Ben Shapiro, conservative commentator and co-founder of The Daily Wire, is known for his rapid-fire delivery, sharp takes, and unapologetic commentary on politics, media, and culture. Whether addressing major controversies or sharing quick reactions, his tweets often spark heated debate and trend across social media. Here are several tweets that stood out and stirred reactions across the internet:
1. “Sir, This Is a Wendy’s” – Shapiro Mocks Cory Booker’s Dramatic Confession
Source: https://x.com/benshapiro/status/1907190722911948959
“Sir, this is a Wendy’s”
Shapiro’s tweet was a response to a post by journalist Aaron Rupar, who shared a clip of Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) delivering an emotional speech in the Senate. In his remarks, Booker admitted to personal and Democratic Party failures, stating: “I confess that I have been imperfect. I confess that I’ve been inadequate to the moment. I confess that the Democratic Party has made terrible mistakes that gave a lane to this demagogue. I confess we all must look in the mirror and say ‘we will do better.'”
Shapiro’s reply—”Sir, this is a Wendy’s”—is a popular meme originating from The Office, often used to mock overly serious or misplaced statements. By invoking it, Shapiro implied that Booker’s introspective speech was melodramatic and out of touch with real political discourse.
2. “Prepare for the UK Nunchucks Crime Epidemic” – Shapiro Mocks Ninja Sword Ban
Source: https://x.com/benshapiro/status/1905278091661893885
“Prepare for the UK nunchucks crime epidemic.”
Shapiro was reacting to UK Labour leader Keir Starmer’s announcement that ninja swords would be banned in an effort to curb violent crime. Shapiro sarcastically predicted that criminals would simply switch to nunchucks—a martial arts weapon already restricted in the UK since the 1980s.
His tweet mocked what he saw as a symbolic, ineffective policy, suggesting that banning specific weapons doesn’t address root causes of crime.
3. AOC’s Speech and the “Them” Controversy
Source: https://x.com/benshapiro/status/1915662485912273217
“Who is ‘them’ in this tweet/video? Democrats have been polarizing Americans racially for years, telling us that you can determine someone’s victimhood status simply by melanin level. This is some extraordinarily high-level gaslighting.”
Shapiro responded to a clip from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), in which she warned against divisive tactics. He criticized the vagueness of “them” and accused Democrats of racial polarization through identity politics. The tweet gained attention for challenging AOC’s framing of unity and division.
4. Calling Out Media Framing on Tariff Criticism
Source: https://x.com/benshapiro/status/1909694417646059624
“The Guardian’s idea of journalism: ‘You criticized Trump’s tariff policy… but not Trump enough. Want us to help reword that?’
You don’t hate the media enough.”
Shapiro shared a message from a journalist at The Guardian, Eric Berger, who was drafting a piece on conservative responses to Trump’s trade policies. Berger asked if Shapiro would phrase his criticism more directly toward Trump. Shapiro posted the request to highlight what he views as media bias and pressure to craft anti-Trump narratives.
5. Heard Island and McDonald Islands: Penguin-Style Comeback?
Source: https://x.com/benshapiro/status/1907827895331934297
“He’s ready to strike back on behalf of Heard Island and McDonald Islands”
This tweet features a GIF of Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb (The Penguin) from HBO’s The Penguin series, posted with a cryptic caption referencing remote Australian territories in the Antarctic—Heard Island and McDonald Islands. These islands are uninhabited and mainly used for scientific research.
Shapiro’s caption is likely a satirical jab, poking fun at how seriously some take obscure geopolitical issues. By pairing a menacing fictional gangster with barren volcanic islands, he creates a humorous contrast, though a few interpreted it literally.
6. The Cory Booker Speech Mock
Source: https://x.com/benshapiro/status/1907610318336831934
“Alternatively, it may not have”
This short reply mocks a post quoting Frank Luntz, who claimed Cory Booker’s 25-hour speech “may have changed the course of political history.” Shapiro’s terse response dismisses that idea, suggesting the speech was forgettable despite its record-breaking length.
The speech, which began on April 1, 2025, was a protest against Trump’s policies. While supporters saw it as a bold stand, critics (including Shapiro) viewed it as performative and lacking real impact. Shapiro’s post resonated with many who felt the gesture would quickly be forgotten.
7. “The Very Serious Left™” – Shapiro Contrasts Trump and Biden Controversies
Source: https://x.com/benshapiro/status/1904991696737444332
“The Very Serious Left™”
“TEAM TRUMP ACCIDENTALLY INCLUDES JEFFREY GOLDBERG IN CHAT ABOUT BOMBING THE HOUTHIS”
“TEAM BIDEN SURRENDERS AFGHANISTAN WHILE GETTING AMERICANS MURDERED”
In this tweet, Shapiro uses a SpongeBob meme format to mock what he sees as disproportionate scrutiny of Republican versus Democratic controversies. He contrasts Team Trump’s accidental inclusion of journalist Jeffrey Goldberg in a Signal chat about bombing Houthi targets with Team Biden’s chaotic 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, which led to 13 American deaths at Kabul airport.
