Ben Shapiro

Very strongly agree

Yes, the U.S. needs to use all means necessary to combat terrorism

Shapiro has explicitly stated that the U.S. should use all means necessary, including drones, to combat terrorism and protect American interests abroad. He has cited the effectiveness of drone strikes in eliminating high-value targets such as Anwar al-Awlaki. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

Ben Shapiro has consistently supported a strong U.S. military posture and the use of drones for both intelligence gathering and targeted strikes against terrorists. He has defended drone strikes under both the Bush and Obama administrations as necessary tools in the War on Terror. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, but only with permission from the country in question

While Shapiro supports working with allies, he has argued that U.S. national security interests sometimes require unilateral action, especially if host countries are unwilling or unable to act against terrorists. He has cited cases like Pakistan and Yemen, where U.S. drone strikes occurred without explicit host nation approval. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, only to gather intelligence, not to kill suspected terrorists

Shapiro would likely disagree with limiting drone use to intelligence gathering only, as he has argued that targeted killings are a necessary part of counterterrorism strategy, referencing successful strikes against ISIS and al-Qaeda leaders. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, the military has no right to do so without a Congressional declaration of war

While Shapiro supports Congressional oversight, he has not advocated for requiring a formal declaration of war for targeted counterterrorism operations. He has supported executive authority to conduct such operations, as seen in his defense of actions taken by both Republican and Democratic presidents. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No

Shapiro has argued against isolationist or non-interventionist foreign policy stances, especially when it comes to combating terrorism. He would strongly disagree with a blanket prohibition on drone use in foreign countries. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.