From The Hollywood Reporter · McKinley Franklin · · 40s
Ben Shapiro Calls 2026 Midterms Republican Wipeout
Ben Shapiro claims 2026 midterms were a wipeout for Republicans as president appeared on ballot.
In brief
Ben Shapiro claims 2026 midterms were a wipeout for Republicans as president appeared on ballot. Ben Shapiro says early 2026 midterm results indicate Republicans suffered a wipeout because the president was on the ballot. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Ben Shapiro's podcast comment
Ben Shapiro reacted to early 2026 midterm results on the All-In podcast Tuesday night.
“This not an evening to remember”
President on ballot claim
Shapiro says early tallies showed the president was kind of on the ballot for 2026 midterms.
“the president was kind of on the ballot”
Midterm election context
Shapiro notes president intended election to be a referendum on him as he appeared on ballot.
“the president said going in that the election was going to be a referendum on him”
Here's the gist
Ben Shapiro says early 2026 midterm results indicate Republicans suffered a wipeout because the president was on the ballot.
