Career Timeline of Ben Shapiro: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Ben Shapiro built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Ben Shapiro is a prominent American conservative commentator, media host, and author. He co-founded The Daily Wire and hosts "The Ben Shapiro Show," a popular podcast and radio program. Known for his conservative viewpoints and rapid-fire debating style, Shapiro frequently discusses political and cultural issues. He previously worked at Breitbart News and has written numerous books, solidifying his presence as a leading figure in conservative media.

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2003: Support for the Invasion of Iraq

In 2003, Shapiro supported the invasion of Iraq, arguing that the U.S. should focus on regimes that endanger American security.

January 10, 2013: Appearance on Piers Morgan Tonight

On January 10, 2013, Shapiro appeared on CNN's Piers Morgan Tonight following the Sandy Hook shooting, criticizing Morgan's approach to gun control as 'demonizing people who differ from you politically'.

2016: Comments on the political left and Donald Trump's election

In 2016, Shapiro described the political left as believing in a 'hierarchy of victimhood' and argued that their dominance in American culture contributed to the election of Donald Trump. He also stated that 'political correctness breeds insanity' and criticized safe spaces on college campuses.

January 2019: Condemnation of Steve King's Comments

In January 2019, Shapiro condemned Representative Steve King's defense of "white supremacy" and "white nationalism", calling for King to be censured.

2019: Speech at March for Life

In 2019, Shapiro spoke at the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., where he stated that abortion is a 'violent act'.

September 2020: Relocation from California

In September 2020, Shapiro announced that he and his family were leaving California, relocating The Daily Wire headquarters to Nashville, Tennessee, while he and his family resettled in South Florida.

2020: Support for Randy Feenstra

In 2020, Shapiro supported Randy Feenstra, the primary challenger to Steve King.

2021: Daily Wire's Dominance on Facebook

In 2021, an NPR article revealed that the Daily Wire, under Shapiro's leadership, dominated Facebook news feeds, receiving more engagement than any other news outlet.

October 2024: Support and Fundraiser for Trump

In October 2024, after initially supporting Ron DeSantis, Shapiro supported Donald Trump in the Republican primaries, hosted a fundraiser for him, and interviewed him on his show.

October 2024: Remarks on Israeli Defense Forces and Gaza War

In October 2024, during an appearance at the University of California, Los Angeles, Ben Shapiro stated he "celebrate[d] and laud[ed]" the actions of the Israeli Defense Forces amidst the Gaza war. He falsely claimed the Israeli government made extraordinary efforts to avoid civilian casualties and blamed Palestinian casualties on Hamas. He was speaking at an event co-sponsored by The Daily Wire and the Young American's Foundation.