Shapiro argues that the media and political critics downplay severe outcomes linked to Democratic leadership while overreacting to Republican missteps. The tweet critiques this imbalance and highlights concerns about media framing, operational security, and public accountability.
8. “Actually, You Demand the World Mirror Your Delusion” – Shapiro Clashes with Trans Rep. Sarah McBride
Source: https://x.com/benshapiro/status/1899829116116910180
“Actually, you demand that the entire world mirror your delusion. The answer to that is ‘no.'”
Shapiro was responding to Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE), the first openly transgender Congresswoman, who tweeted: “No matter how I’m treated by some colleagues… I simply want to serve and make the world better.” McBride had faced misgendering (e.g., being called “mister”) from GOP colleagues like Rep. Keith Self. Shapiro doubled down on his stance that transgender identity is a “delusion,” citing outdated DSM-4 classifications (despite DSM-5 updates).
9. “But I Was Told He Has America’s Best Interests at Heart” – Shapiro Mocks China Sympathizer
Source: https://x.com/benshapiro/status/1899804423863353367
“But I was told by the most reliable people that he only has America’s best interests at heart”
Shapiro sarcastically commented on economist Jeffrey Sachs’ appearance on Chinese state television (CGTN), where Sachs praised China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The BRI has invested over $1 trillion in global infrastructure since 2013 but faces criticism for creating “debt traps” in developing nations.
10. “President Bobcat”: Shapiro Mocks CNN’s Chauvin Claim
Source: https://x.com/benshapiro/status/1897687070652408214
“I want to see the actual step-by-step action plan here. Is it like this:
President Trump pardons Derek Chauvin.
????
Trump is a dictator.
President Bobcat.”
This post ridicules a CNN panelist who claimed Shapiro’s support for Derek Chauvin’s pardon was part of a plot to install Trump as a dictator. Shapiro mocks the logic with a sarcastic “plan” ending in absurdity—“President Bobcat.” It builds on his ongoing campaign arguing Chauvin’s conviction was politically motivated, citing drug levels in George Floyd’s system. However, medical consensus maintained Floyd died from neck compression, not an overdose.
11. “Musk Steals”: Congressional Protest Sparks Meme War
Source: https://x.com/benshapiro/status/1897286789154689276
“I cannot believe that they took the most memeable idiocy of the protest era — Rashida Tlaib’s dumb sign — and decided it was such a great optic that they should all do it. Incredible, incredible stupidity.”
After Congressional Democrats held signs like “MUSK STEALS” and “FALSE” during Trump’s March 4 speech, Shapiro called it “memeable idiocy,” likening it to a previous protest by Rep. Rashida Tlaib. The signs were aimed at Elon Musk’s controversial role in U.S. Treasury payments.
12. “Tentifada”: Democrats Compared to Columbia Protesters
Source: https://x.com/benshapiro/status/1897275587724763623
“The Congressional Democrats are, by and large, just spoiled brat Columbia University tentifada attendees who somehow got elected to office. Their antics and attitude were identical. Truly an astonishing display of arrogance, incompetence, and puerile stupidity.”
Shapiro compares Democrats’ behavior during Trump’s address to the 2024 Columbia University protests, dubbed “tentifada,” which involved anti-Zionist student encampments. His remark reflects broader conservative backlash to those protests, which prompted threats of federal cuts and deportations in 2025. The tweet highlights what Shapiro sees as immaturity and ideological extremism in both groups.
13. “Sit-In Style Idiocy”: Heckling Trump at Congress
Source: https://x.com/benshapiro/status/1897273115631038823
“You can’t really understand what Trump was having to deal with last night unless you were in the room. It was nearly impossible to hear him on a frequent basis because of the heckling and constant university sit-in style idiocy from the Democrats. More on today’s show.”
Here, Shapiro defends Trump from what he calls disruptive heckling during the March 4 speech, likening the interruptions to chaotic campus protests. The Washington Post reported shouting about Medicaid cuts and the removal of Rep. Al Green during the event. Shapiro framed the behavior as immature and obstructionist, consistent with his history of critiquing Democratic protest tactics.
14. “Amazing Speech”: A Shift to Trump Support
Source: https://x.com/benshapiro/status/1897270534817374515
“An amazing evening and an amazing speech at an amazing moment in American history. It was an honor to be there.”
