BREAKING NEWS: Swalwell Rapid-Fires Questions Ben Shapiro-& Some Of Shapiro's Answers Garner Laughs

[@M2fiftycal]

He has zero issue asking that question to a religious Jew, but wouldn't dare ask a Muslim the same question.

[@joe18750]

bingo!

[@georgejones5019]

Shapiro should of asked him if he would ask a Muslim the same question.

[@TuhljinTampergauge]

@@georgejones5019I'm sure he would have if he had time to really talk about it. This was a game of gotcha and it's hard to think of the perfect zinger every time to counter it. I'm glad he got the ones in that he did, and the guy at the end of the clip, too.

[@ych4217]

He won't dare to question a Muslim's belief. He knew what kinda of threat he would bring to him.

[@Gnahtte]

​@@georgejones5019 I'm glad he did mention that the other major religions also hold his viewpoint. Swallow seems to try to point him out as being radical for having a widely held belief.

[@nicholasm3260]

So let me get this straight. This was a hearing on government’s influence on big tech censorship and Ben was here to talk about the effects on his company. Swalwell decided to use his time to not talk about that issue and instead ask a bunch of random questions on Ben’s beliefs. Then he claims this whole hearing is theater. You can’t turn something into theater and then complain about it.

[@krismine99]

It's common for both parties to do this, but it's a stupid practice. Swalwell was just trying to get campaign material, especially by trying to get Ben to explicitly say that homosexual activity is a sin

[@beidorion]

well it was clear why, was her name not feng feng chose rep swalwell... he seems slow enough that she could have been drapped in a chinese flag without him catching a clue.

[@frankierzucekjr]

I'm not surprised, really. It's not like those dem politicians bring anything to the table. So they attempt to make others look bad. That's all they do.

[@churrle8528]

Bro that’s what every single democrat does. They bashed the fbi whistleblowers that got fired for revealing the racist hiring and promotion tactics of the fbi.

[@WhyHandleYouTube]

​@@krismine99You sound vaccinated.

[@chitownsuperfan]

That was a savage line at the end by McClintock.😂😂😂 "The senator has forgotten the first rule of holes; when you're in one, stop digging."

[@Brian-jb1db]

"May I remind the gentleman about the first rule of holes: When you are in one, stop digging." That's based and I'm stealing it.

[@lpickett7462]

Me too…classic!

[@yellowfellow7246]

Terrible advice for miners.

[@chewbacca6668]

@@yellowfellow7246 Well, miners are usually dealing more with shafts than holes… 😏

[@yellowfellow7246]

@@chewbacca6668 Everyone knows mining shafts are just a subgenre of holes.

[@MrLegovas]

That was a banger

[@dizfunctionaldes]

"You can't yell 'fire' in a crowded theater, but you can yell 'theater' in a crowded fire." Sir, what are you even talking about?

[@mikewurlitzer5217]

Don't know if Biden or Harris wrote that word salad.

[@ZlevelS]

This is a man unburdened, by what has been

[@kansascitybob2430]

You can actually yell fire in a crowded theater, if the theater is on fire🤷‍♂️

[@dizfunctionaldes]

@@ZlevelS 😅

[@bigbromikeify]

​@@ZlevelS😂😂😂😂 top comment

[@JustSomeDunce]

I don’t even understand what Swalwell was trying to accomplish here beyond making himself look absolutely foolish

[@bobmcgehee1749]

Trust me, he doesn’t either. One of the dumbest people in Congress.

[@jayceecee8651]

He's the Dane Cook of the House. Just as unfunny too.

[@brettloo7588]

+1

[@tpack670]

I concur

[@septembersurprise5178]

@@bobmcgehee1749 "All Congresses and Parliaments have a kindly feeling for idiots, and a compassion for them, on account of personal experience and heredity." - Mark Twain

[@dylanschrom1230]

"Yes. I agree with me." What a line 🤣🤣🤣

[@georgetteheroux1028]

Loved it. He's awesome, that is to say Ben is awesome.

[@rony8183]

They made a whole poster quote of Shapiro just for him to say, "I agree with me, yes that's true."

[@FIatts]

Imagine being the dude making the poster “Oh man this’ll get him, he’s fucked now”

[@BMFstudiosNYC]

and the poster is so stupid because it assumes that gay men sleep around and straight, religious people don't 🤣

[@TheBehm08]

“I’m a religious Jew. You found me out.” “I agree with me” 😂😂😂😂

[@caroc4327]

the last quote lol

[@DirtyDan77]

I am definitely using "I agree with me"

[@hiashleykelly]

😂😂😂😂😂 this was iconic

[@wernercd]

"The first rule of holes is stop digging when you're in one"

[@thomasgarza9304]

@@wernercd Shockingly profound, truthfully.

[@Aminuts2009]

Trying for a gotcha question and failed miserably.

[@timwhite5647]

Swallow well doesn't have the brain power to out smart roadkill.

[@jeffupton8898]

As usual.😊

[@jamesm.4426]

Yes. Censorship is preventing you from shouting in a theatre, and it is not allowed. You can only be prosecuted or sued after you are allowed to speak.

[@joelo7953]

Probably he need like 2 weeks preparation and The A team to tried to land a solid jab on Shapiro.

[@duanekelly-fe5bt]

He, or any other democrat would never ask a muslim these questions. At least Jews and Christian don't toss gay folks off buildings, or cut heads off for not wearing head covering. BTW, I fallow no religion, so thi is based on an objective observation.

[@predictorbibulous3327]

That line at the end directed at Swalwell was priceless. "First rule of holes: When you're in one, stop digging"

[@mrsmith6694]

100%

[@Gos2]

😂😂😂

[@tarabel8352]

Absolutely cracked me up.

[@bm421]

Why is Ben Shapiro being asked these questions in Congress??

