Ben Shapiro highlights alleged tactics by the Left and media to suppress conservative influence in elections, claiming manipulation extends beyond misinformation accusations. Dirty tricks are bi-partisan of course but Shapiro fears another “Hunter Biden laptop” effort.
Allegations of Media Manipulation
Ben Shapiro claims that the New York Times is collaborating with Media Matters to orchestrate an “October Surprise.” He suggests this initiative aims to pressure YouTube into demonetizing conservative content under allegations of promoting “misinformation.”
Shapiro clarifies his position on the 2020 election, stating he acknowledges Joe Biden’s victory. He emphasizes the importance of safeguarding First Amendment rights, arguing that even dissenting perspectives should be expressed freely.
2/ What, precisely, is NYT doing? It's perfectly obvious: using research from Media Matters, a radical Left-wing organization whose sole purpose is destroying conservative media (see below), in order to pressure YouTube to demonetize and penalize any and all conservatives ONE… pic.twitter.com/GzgXdVSwhF
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) October 29, 2024
Historical Media Bias
Shapiro points to past media actions, asserting that legacy outlets suppressed the Hunter Biden laptop story to favor Joe Biden’s election prospects. He contends similar tactics are employed now to silence voices that aren’t pro-Kamala Harris before the 2024 election.
“Ben Shapiro just revealed what the Left and the Corporate Media (but we repeat ourselves) have up their sleeve for their ‘October Surprise’.” – Ben Shapiro
Shapiro remains critical of the mainstream media’s alleged partisan agenda, which he believes undermines journalistic integrity and free speech principles essential for democracy.
Navigating a One-Party System
The conservative commentator describes the media landscape as reflective of a “ridiculous one-party system” that restricts diverse ideological representation. He contends that conservatives must navigate a terrain hostile to their viewpoints.
“Ben… honestly. Do you think, at this point, their perspective on anything matters? This is no October surprise. What would be surprising is if they decided to try and do actual journalism rather than chase conspiracy theories and lies.” – Ben Shapiro
