Ben Shapiro Criticizes Retirement, Calls for Higher Age Threshold

Controversial comments by the conservative host spark debate over the sustainability and importance of retirement.

Ben Shapiro, a wealthy vlogger and conservative talk show host, has sparked controversy by arguing against the concept of retirement, suggesting the retirement age in the U.S. should be raised above 65.
Shapiro criticizes the current retirement system as financially unsustainable, citing the increase in life expectancy since the establishment of Social Security.
He claims that retirement leads to a loss of purpose and a decline in health, suggesting that continuing to work can prevent these issues.
Critics accuse Shapiro of being out of touch with the realities faced by average Americans, highlighting the importance of retirement for health and well-being.
Experts counter Shapiro's claims, noting that federal entitlement programs are not fundamentally unstable and can be sustained with proper funding.