A Look Back At 2024 | Ben’s Best Moments
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What significant events did Ben Shapiro experience in January 2024?
In January 2024, Ben Shapiro visited Auschwitz with Elon Musk, debated internet streamer Destiny, and released a number one charting rap single, all within the same week.
Why did Ben Shapiro visit Auschwitz with Elon Musk?
Ben Shapiro visited Auschwitz with Elon Musk after a 2023 ex-forum where Musk discussed anti-Semitism. A representative from a Jewish organization in Europe suggested the visit, and Musk expressed interest, leading to the trip.
What topics did Ben Shapiro and Elon Musk discuss during their conversation?
Ben Shapiro and Elon Musk discussed AI, the future of space flight, free speech, and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), with Musk expressing views on the importance of innovation and the potential illegality of DEI.
What was the outcome of Ben Shapiro's rap single 'Facts'?
Ben Shapiro's rap single 'Facts' with Tom McDonald topped the hip-hop charts on Apple and charted on the Billboard 100, becoming number one in several sections, marking a significant and humorous milestone in Shapiro's career.
What did Ben Shapiro observe during his visit to the southern border?
During his visit to the southern border, Ben Shapiro observed Mexican drug cartel drones flying over the American border, highlighting the loss of sovereignty under Joe Biden's border policy.
What was Ben Shapiro's experience in Camden, New Jersey, regarding the fentanyl crisis?
In Camden, New Jersey, Ben Shapiro witnessed open-air drug markets and people injecting heroin on the streets, describing the area as a 'third world country' with a severe fentanyl crisis.
What was the significance of Ben Shapiro's testimony before Congress in July 2024?
Ben Shapiro's testimony before Congress in July 2024 exposed the censorious practices of advertisers and social media platforms, leading to the disbandment of GARM (Global Alliance for Responsible Media) and a significant shift in advertising policies.
What was the impact of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump in July 2024?
The assassination attempt on Donald Trump in July 2024, where he was shot in the ear, was a pivotal moment in the election cycle, with many believing it saved the country from potential chaos had Trump been killed.
What was the outcome of the debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden in July 2024?
The debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden in July 2024 was unprecedented, leading to Biden dropping out of the race and Kamala Harris being swapped in as the Democratic nominee.
What was the focus of Ben Shapiro's musical with his father in Israel?
Ben Shapiro and his father wrote a musical about the Warsaw Ghetto uprising, which had a tie-in to the events of October 7th, premiering it during Shapiro's visit to Israel.
- Visit to Auschwitz with Elon Musk
- Debate with internet streamer Destiny
- Release of number one charting rap single "Facts"
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