[@paulwood5738]

Maybe Swallowswell wants to date him ????

[@rudy_6776]

Idk who is this guy and why hes there

[@sthevenrodriguez140]

X2

[@stevehoffmaster3361]

Nah he's not a Chinese spy ​@@paulwood5738

[@JoHn-if6wy]

You can pay to appear infront of congress in its spare time to gain fame

[@BUBBACHUKA]

Swalwell.....entering a battle of witts......Unarmed

[@simpleminded5215]

Opposing a machine gun.

[@chucklesthered2338]

He brought a wet sponge to a gun fight.

[@Sandlin22]

Lol

[@justintime41776]

And gaseous

[@TruthOverAgenda-u7o]

Todays internet winner 😂

[@reudevad]

The most savage part was the last line by the chairman: “when you’re in a hole, stop digging”

[@kesh4171]

That was good, and Fartwell knew it too.

[@har.19]

😂😂😂

[@phillyphan1225]

He blew oxygen right into that dumpster fire!!🔥

[@waynesmith9408]

What's Wrong with Asking Questions ? or Must it be about Shaping a Narrative like the MAGA B S ? & WHO CARES What Mr Slick's Opinion is ?

[@thespectator5259]

@@waynesmith9408 What did the questions have to do with this particular panel in question?

[@joenelson4722]

And the winner by KNOCK OOOUUUTT, Bennnnnn Shhhhapiro!

[@pbotet]

On the first seconds of the first round too. Swalwell is such a looser

[@ncampos210]

😂😂😂😂

[@madmartian2]

If you're doing a Buffer reference, I think it'd be Shaaa'pEEeer'roooo 🤷‍♂️

[@joenelson4722]

@@madmartian2 bless you

[@ceilingunlimited-cp5kq]

Shapiro mopped the floor with Swalwell. Not sure what Swalwell was trying to accomplish,but Shapiro finished it for him.

[@garygarlucialuciani9794]

I think swallell was letting people see what Ben Shapiro believes. I think he succeeded in that. One can then decide for themselves whether they agree or disagree with those beliefs.

[@bikesweattearsrebuildvoyag7106]

It seems Eric was attempting to highlight Ben's potential biases and suggest that Ben's organization, Morning Wire, may be a source of misinformation. The statement about yelling "fire" in a crowded theater was likely intended to serve as Eric's final, emphatic point.

[@alfiey5783]

Not sure what he is trying to accomplish but he accomplished it for him. Makes sense. 💀

[@135taz]

Unlike most people. Ben doesn’t hide. If you ever click on his videos you will clearly see what he believes. Eric did nothing but provide a venue where he looked like an idiot asking questions where he already knew the answers yet thought he had some gotcha moment. What is the relevance of Ben’s views on immigration? Is he running for office? Is Eric actually trying to learn something so he can change his position and make better policy. Those are a resounding no. But, it is entertaining to see the idiots that are constantly elected operate -I guess for some..

[@commonsenseisdeadin2024]

​@@alfiey5783it makes absolute sense! But what would you know about any thing of the sort!

[@SarahDigsHockey]

Swalwell never fails to demonstrate the stupidity of those who voted him into office.

[@fanboyhex1555]

I don't believe anyone voted for him, he was installed.

[@CaliforniaKevman]

Top comment.

[@blazerdowns]

100%

[@frankregg9048]

👍👍

[@AFineLineA]

Totally agreed!!!

[@knowaspear]

His gotcha moment was him "finding" a quote that Shapiro repeated in his testimony 30 seconds prior.

[@dougwadsworth3138]

😂😂😂

[@HassoBenSoba]

Yeah, how much tax-payer money was WASTED on creating that little show-and-tell poster, which totally back-fired on the idiot Swalwell?

[@Laneous14]

@@HassoBenSoba It cost 30,000 dollars. Paid to three consulting firms, one of which is run by Swalwell's nephew, and the other two are run by Fang Fang.

[@MULLATO27]

He tried the wrong Nerd!! "Yes, I agree with me"😂

[@hollylaws3110]

When one says 'nerd' in relation to Ben Shapiro that is not seen as a slam👍. In his case it is cool to be a 'nerd'!!

[@philosoFreedomGaming]

​@hollylaws3110 ❤such relentless processing in that brain

[@bn94swr]

Not sure what that guy was trying to get at, but he didn’t. You have to be sharp to spar with Ben. Also chairman comment, hilarious and spot on.

[@shortycb2349]

😂😂😂 ok

[@KyleLGlasgow]

"The gentleman's time has expired and I remind of the first rule of holes. 'When you're in one, stop digging.' " ~Chairman

[@BipolarDistortion]

Such a freaking zinger! Ha

[@PhilipZilfo]

epic zinger there 😂

[@solamano7239]

Ah, the pearls of wisdom!

[@SilentMeDude]

I feel as if he was calling out the chairman for not delivering on what they promise to go over. And instead wasting time on People like Ben Shapiro… maybe I’m too high and don’t fully understand..

[@user-vr5zk9ox8d]

@@SilentMeDudeBen had stated that he didn’t support Project 2025; that it’s a made up boogeyman basically. The chairman then went on to get Ben’s opinion point-by-point on Project 2025 😂 and it didn’t work out very well, hence don’t dig yourself deeper in a hole.

[@davidwate6057]

Ben Shapiro is a PUBLICLY religious Jew, and he’s not a politician. Why would anyone try to pigeonhole him into a stance he is very open about during their limited time?

[@slayermill8621]

My favorite part was Swalwell's poster with Ben's quote stating exactly what Ben said he believed in like it would be some sort of gotcha. It was a self-own and was glorious.

