I Am America’s #1 Rapper

This episode of The Ben Shapiro Show addresses two major national crises dominating American headlines. The program opens with analysis of a deadly drone attack in Jordan that killed three U.S. service members, attributed to Iranian proxy terror groups. Shapiro examines statements from President Biden, former President Trump, and key congressional figures including Senators Tom Cotton and Ted Cruz regarding how America should respond to this provocation. The episode explores the strategic implications of potential military responses while considering General CQ Brown's warning about the risks of escalation into a full-scale conflict with Iran. Discussion turns to the broader pattern of Iranian-backed aggression, including vows from Iraq-based militias to conduct further attacks and separate incidents of violence perpetrated by Iranian gunmen against Pakistani nationals. Shapiro analyzes White House denials regarding delays in weapons shipments to Israel and critiques MSNBC's comparison of supporting Israel to supporting Russia. The program includes examination of controversial UNRWA communications that revealed sympathy for Hamas's October 7 massacre, raising questions about the organization's impartiality. The second half of the episode shifts focus to the ongoing border crisis at America's southern frontier. Shapiro presents data on the surge of migrants crossing illegally, highlighting Texas's independent efforts to secure its border and the broader tensions between state and federal authority. The program features analysis of Biden's calls for a border deal, Republican Senator Lankford's accusations that GOP members sabotaged negotiations, and contrasting statements from various political leaders about responsibility for the crisis. Governor Newsom attempts to blame Republicans for border conditions while Senator Murphy disputes whether Biden possesses the authority to close the border, claiming the president could act unilaterally if truly committed. Trump's statement accepting responsibility for previous border conditions and his claims about wanting to preserve border chaos are examined. The episode concludes with coverage of an 88 million dollar judgment against Trump and brief commentary on AOC's statements regarding Trump policies. Throughout the episode, Shapiro provides his analysis of how these dual crises reflect broader failures of Biden administration policy and explores their political implications for the upcoming election cycle.