This tweet reflects Shapiro’s open support for Trump’s 2025 speech to Congress. Once a vocal critic during the 2016 “Never Trump” era, Shapiro’s 2024 endorsement marked a public shift. The speech’s most controversial moment involved Trump’s claim of defunding “transgender mice,” referring to hormone therapy research. Shapiro praised the event, reinforcing his political realignment.
15. “Raw Eggs and Protest Props”: Shapiro Slams Disruption Tactics
Source: https://x.com/benshapiro/status/1896917011332263952
“They should bring raw eggs and suck them”
Reacting to reports that Democrats planned to disrupt Trump’s March 4 speech with props like eggs and noisemakers, Shapiro sarcastically suggested they “suck them,” mocking the absurdity of such tactics in a formal setting. His comment alludes to past protest moments like Rashida Tlaib’s “war criminal” sign, and frames these disruptions as childish and unserious, despite real legal risks tied to such acts during official proceedings.
16. “Zelenskyy vs. Trump Showdown”: Shapiro on Oval Office Fallout
Source: https://x.com/benshapiro/status/1895579870752882979
“I’ll save my complete take on that extraordinary clash between Zelenskyy and President Trump and VP Vance for Monday’s show. Wow. A historic incident with cataclysmic ramifications globally.”
On February 28, 2025, a tense public confrontation erupted between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and U.S. leadership over the Ukraine war, with Trump reportedly threatening to cut support if no peace deal was made. Shapiro previewed his full analysis while acknowledging the event’s global importance. The incident became a flashpoint in U.S. foreign policy, reflecting internal fractures and external consequences.
17. “Tate as a Litmus Test”: Shapiro Pushes Back on Conservative Icons
Source: https://x.com/benshapiro/status/1895145188881735683
“Counterpoint: it is worthwhile for civil society to turn support/celebration for self-proclaimed pimps and pornographers who openly support terrorism into a moral litmus test.”
Responding to a defense of Andrew Tate, Shapiro insisted society must morally reject figures like Tate—who he characterizes as promoting pornography, pimping, and pro-terrorism rhetoric. He links Tate’s Hezbollah-affiliated imagery to broader concerns about conservative moral integrity. This stance echoes Shapiro’s earlier criticism of Tate as a “con-artist” in 2024, and underlines ongoing right-wing debates over masculinity and influence.
18. “Confirm the Lioness”: Endorsing Harmeet Dhillon
Source: https://x.com/benshapiro/status/1894882384857702672
“Harmeet will be a lioness. Confirm her today.”
Shapiro urged the Senate to confirm Harmeet Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, citing her fierce advocacy, as emphasized by Sen. Mike Lee. Dhillon, a controversial Trump nominee, has sparked debate over her comments on Khalistan and her alignment with Trump’s agenda to refocus the Justice Department on voter fraud and religious discrimination. Her nomination represents a broader conservative push to reframe civil rights enforcement.
19. “A Rare Compliment”: Shapiro Praises Roberto Clemente Doodle
Source: https://x.com/benshapiro/status/1050830896503218176
“Not often a fan of the Google Doodles, but today’s is fantastic.”
In a departure from his usual criticism of tech companies, Shapiro praised Google’s October 12, 2018 Doodle honoring Roberto Clemente. The image featured Clemente in action, superimposed over Puerto Rico with his iconic number 21 and the island’s flag—symbolizing both his athletic excellence and cultural legacy. Clemente, celebrated for his humanitarian work and 18-season MLB career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, was the namesake of the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award. Shapiro’s post acknowledged the Doodle’s powerful tribute to a sports and civil icon.
20. Support for YAF at GCU
Source: https://x.com/benshapiro/status/1093210964327972864
“Re: GCU’s speech offer, I have worked with YAF and YAF students for years. I will not go around the hard working, dedicated YAF students at GCU; I’ll go to GCU when YAF brings me to GCU.”
In 2019, Ben Shapiro declined an invitation to speak at Grand Canyon University after learning the school had bypassed the Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) chapter in organizing the event. Shapiro’s response emphasized his loyalty to YAF, a conservative student group he frequently collaborates with. His refusal became a flashpoint in broader debates over university control versus student-led initiatives in campus politics, particularly at Christian and for-profit institutions like GCU. The university faced backlash for appearing to sideline YAF’s influence, which Shapiro framed as a disservice to student activism.
Conclusion
Ben Shapiro’s tweets get attention for their direct tone and clear political stance. His posts often respond to current events, challenge opponents, and support conservative views. Many tweets are sarcastic or critical, but most reflect his ongoing focus on media bias, progressive politics, and mainstream institutions. His role in public debate remains strong.
