The Ben Shapiro Show released a new episode making the case to pardon former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Called “The Incident,” this episode digs into the events of May 25, 2020, when George Floyd died during an arrest. The show claims the viral video of the arrest hid critical details that would have changed public opinion.
Shapiro argues the full body camera footage tells a different story than what the media showed. He points out Chauvin’s knee was on Floyd’s shoulder and back for parts of the video, not just his neck. The episode highlights that Floyd repeatedly resisted officers and had drugs in his system, which Shapiro says contributed to his death. Autopsy findings showing no damage to Floyd’s neck or windpipe are presented as proof Chauvin didn’t cause fatal harm.
The episode criticizes the rush to judgment by politicians and activists. It claims radical leftists exploited Floyd’s death to push their agenda, ignoring facts that didn’t fit their narrative. Violent riots caused billions in damage while the truth about the case was buried under loud demands for “justice.” Shapiro says the public was manipulated by selective editing and emotional appeals.
Questions are raised about whether Chauvin received a fair trial. The show mentions a juror who attended Black Lives Matter rallies before the trial. It argues the jury feared violent backlash if they acquitted Chauvin. Threats against the courthouse and nationwide unrest allegedly pressured jurors into a guilty verdict just to calm tensions.
Shapiro’s team claims key evidence was ignored. They say Floyd’s drug use and preexisting heart problems were downplayed to make Chauvin look like a murderer. Even though Floyd shouted he couldn’t breathe while still in his car, the officers’ actions are painted as solely responsible. Medical experts who testified about Floyd’s health issues are portrayed as silenced by the media.
President Trump faces growing calls to pardon Chauvin for his federal conviction. Over 50,000 people have signed Shapiro’s petition, arguing Chauvin’s punishment was about politics, not facts. Conservatives say restoring law and order means correcting this injustice. A pardon would show America rejects mob rule and stands with police.
The episode ends by urging viewers to watch the full body camera footage themselves. Shapiro says once people see the unedited video, they’ll realize Chauvin wasn’t a racist killer but an officer following training. The real tragedy, he claims, is how lies destroyed a man’s life to advance a woke agenda.
This case has become a rallying cry for conservatives tired of radical activism dictating justice. With Trump back in office, many hope he’ll finally end this chapter of political correctness gone wild. The fight to free Chauvin is about more than one man—it’s about saving America from leftist lies.
