In a sit down conversation with The Jerusalem Post, commentator and author Ben Shapiro discussed US president Donald Trump’s proposed Gaza peace plan, the legacy of the late Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, and the ideas behind his new book.
Shapiro analyzed the implications of Trump’s plan, arguing that it reflects both the president’s political instincts and the shifting realities in the Middle East. He spoke about how the proposal might influence Israel’s security strategy and the prospects for long-term stability in Gaza.
Reflecting on Charlie Kirk’s career and untimely death, Shapiro described the young conservative’s impact on American political discourse and the growing divide within the movement he helped shape. He noted that Kirk’s approach to media and messaging left a lasting imprint on how younger audiences engage with politics.
Turning to his latest book, Lions and Scavengers: The True Story of America (and Her Critics), Shapiro outlined the central themes that motivated him to write it, addressing the cultural and ideological challenges facing the United States. He explained how the work builds on ideas he has explored in previous writings while responding to the events of the past year.