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 political commentator, media host, and attorney. He co-founded and is editor emeritus of The Daily Wire, hosting the popular "The Ben Shapiro Show." He previously served as editor-at-large at Breitbart News. Shapiro is a syndicated columnist and prolific author of sixteen non-fiction books, solidifying his presence in conservative media and political discourse.

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2003: Support for the invasion of Iraq

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

January 10, 2013: Shapiro Appears on Piers Morgan Tonight After Sandy Hook Shooting

On January 10, 2013, following the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, Shapiro appeared on CNN's Piers Morgan Tonight. He called Piers Morgan a 'bully' for demonizing those with differing political views.

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August 2016: Shapiro on Trump and the Supreme Court

In August 2016, Shapiro wrote an article for the Daily Wire arguing that Trump, if elected, would not appoint conservative justices to the Supreme Court. He described Steve Bannon as a 'bully'.

2018: Shapiro Argues Facebook Targeting Conservative Sites

In 2018, Shapiro argued that Facebook was targeting conservative sites after an algorithm change limited traffic. He said that they are not transparent enough.

October 19, 2020: Shapiro Announces He Will Vote for Trump

On October 19, 2020, Shapiro announced that he would be voting for Trump in the 2020 presidential election, citing his changed views on Trump's policies and the Democratic Party.

November 3, 2020: Shapiro Rebukes Trump's Premature Victory Claim

On November 3, 2020, Shapiro rebuked Trump after Trump prematurely claimed victory in the election.

2020: Support for Randy Feenstra

In 2020, Ben Shapiro supported Randy Feenstra, who was challenging Steve King in the primary election.

2020: Study Uses The Ben Shapiro Show as an Example of Right-Wing Issue Framing

In 2020, a study titled 'News, Nationalism, and Hegemony: The Formation of Consistent Issue Framing Throughout the U.S. Political Right' used The Ben Shapiro Show as an example of mainstream conservative perspective, that favors President Donald Trump. The study argued that Shapiro's rhetoric was similar to that used in a Stormfront podcast, but with a different tone.

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2021: Daily Wire Dominates Facebook News Feeds

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

October 2024: Shapiro Supports Trump after DeSantis Drops Out

In October 2024, Shapiro supported Trump after Ron DeSantis dropped out of the Republican primary. Shapiro also helped host a fundraiser for Trump and interviewed him on his show.