[@davidodonohoe1773]

@@satyricon65that’s so weirdly specific

[@marshallmuki2924]

To be honest it looked like Ben was sugar coating most of his statements and was not clear nor straight up about his own beliefs. Even though it may be irrelevant to the topic. I found it very strange that Ben was not able to provide a straight up answer about Homosexuality being a sin or the ban on abortion pills etc. Not judging his beliefs but I personally don't respect men that are shy of their beliefs because of public perception, very hypocritical.

[@IamtheWV17]

​@@davidodonohoe1773 yet accurate?

[@cpgrillo1253]

@@marshallmuki2924He was very clear about his stance on abortion pills and his religious and personal beliefs about sexuality.

[@jaypanda624]

Attacks his character, not his arguments, and then gets humiliated. Yep, that's Swalwell.

[@jeffreyklima7612]

Swallwell is pretty good at embarrassing himself....

[@markburton5292]

feng feng agrees.

[@timwhite5647]

Agree. And every time he tries to grow a beard, it just looks like dirt on his face. I'll be so glad when Trump is back in office, and we take both houses of congress.

[@namjamlewis1844]

You spelled his name wrong it's SWALLOWSWELL😁

[@chucklesthered2338]

I would go so far as to say he's extraordinarily superb at it.

[@falkorWillFU]

So is sharpiro for true anti establishment conservatives.

[@rlhicks1]

What was Swallwell even trying to do? His questions were useless.

[@dizfunctionaldes]

That's what I was going to say. What was the point of any of that? Also, "you can't yell 'fire' in a crowded theater, but you can yell 'theater' in a crowded fire." Sir, what are you even talking about?

[@Joey-l2t]

Fang fang

[@justinmiller5660]

@@dizfunctionaldes yelling fire in a crowded theater is not against the first amendment. that ruling was overturned shortly after it was made. the fact he doesn't know that is part of the problem.

[@norcalreppin1]

Trying to expose something but it didn’t work out very well.

[@PatootysManyMisadvetures]

Exposing Project 2025. Last time while in office Don enacted 2/3's of the policies that the Heritage Foundation recommended and they wrote it!!

[@sixtentore8655]

I don't even understand what this guy was trying to achieve. And then bringing up this old quote that says almost exactly what Shapiro had just said pretending it was a gotcha moment... Embarrassing

[@agentmith]

That was my favorite part. Before this they were obviously digging for something on him, thought they found it to the extent of having it printed out on poster board which is no small effort. It almost felt like he had to bring it up because of that. I really wonder what the back room conversations were about all this, it’s like they didn’t understand anything about Ben at all.

[@mmwosu]

Two possibilities 1) he didn’t expect Ben to actually be so open and say what he believes, since no one in his own professional circle behaves that way 2) it was an intern that prepared that slide and in a true Ron Burgundy moment, he started reading it without knowing what it said Either option is a bad look

[@huanglong08]

He's trying to make a fool of his attendees, just like in many other hearings, which apparently didn't end very well for him this time.

[@Jaibee27]

Democrats rely on ad hominem arguments which destroy the character of opponents as opposed to analysis effective policy. It usually wins the public vote but Ben too smart for him 😂

[@RichardAHolt]

Is it a sin to have an affair with a Chinese agent?

[@djmistiso]

Ben: “I agree with me…” was the most incredible comeback 🤣

[@Tim.Hammer]

@@Ray-mj5mj Regarding Christ - true - but that was not the topic of this conversation.

[@thegrimstreaker4669]

Ben should've ended with "so how's Feng Feng?"

[@13pbarr]

Not nearly as good as “the gentleman’s time is expired and the chair will remind him of the first rule of holes. When you’re in one, stop digging!”

[@armadilowuojamos2275]

​@@Ray-mj5mjgod that the church bulit to ther taste? Nothing to see here

[@armadilowuojamos2275]

​@@Tim.Hammeryou should think what are you more of, idol warshiper or polytheist.

[@meh3017]

The Freudian slip when he said he supported less efficiency lol

[@iheartguineapigs10]

I thought I was the only one who noticed that, LOL!

[@craiglist6580]

Do you think he actually supports less efficiency? People aren’t evil just because they disagree with you lmao. Nobody in the country wants the government to be less efficient

[@meh3017]

@@craiglist6580 The hyper regulationists may not consciously oppose efficiency, but their actions tell me that efficiency isn't a concern for them. They like their regulations and any loss of efficiency is virtually irrelevant to them.

[@craiglist6580]

@@meh3017 I wouldn't necessarily agree but I understand your thought process and it's a valid argument. I just don't like when people demonize the other side like you did in your original comment. Most people want the world to be a better place, they just disagree on how to do it.

[@meh3017]

@@craiglist6580 thanks. Yea my original comment was a facetious and primarily for humorous purposes. I don’t literally think they are twirling their mustaches in some dark shadow meeting trying to come up with the best ways to hamstring our governments ability to do anything well, even though imo that’s the end result 95% of the time anyways.

[@brandonseyfried1251]

Ben might be the only person in all of these hearings I've watched that didn't refuse to answer the questions he was asked.

[@MachineIf]

As long as the questions aren’t about Candace Owens, or anything he deems “antisemitism”

[@chokeama3389]

That’s how you know he’s honest in what he’s saying. I don’t agree with some major topics with him, but he seemed very confident and truthful in his stances.

[@thatonedude315]

Definitely better than some people who are asked multiple times a simple yes or no question and they instead dodge it every single time to ramble on about instead of answering freakin yes or no.

[@jonhenry8268]

​@chokeama3389 that's how egotistical people behave. They believe they're right, but so all fascists

[@SarajevoKyoto]

​@jonhenry8268 Ben may or may not be egotistical, I've seen video that could easily be spun either direction, but a fascist?

[@chadillax]

I don't align with plenty of Ben Shapiros views but I can appreciate him for his stance on how the government should not try to regulate certain aspects of peoples lives. Even though Ben doesn't support everyone's choices, he does support their freedom to make those choices. I respect him for that.

