In Honor of Ben Sasse

This episode of Blog & Mablog is a reflective tribute to Ben Sasse, written in honor of his public battle with late-stage cancer and his recent death. The host, drawing on theological and philosophical insights from Augustine, de Gaulle, and Scripture, explores how Sasse’s final days have revealed a profound moral and spiritual clarity that transcends past political disagreements. Though the host initially opposed Sasse’s 2016 write-in vote due to his eventual support for Trump’s impeachment—a decision that alienated many conservatives—they now affirm that Sasse’s courage, humility, and faith in the face of death elevate him beyond partisan judgment. The piece argues that Sasse’s moral failure on the impeachment vote was not a sign of hypocrisy or weakness, but a mistake rooted in a sincere, if misguided, commitment to civic norms. The host contrasts this with the deeper moral rot they see in the progressive establishment’s actions—such as multiple election-related attacks on Trump—suggesting that the real threat to civic comity has come from the left, not the right. Ultimately, the episode calls for a reevaluation of political loyalty through the lens of eternity, where faith, not ideology, becomes the true measure of a man’s character.