Jeffrey Scott Shapiro

Jeffrey Scott Shapiro is an investigative journalist and former Washington, D.C. prosecutor who served as a White House appointed senior official at the U.S. Office of Cuba Broadcasting from 2017-2021. Mr. Shapiro has investigated and written about domestic and international criminal cases, conflicts and legality with an emphasis on Cuban and Russian affairs. He is now the assistant commentary editor for The Washington Times. He can be reached at jshapiro@washingtontimes.com.

Articles by Jeffrey Scott Shapiro

Red Dawn: The Sunshine State goes Republican

The 2022 midterm elections are over and the verdict is in: the Sunshine State has gone red. Published November 9, 2022

Will the real Val Demings please stand up?

Rep. Val Demings, a Democrat, wants Floridians to know that in her third congressional term, she's finally taking a stand in the decadeslong struggle for Cuban liberty. Published November 2, 2022

President DeSantis would be an inspiration to the nation

While more and more Americans wonder if Gov. Ron DeSantis could one day be President of the United States, those of us who elected him as our governor saw the makings of a great leader four years ago. Published September 20, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II, an embodiment of courage, dignity, and honor

Today, Queen Elizabeth II bids farewell to the people of England and passed away after seven decades as the country's monarch. Published September 8, 2022

A conversation with Biden’s alleged victim, Tara Reade

When Tara Reade's allegations about Joe Biden sexually assaulting her first surfaced during the last presidential election, her description of an power-driven misogynist didn't seem to fit the picture of the dull, gaffing politician. Published September 7, 2022

The tomb of Christopher Columbus

Bursts of sunlight pierced a vivid blue Spanish sky, and I could feel my temperature rising as I walked the cobblestone streets of Seville. Published July 26, 2022

Let’s celebrate Independence Day with our friends in Ukraine

As the Russian military continues to commit genocide and mass murder against the innocent people of Ukraine, there is one thing they have learned they can count on, their freedom loving friends in the United States of America. Published July 2, 2022

Celebrate American heroism with Tom Cruise in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

This summer Americans are experiencing something special, almost spiritual with the release of "Top Gun: Maverick." It's more than a film. It's an experience that inspires and empowers us. Published June 7, 2022

U.S. Agency for Global Media nominee Amanda Bennett should face tough questions

On June 7, the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee will take up the nomination of Amanda Bennett to head the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the $800 million "soft power" federal government media agency that broadcasts news overseas. Published June 6, 2022

Johnny Depp’s stand to preserve his presumption of innocence

When the Johnny Depp trial started, many wondered why he would risk more humiliation. I told them when a person is falsely accused, they will risk almost anything to reclaim their honor and identity. Published May 31, 2022

UFOs are a threat to national security

Last week, the House Intelligence Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Counterintelligence, and Counterproliferation held a hearing on UAPs -- unidentified aerial phenomena -- more commonly known as UFOs. Published May 24, 2022

Student loan forgiveness — for military and public service

Americans are understandably up in arms about inflation and rising gas prices, equally upset that President Joe Biden's plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loans it's unfair to taxpayers. Published May 16, 2022

U.S. soldiers should not be restrained from saving migrants drowning at the border

Last week, U.S. National Guardsmen and Mexican authorities witnessed a drowning migrant while crossing the Rio Grande river in Eagle Pass, Texas. Published May 9, 2022

Ukraine’s ‘Red Dawn’: Zelenskyy’s Wolverines are winning

Nearly four decades ago, John Milius shocked the world with "Red Dawn," the unforgettable story of a Soviet invasion of the United States. Published March 21, 2022

The pro-Russian war symbol ‘Z’ is the new swastika

Last week, I received an alarming, one-letter text message in response to a column I'd written condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine: "Z." Published March 15, 2022

Lindsey Graham was right: Deadly force to defend others is justifiable

Sen. Lindsey Graham recently came under fire for calling for a brave Russian soldier or citizen to remove President Vladimir Putin "by any means possible" to save their country and Ukraine. Russian Ambassador Anatoly Antonov has said Mr. Graham is promoting "terrorism" while some Americans have accused him of calling for a political "assassination." As a former Washington, D.C. prosecutor, I can safely say that under the law, they're wrong -- dead wrong. Published March 10, 2022