Leeya Eliana Shapiro Faced Serious Medical Issues at a Young Age

Leeya Eliana Shapiro is the daughter of Ben Shapiro. She grew up knowing the nature of her father's job and became outspoken at a young age. Some of her witty remarks are shared on Ben's social media account.

Ben Shapiro made his name known when he began his career as a controversial political commentator and US conservative pundit.

Beyond his career, he is a loving husband and father to three children, including his daughter, Leeya Eliana Shapiro.

Leeya is the older child of Ben and his wife, Mor Shapiro. As the daughter of a man involved in politics, Leeya sometimes shares her two cents on related matters.

Leeya Eliana Shapiro Underwent Major Surgery in Early Childhood

Leeya was born to the Shapiros in 2014 after 26 hours of labor. Six days after her birth, Leeya's parents penned a sweet letter to memorialize their dreams for their daughter. The couple wrote:

“You may not always agree with everything we do [...], and you're going to realize that Daddy and Mommy are just human beings trying their best. But we will do our best to ensure that you understand that we love you more than anything.”

Leeya's parents met through Ben's younger sister and had a Jewish wedding ceremony in 2008, a year after their engagement. Since tying the knot, the couple hoped they would be parents to kids who appreciated freedom and had strong faith.

In 2016, Leeya became an older sister to her baby brother, and four years later, their family welcomed another beautiful baby girl.

While Leeya is now a healthy little girl, she previously battled medical issues. In 2015, after his daughter contracted whooping cough, Ben encouraged parents to have their kids vaccinated.

Two years later, Leeya underwent open-heart surgery because of a hole in her heart. Although the operation was a success, not many details were disclosed to the public.

Leeya Eliana Shapiro Had Her Opinion about Politics as a Four-Year-Old

Leeya is growing up to be a brave and outspoken person. At four years old, she already had interesting conversations with her father that Ben shared on his social media. After asking Leeya how Americans should vote, she replied:

"If we reduced the size and scope of government to its original Constitutional role, fewer Americans would be emotionally invested in election outcomes, and partisan polarization would naturally recede."

Ben also shared another conversation he had with Leeya on social media, where he asked her if she would rather have a job or become a mother. His daughter chose the latter for the sole reason that she wanted to cuddle her kids.

Leeya and Her Family Have a Reason to Remain Private

As an opinionated and outspoken person when it comes to politics, Ben has met several critics. Some of the comments made on his show and podcast have also put a target on his back by people who were either offended or don't agree.

In 2019, Leeya's father and their entire family received death threats. Fortunately, the suspect had been arrested as the threats were rather serious.

Because of the nature of his job, Ben refrains from posting photos of family members online and sharing too much information about them during interviews. The privacy allows Leeya and her siblings to live peacefully.

Although Leeya was born in California, her parents relocated in 2020. Admittedly, her father was heartbroken to leave the city he grew up in because the benefits of living in the state had declined while the costs increased.

Ben's decision is also what he believes is best for his children. "I want them to grow up in a community with a future, with more freedom and safety than I grew up with," he said.

Like Ben, his sister, Abigail Shapiro, is also outspoken as a conservative influencer and blogger. Her online posts are sometimes controversial as well, but not as much as her brother's.