[@Dragonqueen25]

Dear Democrats, Jewish, Christian and Islam doctrine have declared homosexual activity sinful for literally thousands of years. Why you ask this question of every religious person every ten seconds is really bizarre. Well, actually..... You only ask Christians and Jews about this. You don't grill Muslims about this at all.

[@mAmiiZzz]

💯

[@bonniewiggins1168]

Then why does god allow it?

[@dennisclarke6456]

“The 1st rule of holes, when you’re in one, STOP digging”… lol

[@StepIntoTheLight]

I am absolutely going to start using that in everyday conversations now, haha!

[@AR-wt2np]

Ha, I thought this was your quote until I got to the very end of the video. Chairman took him behind the woodshed with that one liner!!

[@petermaunsell4575]

Or, dig up.

[@reedg2571]

Is that a gay joke?

[@Syncopia]

That was honestly the most professional, diplomatic way of telling someone to stop making a fool of themselves I've ever heard of. I'm sure it was completely lost on swallowell.

[@shmuelg3873]

“I agree with me. Good job” 😂😂😂

[@Eiji475]

And this is why people hate the government. Acting like children, clueless and completely unproductive. Get Ben in there he'd get shit done real quick.

[@ganschowi]

Tbh when has Ben ever achieved anything? Everything he started has failed, which is why he now has to resort to the content he's currently making.

[@LingLing-ou6nt]

Not a big fan of Shapiro, but he was phenomenal here.

[@RuthCuadrado]

I know! Same here! And he’s there to talk about big tech censorship. Democrats are ridiculous trying to bring their social agenda to distract us from the issues that really matter. I have to fully stand with Shapiro on this one

[@grxcedn]

typically disagree with him politically but he ate down here. our government is an embarrassment

[@paulx7620]

Genuinely asking in good faith but have you seen him speak anywhere else? I guess I just have a hard time understanding what anyone would disagree with him about. Again absolutely not being a troll but looking for a chance to understand "the other side". Regardless have a beautiful day if you have time to respond or not.

[@USMC--me3ig]

Swallwell wasn’t prepared to question someone that can run circles around him mentally. Dumb.

[@KingfishStevens-di9ji]

Not a fan little benny, but swalwell is no match for him

[@mmouseav8r402]

My four-year old can mentally run circles around Swallwell.

[@unemployedgringo]

I don’t get the Ben Shapiro hate. He’s a very sharp guy, and can probably run circles around most people.

[@jaebee9308]

Swallwell isn't even mentally prepared to question a waitress abt menu choices.

[@thespectator5259]

@@unemployedgringo I don't "hate" Ben per say, but I do have my issues with him (mostly when it comes to Israel and it's funding.) He's pretty good in my book for just general conservative policy talks and for laying the smack down on people like Swallow.

[@tyronewhite918]

"I agree with me" Classic.

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: ▪︎If God forbids Usury/Interest Banking ▪︎Those who practice,legalize Usury ▪︎Claim to be Judaian/Christian ▪︎Credible or Laughable?

[@jaredmotopnw]

Ben is probably the greatest debater of all time. I don’t think people understand that you will never win an argument against him, but have seen many people try (to their demise).

[@gfrancisco8870]

People don’t realize he is one of if not the greatest debaters. I’ve never seen him lose an argument

[@iwerkalone]

Swalwell trying to outsmart Ben Shapiro is like an ant trying to outsmart an anteater

[@radicalrick9587]

*And like an anteater Ben ate Swalwell for lunch.*

[@Sykdude]

The guy who was honeypotted by a Chinese agent has the nerve to try and insult Ben's sexual beliefs is wild.

[@consv]

My reaction exactly ;)

[@CD-zx6if]

Been watching The Interview huh?

[@StaatsAttackk]

The backwards world we unfortunately live in today

[@ericmatrix1]

Exactly. He wanted a sound bite but Ben wasn't answering the way he wanted 😂😂😂

[@puriod]

Fang Fang!

[@Noneya-bw5gm]

"Picking agriculture" Democrats always pining for the good old days of a "free labor" force.

[@carolharris4495]

Maybe the woke people are telling us we're not allowed to say fruit or vegetables...LOL 😆

[@DarkHxC]

LMFAO 😂I see what you did there !Well played!

[@Bubby-rc2os]

The democrats love field-hands

[@sabrinashelton1997]

@@Bubby-rc2os Somebody's gotta do it.

[@shlomosilverstone1861]

How racist that he picks that as an example

[@gospelofcreative]

It's pretty simple .. Swalwell needed a sound bite to look cool questioning Ben Shapiro. And he tried to but failed to get Ben to say anything stupid, because Ben isn't an idiot, even if I don't care for all of his views. Just a complete silly line of questioning and waste of everyone's time. Why was he even asked these types of questions at a Judiciary Committee hearing?

[@randomgeekcrap]

Cuse it's in the file he support tf?

[@machinegunpictures]

“Yes, I agree with me” 😂😂

[@22KingRancher]

".....And I will remind him of the first rule of 'holes'...stop digging" Absolutely destroyed

[@JonahzVoice3-4]

💥👍💥

[@onlyonewhyphy]

He couldn't "restrain" himself either 😂

[@stickemuppunkitsthefunlovi4733]

Two in the pink one in the stink. Thats the first rule of holes.

[@onlyonewhyphy]

@@stickemuppunkitsthefunlovi4733 What Kindergarten did you go to?!

[@stickemuppunkitsthefunlovi4733]

@@onlyonewhyphy holey St james

[@christineterry2381]

Swalwell is such an embarrassment.

[@FritsKist]

Like senator Joe Biden?

