Ben Shapiro’s campus speaking tour became a recurring flashpoint in 2016 as universities weighed security costs, student protests, and national media attention. The tour’s livestreams and highlight clips circulated widely across YouTube and Twitter, feeding a cycle of online mobilization that solidified Shapiro’s role as a leading conservative influencer while galvanizing student activists who opposed his appearances.
Ben Shapiro campus free speech tour escalates controversies
EventShapiro's 2016-2017 college speaking tour draws protests and amplifies debates about conservative voices on campus, reinforcing his role as a flashpoint in digital political media.
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September 15, 2016
Ben Shapiro campus free speech tour escalates controversies
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