
- Donald Trump: "Why would anybody that likes our country... allow that to happen? You're either stupid or you hate the country." [02:34]
Shapiro supports Trump's stance, highlighting the bipartisan shift in Congress with the passage of the Lake and Riley Act, which focuses on deporting individuals with minor offenses.
- Ben Shapiro: "There are 46 Democrats who supported it in the House... because Democrats recognize it is politically toxic to oppose common sense alternatives with regard to illegal immigration." [19:08]
The episode also features statements from White House Press Secretary Carolyn Levitt and Immigration Advisor Stephen Miller, detailing mass deportations and increased enforcement efforts.
5. Economic Policies and Tax Reforms
Timestamp: 04:04
Trump addresses economic concerns, emphasizing his administration's commitment to lowering taxes and fostering a business-friendly environment.
- Donald Trump: "If they don't work with us on The Trump tax cuts... the taxes would go up more than any tax hike in the history of our country." [04:30]
Shapiro critiques opponents' lack of common sense regarding tax policies, advocating for Trump's approach to sustain economic growth and prevent excessive taxation.
6. International Relations and Davos Address
Timestamp: 05:47
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump delivers a forceful speech targeting the failures of the previous administration and outlining his "America First" agenda.
- Donald Trump: "My administration is acting with unprecedented speed to fix the disasters we've inherited... confronting the economic chaos caused by the failed policies of the last administration." [06:14]
- Ben Shapiro: "President Trump demolished Joe Biden in front of the international community." [06:17]
Key points from Trump's Davos speech include:
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Economic Strategy: Encouraging global businesses to invest in the U.S. with attractive tax incentives.
- Donald Trump: "Come make your product in America and we will give you among the lowest taxes of any nation on earth." [08:08]
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Foreign Policy Moves: Strengthening NATO commitments and seeking increased defense spending from member nations.
- Donald Trump: "I'm going to ask all NATO nations to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP." [14:09]
Shapiro elaborates on the positive impact of these initiatives, particularly Trump's outreach to Saudi Arabia and efforts to lower global oil prices to undermine Russian economic strength.
7. Judicial Actions and Executive Orders
Timestamp: 16:38
Trump signs an executive order to declassify files related to the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and MLK, fulfilling campaign promises and aiming to bring transparency.
- Donald Trump: "Decades, and everything will be revealed." [16:42]
Shapiro discusses the likely limited revelations from the declassification, referencing previous releases that have already made most documents public.
Additionally, the episode covers Trump's efforts to dismantle birthright citizenship through executive orders, which faced immediate judicial challenges.
- Ben Shapiro: "A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump's executive order aiming at ending birthright citizenship." [25:36]
Despite setbacks, Shapiro views these judicial hurdles as potential political victories for Trump, emphasizing the administration's commitment to immigration reform.
8. Support for the Pro-Life Movement
Timestamp: 28:13
Trump takes decisive action in support of pro-life activists by pardoning 23 individuals who were unjustly prosecuted under the previous administration.
- Mary Margaret Olahan: "Donald Trump was imminently about to pardon the pro life activists unjustly prosecuted by the Biden DOJ." [28:20]
- Donald Trump: "Signed an executive order pardoning 23 pro life activists." [28:13]
Shapiro highlights this move as a fulfillment of campaign promises and a reinforcement of the administration's pro-family and pro-life stance, further solidified by Vice President J.D. Vance's participation in the March for Life.
9. Cultural Critique: The Oscars and Hollywood
Timestamp: 33:10
Shapiro shifts focus to a scathing critique of the recent Oscar nominations, labeling them as excessively "woke" and dismissing several nominated films as poor quality.
- Ben Shapiro: "Emilia Perez is one of the five worst movies I have ever seen." [06:47]
- Ben Shapiro: "Carla Sophia Gascon is a dude and is nominated for Best Actress." [11:20]
He condemns the Academy's choices as ideologically driven rather than based on merit, expressing frustration with the industry's push towards progressive narratives at the expense of quality filmmaking.
10. Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Timestamp: 29:43
Shapiro wraps up the episode by reiterating Trump's achievements and ongoing efforts both domestically and internationally. He underscores the administration's dedication to implementing common-sense policies and countering opposition from the left.
- Ben Shapiro: "This administration is taking illegal immigration incredibly seriously." [24:55]
He also hints at upcoming discussions on media responses to Trump's resurgence, maintaining a focus on the continued fight to reshape cultural narratives.
Notable Quotes
- Donald Trump: "I just do it. I get things done." [00:44]
- Ben Shapiro: "When you win, it is very easy to get distracted by the high of being on top." [01:40]
- Donald Trump: "You're either stupid or you hate the country." [02:34]
- Ben Shapiro: "The left has lost it. They continue to oppose this agenda." [05:05]
- Carolyn Levitt: "The president took historic action on his first day." [18:25]
- Mary Margaret Olahan: "Donald Trump was imminently about to pardon the pro life activists unjustly prosecuted." [28:20]
This episode of The Ben Shapiro Show delves deeply into President Trump's strategic maneuvers both domestically and on the international stage, emphasizing his administration's commitment to immigration reform, economic revitalization, and pro-life initiatives. Shapiro provides a critical lens on opposing policies and cultural shifts, maintaining a staunchly conservative perspective throughout the discussion.