[@skidmoda]

he is inspiring, if he can make it so can the other kids on the short bus.

[@kevincage1641]

Swalwell is a career politician. He understands the nature of the game. He is not “an embarrassment” in that lies, deception, and inveigling is what Congress does. It’s always an interrogation. The responses are set based on the manner of the interrogation. Check out Kamala Harris “confirming” Justice Kavanaugh.

[@waynemack4860]

He's a TRAITOR

[@randb4865]

He's now just a fart joke.

[@brentoutashape9141]

"Yes, I agree with me." LOL Ben kills me.

[@SchlockstarJoe]

You know he was thinking “after I expose Ben Shapiro I’ll say the thing about the theater and the fire and I’ll be a hero!”

[@bordereau1]

Epic fail!

[@cpj80]

It seems as if Kamala’s speechwriter is moonlighting again… 😫

[@dparis2172]

💯 😂

[@Laneous14]

The Chinese spy he told that joke to thought it was hilarious.

[@LPikeno]

@@Laneous14 Maybe it is a chinese saying, you never know...

[@Vasilik6]

Ben answered everything directly and honestly. And he is 100 x smarter than this roach

[@hoffy1003]

He wouldn't answer one question "directly" he hemmed and he hawed and he twisted as much as he could because he knows, if he supports project 2025, he's an authoritarian. He tried to re-characterize every single question. He knew damn well what Swalwell was asking and he knows damn well he's a hypocrite.

[@jigante41]

no he didnt.

[@jerrdan100]

@@jigante41 he did tho.. you have a bias

[@fakenamerodriguez8901]

​@@jigante41 Yeah Ben killed it up there. You have a major bias

[@DrivenA111]

@@fakenamerodriguez8901He probably thinks Brandon is fine, Don T inherited his economy, socialism good, vote blue no matter who, etc,etc.

[@navypinkdesign]

Does Shapiro ever talk without a chip on his shoulder, like someone is out to "gotcha" him? Like it doesn't matter how calm or patient the other person is, he seems to speak to everyone like an enemy instead of just having a conversation. his word choice is always so charged with anger, impatience, and biased logic.

[@BlueThumbManGrp]

Oh yes! He talks fast so it 'seems' as if he is really intelligent but that is a tactic people use when they lack knowledge on the subject. He preaches so much about religion but he doesn't seem to know what is in that little book.

[@onehappydawg]

He asked Ben if he believes it’s a sin to be gay. Ben should’ve asked if he thought it was a sin for an American congressman to have an affair with a Chinese spy 🤔

[@mikerosoft1009]

And he'd respond "So you hate Chinese people Ben!"

[@Yazzolvr]

Or a former president who has had many affairs and was convicted of rape.

[@onehappydawg]

@@Yazzolvr see you are spreading false information(fake news) Trump has never been convicted of rape. He lost a civil lawsuit. Not a criminal conviction. There is a HUGE difference between criminal convictions and civil penalties. Stop being a low information person. I guess you are ok with a Democrat congressman sleeping with a Chinese spy and still being in congress. That’s your democrat party with its feeble leader.

[@bobby_hill8357]

​@@Yazzolvroh stop it Karen

[@arizonagirl6474]

​@MoorePepsi With no evidence? Where was the evidence? The woman couldn't name any part of that "incident." Why are you so easy to fool?

[@blgx64]

Swallwell again proves how stupid and incompetent he is. What was the purpose of his line of questions?

[@jaredrobbins9247]

Purpose is a matter of perspective and having perspectives is great! It can lead to a lot of things, like purpose, and meaning. Next question?

[@MichaelSheffield-ox8yd]

Trying to make the Heritage Foundation's proposed 2025 Project influence the next President, what leftwing stink tanks do routinely. It is conservative, so of course, HITLER-like. The Day One Dictator is ridiculous as is just about everything about the Demmycat party.

[@huh4233]

@@jaredrobbins9247 Lube up the feelings of people so inclined to knee jerk about what someone says in the low information voter sound bite. After all, MSM gotta breathe.

[@thephotoandthestory]

Well poisoning for low information people

[@MichaelSheffield-ox8yd]

I tried to make a response to your question with a reasonable answer, nothing obscene, not bullying, but just facts. Unfortunately, I have my own personal YT karen following me around deleting comments.

[@romemedina4712]

Now imagine asking a Muslim that question. He'd be getting destroyed by the media.

[@SadiaIslam-m3m]

Well as a Muslim I'd give the same exact answer---Orientation is not the sin but activity is.

[@Kuzon13]

They ask all the time 😂

[@akeyeguy7996]

Ahhhh. This is the first time in my life i have seen religious jewish views under the spotlight. Islamic views are under the spotlight all the time….

[@GentlemanLife-Beyotch]

Not really.

[@megamuslimchad]

Meanwhile media destroying Islam’s reputation for decades: 😊

[@buelahland]

So we’ll said Ben! 🎉

[@ConradoHdz38328]

You will never see that guy asking that sort of questions to a muslim.

[@dontdie777]

A Muslim would answer the question without theatrics or outrage. Haram! 😅

[@Kain_36]

Maybe you have different Muslims in the US. Our Muslims in the UK are very anti-free speech and can never answer a straight question of criticism concerning the various inconsistencies and errors of the quran. Edit: I feel I should clarify. Not all our Muslims, just a very large portion.

[@SAFbikes]

@@dontdie777 😂 taqiyya much???

[@monkian]

@@Kain_36 Well given there is more than a dozen versions but all are immutable somehow , I can see why they may not want to highlight such paradoxes.

[@Redditor6079]

Absolutely correct 💯.

[@tinman3586]

"Is homosexuality a sin?" "Well it's not on the level of sleeping with a Chinese spy, but sure."

[@jaquestraw1]

hahahaha!!

