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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Bevan Hurley

Democrat activist has microphone taken away from him as he challenges Ben Shapiro on ‘wokeness’

Young America’s Foundation

A Democratic activist had his microphone removed while trying to debate conservative commentator and “free speech warrior” Ben Shapiro about the definition of “wokeism”.

Mr Shapiro was speaking at a Young America’s Foundation event at Iowa State University on Tuesday when he got into a spirited discussion with a former Elizabeth Warren campaign staffer.

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