Ben Shapiro (b. January 15, 1984) has Russian and Lithuanian roots. His mother is an executive with a TV company while his father, David is a composer. He was inclined towards music since childhood. He learned piano & violin and performed at the Israel Bonds Banquet at 12. He initially attended the Walter Reed Middle School. He skipped two grades and graduated from the Yeshiva University High School of Los Angeles at 16.
Ben is an American political commentator, public speaker, author, columnist, and lawyer. He is a firm supporter of conservatism or right-wing politics. He has written columns for several websites such as ABCNews.com and WorldNet Daily.com. He published his first book, Brainwashed: How Universities Indoctrinate America’s Youth at 20. Since then he has written many books.
The 39-year-old multi-talented is the editor-in-chief of the conservative news and opinion website The Daily Wire. He has drawn criticism for expressing his displeasure with the world’s Muslim population. His views on abortion restrictions, same-sex marriages, and gun rights have also landed him in hot water. Moreover, Ben Shapiro currently hosts a daily political podcast called The Ben Shapiro Show.