[@melindamercier6811]

WHY IS NO ONE BRINGING THIS UP! Ben had the composure of a saint to keep that one in until his podcast today lol.

[@drewp1974]

Something tells me Eric Swallows-well isn’t going to ask Ilhan Omar her religious opinion on gay marriage

[@JoeMac1983]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheProfessionalAmateur91]

🤣 😂 🤣

[@dougconley]

This just reiterates how dumb most congressman really are.

[@RacoonLord-mt9hv]

Meaning both Swalwell and Ben Shapiro fit right in

[@DanielA-pq8vv]

No wonder our government sends billions to Israel

[@AshraNashal52]

The Rs really are sending their best.

[@GSpotter63]

A politician often reflects the intelligence of those who voted them in.

[@RacoonLord-mt9hv]

@@GSpotter63 Well, then we're all pretty stupid aren't we, there isn't a single intelligent American politician.

[@dvbath]

"When you're in a hole, stop digging..." That was priceless and soooooo applicable!!😂😂

[@stopandthinkaboutit8636]

"First rule of holes, when your in one, stop digging" - priceless.

[@VideoJunkee]

“But you can yell ‘theater’ in a crowded fire.” … wow. Some iconic, hard hitting, legendary quotes his team whipped up.

[@hunterarmstrong7677]

Bro really thought he did something there

[@hannahandwadeaaron]

Lolllll the dumbest quote 😂

[@1drsausage]

I bet he got that line from Kamala.

[@joeman123964]

i honestly don't even get it. how can you be crowed in a fire? a theater is a location of which too many people can be in, but a fire? you can't be croweded in the fire. you can only be crowded in the spot the fire is located in

[@ohwhataday7171]

@@joeman123964 Perfect example of a Dem’s way of thinking which is why the US is going down hill.

[@kennichols3992]

Swalwell needs medical attention after crossing swords with Shapiro. What a fool.

[@kingdavid240]

😂 😂 Why would he do that

[@Echo-jg8is]

Pro life is Ben 🤔question what do you think of the Genital Mutilation of children?

[@RabbityGoodness]

@@Echo-jg8isThanks Yoda.

[@Echo-jg8is]

@@RabbityGoodness And the answer for " is gay a sin" is no. He seemed confused with that question 🤔

[@SoranoGuardias]

​@@Echo-jg8is The Torah literally has a prohibition on Sodomy.

[@abc-xk1mw]

Yes

[@esquire9445]

“You found me out, I agree with me” lol

[@jackwagner547]

I love it when a traitor to this country gets embarrassed like that by someone like Ben Shapiro.

[@mervunit]

a jew?

[@johndeninger8905]

​@@mervunit yes he is a Jew, ???

[@hairywhodini3429]

@jackwagner some people consider those who support other countries before America to be traitors... they're called 'patriots'

[@ravissary79]

​@@mervunitno hes talking about the guy who was seduced by a chinese spy and was clearly compromised and has never had to answer for it.

[@mervunit]

@@ravissary79 ben shapiro was compromised by a chinese spy?

[@DFWAI]

"When you're in a hole, stop digging". Excellent advice for Swalwell.

[@thomasallen6980]

What was this hearing about anyway? Seems like a complete waste of time.

[@slapdashdumper]

Swalwell snidely remarking that "It must've been hard for you" was a bit rich coming from someone who slept with a Chinese spy.

[@louiseclark7967]

LIE

[@JohnDoeUMAL16]

He just admitted that Ben has more game than he does without even trying

[@younggeezer8232]

​@@louiseclark7967it's a fact Fang Fang was a Chinese operative

[@louiseclark7967]

@@younggeezer8232 Yes, she was, and was suspected of such by the FBI. Swalwell did not have an intimate relationship with her; they worked together in the political arena, until he was informed of her possible espionage. Rightfully, he was investigated, too, and was cleared of any wrong-doing. He just got played by Christine Fang, like a lot of others.

[@DANNIDesignMarketing]

[@Afroladyy]

“ I agree with me, yes. “ 😂😂😂😂👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💪🏾

[@jw4172]

Democrats usually don’t agree with their own quotes , so I understand the need to clarify for them, lol

[@j.m.8895]

"First rule of holes: When you're in one, stop digging." -Tom McClintock

[@TimboSlice977]

Legend 😂

[@davidpar2]

Savage 😆

[@denenterpriesesorwhatsleft6386]

swallwell def needs that on a shirt

[@iAMTrey]

Swalwell definitely got wrecked with that statement. 😂

[@HerculesEinstein]

we're all laughing at you, not with you. benny boy as usual talks fast nothing of substance, dances around answering questions, only answering them with very specific phrasing. you people watch that are like "hell yeah, way to pwn that question" but most of us watch that like "yep, the daily wire founder goes to "states rights" rhetoric to try to mask that he supports banning gay rights and women's medications that he doesn't agree with." you think everyone's stupid. we know what you mean by states rights, same thing you meant back before the civil war. you don't want the federal government granting equal rights across the board. you know, boy, in florida, workers deaths outdoors have shot up almost 100% in the past few years, since ron desantis did away with protections for heat related outdoor work. i wouldn't be surprised if the feds look into increasing protection. and if they do, you people will be like "states rights! states rights!"

[@NewFrontier4.0]

Did anyone inform Swawell that Shapiro wasn't there as a Supreme Court nominee? What an absolute useless and idiotic line of questioning.

[@aliveandwell829]

Absolutely... My favorite response was "I agree with me".... Swalwell is a dope.

[@clintonkildepsteen3982]

He was just trying to get a "gotcha moment" so they can spin and use against him.... It didn't work out so well🤣😂

[@jro1989]

Did you listen to his last statment to the chair.. He knows it is a waste of time, because the other side won't do anything significant

[@handsanitizer64]

Why was he there?

