Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro, speaking at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest on December 19, 2025, stressed the importance of evidence when evaluating conspiracy claims. While acknowledging that real conspiracies do exist, Shapiro pointed to Russiagate as a verified example, citing the 2019-2023 Durham investigation into FBI misconduct as proof of wrongdoing.

In his address, Shapiro criticized media figures, including Tucker Carlson, for promoting unsubstantiated theories surrounding events such as Jeffrey Epstein, arguing that speculation without documentation undermines public trust. He also noted instances of government malfeasance, such as COVID-19 policy suppressions, as legitimate examples of wrongdoing that can be factually demonstrated, emphasizing the necessity of relying on credible evidence in political discourse.