Ben Shapiro argues that the rhetoric truly responsible for inciting violence, as evidenced by the shooter's manifesto, comes from figures like Jimmy Kimmel who have repeatedly accused Donald Trump of being a pedophile, a rapist, and a traitor. Shapiro presents clips of Kimmel making such accusations, asserting that this type of conspiratorial language creates the 'permission structure' for violence. He contrasts this with Kimmel's joke about Melania, which he deems tasteless but not a direct call to violence. The claim text concludes by stating that these specific, evidence-free accusations of profound evil are the real catalysts for dangerous actions.

Impact: High. This point directly links Kimmel's past statements to the shooter's manifesto, attempting to prove that Kimmel's rhetoric, not just his recent joke, is the actual danger. It aims to shift the focus of criticism from a single joke to a pattern of perceived malicious conspiracy-mongering.

In the source video, this keypoint occurs from 00:17:25 to 00:20:00.

Sources in support: Ben Shapiro (Host)

Sources against: Jimmy Kimmel (Late-night host)