[@spudeleven5124]

I wish Shapiro was there as a SCOTUS nominee. He would have kicked their sorry asses all around that hearing room.

[@robertmclean3612]

Thinking he would outsmart Ben 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@iTotallyJuust]

I wish he would have asked Swalwell if it's okay for politicians to stay in office after having a relationship with a Chinese spy.

[@mollyswanner1607]

Absolutely!

[@TheDieseI]

he said on his show that he held himself back from doing it

[@rollastudent]

Especially after that weird dig at 4:40

[@davidfrey5654]

Doh!

[@androidphone1901]

​@@rollastudent exactly 🤣🤣

[@88997799]

When my mother moved to the United States, she took a test to become a citizen. She didn’t get off the plane and say I’m an American now give me free money.

[@AFineLineA]

Exactly!!! Like so many before her and should after her!!!

[@twigoftheforest]

Kudos to your mom for taking the citizenship test. We need more people coming here legally.

[@CameronMacDonald-qz8rz]

Same with my parents

[@DJRushX1]

The problem here is, that is exactly what is being done....right now

[@blazzered2]

Where can one get this free money?

[@williamhusker9140]

That quote he read from Shapiro is exactly the answer Shapiro gave when asked. Was that supposed to be his big gotcha moment?

[@vizveebee]

Sin is not a Judiciary problem. CRIME alone, is a judiciary matter!!!

[@janieromer2907]

The difference in IQ creates an immediate slam dunk for Shapiro. 😂

[@markherring3513]

"Yes..I agree with me"..that was a good one.

[@dextermoore278]

I love Ben. That was a great answer. 😂😂😂

[@Jesse-wy9pb]

I’m in the hospital right now and I laughed so hard I almost extended my stay! 🤣

[@reginafowler3517]

Get well soon!

[@yochimevaseret4878]

What was the purpose of this hearing?

[@matthewsawczyn6592]

I really wish our ELECTED OFFICIALS would stop trying to ask 'gotcha questions' and actually help our country

[@kja6336]

As the hypocrite said, it’s a beauracracy, only people in an inner circle are going to get the funds to run on a national level

[@weeksy79]

Especially against one of the best debaters in the world. I agree with almost none of his views, but unless it was a subject I was EXTREMELY knowledgeable on, I wouldn’t bother ever trying to debate him.

[@lindak7499]

WELL SAID!!!

[@fastdevilqc806]

They're "Elected Officials" It's the only thing they're goid at.

[@NewesSkiller]

@weeksy79 Why almost none of his views? I think a lot of his beliefs are well thought out and fair.

[@dogman15]

"The first rule of holes: When you're in one, stop digging." Brilliant.

[@garenthal9638]

You cannot defeat someone in a DEBATE who has full conviction in their beliefs as well as the intelligence to articulate it

[@buyerofsorts]

That would be Ben 100%! lol

[@Typexviiib]

Ya. Trying to get a conservative jew to disavow the plain text of the Bible is a wild approach to take.

[@thegraciefighter102]

Shapiro is articulate and confident but he’s not smart. Swalwell is inarticulate and dumb

[@Joaniedddyye1]

But you can point out the hypocrisy in legislating based on religious beliefs i.e. his opposition to the gay couples having the same right in the eyes of the law as heterosexual couples.

[@fakedemocracy]

Stop whiffing Ben’s farts, yes you are right challenging someone to a debate who studied debate and debates others for a living is a bad idea.

[@DarthEyesDragon]

The condescending tone this guy takes as though he hit Ben with some kind of “gotcha”

[@paulwood5738]

He " GOTCHAED " himself 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bogoam]

He did, just people are too conservative to realize it

[@paulaaron4821]

@KazuhiraMiller-e7o Missed that part. Where was it?

[@dawsonmayes4898]

​@@bogoam he didn't get him by any stretch of the imagination. Find a brain

[@Raineygoodyears]

Ben Shapiro is waaaaaaay to smart for these Democrats...

[@Chile-h7b]

He's waaaaaay SMARTER THAN TRUMP YOU'RE POINT

[@invalidaccount2315]

he is one after all, the only correct answer about the deportins are yes all, none of these democrat talking points about contrubutions, they stole an american adults job while contributing, they can cotribute to carrying all their relatives and assistants bags out of america, even if theyre asistants happen to be citizens, we can see about that.

[@furtim1]

too

[@helenrichards7465]

What world are you living in??? La-La land!

[@imascrew6218]

@@helenrichards7465 earth, come back to us when you get here too enjoy your woke nirvana

[@davemoore7808]

"I'm a religious Jew. You found me out." "I agree with me" 💀

[@JesusIsKingMyLord]

Gospel of Jesus Christ John 3:16 For God So loved the world that he gave his only Begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him should not Perish but have Everlasting Life. Jesus Christ Died for the sin of the World, If you believe in ur heart God risen Jesus from the dead and confess him with ur mouth to people you shall be saved. Jesus said I Am The only way to heaven there is no other way! Repent of urs sins (Repent means Change ur Mind turning away from sinful things and being truly sorry for it.) trust Jesus and give ur life to him He Loves you cares about you more than anyone ever will! we are saved By Grace Trough Faith!,this is sin: Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death but the gift of eternal life in our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 3:23 For all have sined and felt short of the Glory of God. For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. Romans 1:18‭-‬21‭, ‬23 KJV Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians 6:9‭-‬10 REPENT OR YOU WILL PERISH REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL GET RIGHT WITH GOD LORD JESUS CHRIST.

[@mirandanichols458]

The ending “… the first rule of holes. When you’re in one, stop digging.” I laughed so hard 😂😂

[@kasolpromodo1989]

Orientation isnt but activity is !! Now let that sink it

[@Sulla5279]

Why is a Congressman questioning a private citizen about their beliefs?

