Ben Shapiro: Conservative Commentator and Podcast Host
Ben Shapiro, born January 15, 1984, in Burbank, California, is a direct and outspoken conservative American commentator. He hosts The Ben Shapiro Show, one of the most widely listened-to political podcasts in the United States.
Early Life and Family Background
Shapiro grew up in Burbank, Los Angeles County, in a modest two-bedroom home shared with his three older sisters. His mother worked as a television company executive, and his father was a composer and pianist. Both parents identified as Reagan Republicans.
The Daily Wire and Media Influence
In 2015, Ben Shapiro co-founded The Daily Wire, a conservative media company. The platform offers podcasts, live-streamed shows, scripted movies, and documentaries, with a valuation exceeding $220 million as of 2024.
Political Views and Activism
- Shapiro opposes transgender rights, claiming that gender cannot be changed any more than age.
- He did not vote for Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election but supported Trump in 2020.
- By 2024, Shapiro actively campaigned for Trump, despite occasionally criticizing some policies such as tariffs.
"People cannot change their gender any more than they can change their age."
"I did not vote for Donald Trump in the 2016 election, but I supported Trump in 2020 and campaigned for him by 2024."
Summary
Ben Shapiro is a prominent conservative voice, blending media entrepreneurship with a strong ideological stance and evolving political support.
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