[@jakovasaur]

Cause he wants to make sure Ben doesn't believe sleeping with a Chinese spy is a sin, silly.

[@doggo7514]

The why? I couldn't say. But beliefs, even if personal, can be dangerous and harmful if allowed to permeate and develop in our society, and Shapiro holds, at the very least, pretty questionable beliefs.

[@Sulla5279]

@@doggo7514 So you believe in McCarthyism?

[@darknitethunder]

​@@jakovasaurSwalwell was trying to out smart Shapiro. Thinking he could take him down. Problem is Shapiro is much better than Swalwell at answers questions like these, because Shapiro is a very Religious person. And know better than to mess around in All the Wrong Places.

[@hawkstringfellow]

Because hes becoming the next alex jone

[@drewweekley8132]

Terrible decision to participate in a verbal battle with someone who is 10 steps ahead of you intellectually.

[@thomasmcgee4947]

You can’t possibly think that Ben Shapiro is ahead of Swalwell? Why is Ben Shapiro there? What is the point of these hearings? They’re political theater, that’s what Swalwell demonstrated.

[@McTaco]

It was almost hard to watch. He must have sensed he was in trouble immediately but just kept going. Awful choice.

[@TheSeahawk206]

@@thomasmcgee4947you seriously think that Shapiro isn’t light years ahead intellectually? You obviously don’t know his background. He answered every single question efficiently and without hesitation. He’s also not afraid to say what he actually believes and doesn’t bend the knee to anyone. Seems like a good dude to me.

[@SonofSamClemens]

​@@thomasmcgee4947im interested to know what you think swallwell did to outsmart Shapiro. Every answer Shapiro gave was airtight and rational. Im actually baffled how you could possibly think otherwise.

[@johnhoran9840]

@@SonofSamClemens Tommy will NEVER respond, because he didn't understand Ben, either.

[@DoroteoVilla]

“If you yell Project 2025 enough your candidate might come alive “ 😅😅😅😅😂😂

[@shortycb2349]

Oh yes, such a good one 😂😂😂 such a smart guy. NOT. 😂

[@DoroteoVilla]

@@shortycb2349 thanks for not going directly to calling me an incel. It’s the laziest burn people use now. Tee hee hee.

[@rikertvonfulton16]

Yes.

[@johnpetrig6949]

Swalwell is simply one of the most under prepared congressman of alltime and that is a competitive field.

[@jeffupton8898]

He and Dan Goldman are each other.😊

[@nustada]

No, this is what he looks like when he tries to prepare.

[@1ron0xide]

He proved Ben Shapiro is an anti-american religious zealot, plain and simple

[@margyeoman3564]

No, Joe Biden was.

[@marktackett5949]

I can only laugh hilariously at the thought of Slawell preparing to head in today thinking that he was going to nail Shapiro. He even had his poster board ready.

[@grumbotron4597]

He was really banking on Shapiro caring a lot more than he actually did. In his mind the poster was a gotcha, just for Ben to be like "Yeah that's exactly what I meant"

[@L5player]

Locking horns publicly with Ben Shapiro is not generally recommended.

[@armandogomez2677]

“Yes I agree with me” golden

[@Scudzzorz15]

"I agree with me, yes that's true." Swallwell looking like a clown in this is crazy.

[@pipeanp]

New, Christian, Mormon, whatever…no one should impose their views or otherwise advocate to run the government based on their religion. Just like ben shapiro wouldn’t like muslims implemented sharia law in the US, he should not say the government should only recognize man and woman marriage. Gay people exist and deserve the same protections under our laws.

[@user-et2fj8xm5l]

What is this guy talking about. That line of questioning is absurd and pointless. How utterly embarrassing..

[@1ron0xide]

He's asking if Ben Shapiro supports plainly anti-American policies which Mr Shapiro proudly does.

[@johnhoran9840]

@@1ron0xide List two of them, then prove it. I'll be waiting.

[@Beamin439]

@@1ron0xide can you give an example? which one of those questions was about an anti american policy that ben supported?

[@williammickler3757]

@@1ron0xide Ben Shapiro does not hold any office, can have any opinion he wants, and this hearing accomplishes nothing. Instead of wasting time and money on what a podcaster/influencer is saying and doing, we should be investigating the clear anti-American policies both parties are engaging in.

[@matthewmencel5978]

@@1ron0xide no. asking a RELIGIOUS person about their RELIGIOUS BELIEFS (is x a sin?) is NOT asking about policies. And there is NOTHING Anti-American about Judaism and Christianity's beliefs regarding sexual and reproductive etthics.

[@easygame7955]

"stupid is as stupid does" Swalwell is a JOKE!

[@vmax4575]

Sounds like someone describing Marge Traitor Green.

[@FLORIDA_MAN_813]

@@vmax4575get a grip man

[@Worldsportstalk24]

“I’ll remind the gentleman of the first rule of holes: when you’re in one, stop digging” 😂😂😂

[@DurdenTyler21]

Swallowswell got spanked pretty hard while losing his own game that he was playing by himself.

[@floryder8385]

Yo, savage,

[@DieselVR6]

That was the cherry on top. Savage!

[@sergioalfonsodiasvaldez3830]

Loved it!😂😂😂

[@Echo-jg8is]

@@DurdenTyler21 Do you judge a persons character by their sexual orientation?

[@hefayu1075]

What a ridiculous person this Congressman is. Very sad he is able to still hold office .

[@1ron0xide]

Ben Shapiro couldn't get elected if he tried.

[@FritsKist]

Voters?

[@FritsKist]

@@1ron0xide Yawn

[@johnhoran9840]

@@1ron0xide Omar was elected, so don't bet on it.

[@bordereau1]

​@@1ron0xidehe has no desire to. He enjoys his freedom of speech