The Ben Ferguson Podcast

• Economic Success Narrative

  • Trump is lowering inflation, reducing prices, increasing wages, and boosting the stock market and retirement accounts.
  • He frames these outcomes as a reversal of what he calls “the disaster of Joe Biden and the radical left.”

• Border Security and Immigration

  • A major talking point is the assertion that Trump has fixed the U.S. border, contrasting it with what he describes ...

1. European Union vs. Elon Musk and Free Speech

• The EU fined Elon Musk’s platform X (formerly Twitter) $140 million under the Digital Services Act (DSA) for failing to comply with transparency and moderation requirements.
• Ben and the Senator argue this is an attack on free speech, claiming the EU wants to impose censorship globally, including on American platforms.
• They highlight a letter from the EU in August 2024 urgin...

1. Gas Prices and Affordability

• Key Data Points:
  • Biden-era peak: $5.16 per gallon (June 2022).
  • Current average: $2.90 per gallon (December update).
  • Diesel average: $3.67 per gallon.
• Regional Contrast: Southern and Midwestern states report prices below $2.50, while California remains high at $4.46.

2. Farm Aid and Trade Policy

• Main Argument: Trump proposes a $12 billion aid package for farmers impact...

• Sanctuary State Policies

  • Illinois is releasing over 1,800 illegal immigrants charged with crimes such as murder, assault, burglary, robbery, sex crimes, and drug offenses.
  • Illinois ignored more than 1,700 ICE detainers and released individuals back into communities.

• Specific Cases

  • Individuals like Victor Manuel Menendez Garcia (kidnapping), Juan Morales Martinez (fatal crash), and others accused of sexual as...

• Minnesota Fraud Scandal

  • Allegations of massive fraud in Minnesota’s federally funded nutrition programs during the COVID-19 pandemic, reportedly involving the nonprofit Feeding Our Future and members of the Somali community.
  • Claims that as much as $1 billion in taxpayer funds were stolen, with over 50 convictions already secured.
  • Criticism of Governor Tim Walz, a former vice-presidential candidate, for allegedly ig...

1) Media vs. Military: Narco‑Boat Strikes

• Central assertion: Media outlets (especially The Washington Post) allegedly “slandered” the military with false reporting about a U.S. strike on a Venezuelan drug boat; Senator Tom Cotton is quoted saying everyone on the boat was a “valid target” based on intelligence.
• Details cited:
  • References to NBC’s question about orders by Defense Secretary Pete ...

1. Trump Accounts Initiative

• Announcement: President Trump introduces “Trump Accounts,” a savings and investment program for children.
• Historic Donation: Michael and Susan Dell pledge $6.25 billion, giving $250 each to 25 million U.S. children.
• Purpose: To encourage early investing, financial literacy, and wealth-building for future generations.
• Structure: Accounts will be private property, controlled by guardians,...

• Case Details

  • The suspect, identified as Brian Cole Jr., is accused of planting pipe bombs near the Republican National Committee (RNC) and Democratic National Committee (DNC) buildings in Washington, D.C., on January 5, 2021.
  • Cole faces federal charges for transporting explosive devices and attempting to destroy property using explosives. Authorities say the bombs were viable and could have caused serious harm.

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• Whistleblower Allegations

  • Over 400 employees from the Minnesota Department of Health and Human Services claim they warned Governor Walz about the fraud early but faced retaliation instead of cooperation.
  • Allegations include monitoring, threats, and discrediting of fraud reports.

• Nature of the Fraud

  • Fraud reportedly involved members of the Somali diaspora misappropriating millions from Medicaid autism program...

• Recent attacks & immigration/vetting

  • Ben and Senator Cruz link a shooting of National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C. to failures in vetting Afghan nationals admitted under “Operation Allies Welcome,” asserting a broader pattern of violence from inadequately vetted immigrants. They cite a TikTok bomb-threat arrest in Texas and connect these incidents to Biden administration policies. 

• Bord...

1. DC Pipe Bomber Arrest

• Event: After nearly five years, Brian Cole Jr. was arrested for planting pipe bombs near the RNC and DNC headquarters on January 5, 2021.
• Details:
  • Bombs were placed the night before the January 6 Capitol protests.
  • FBI and DOJ under Trump-appointed leadership reopened the stalled investigation, using advanced technology and thorough evidence review.
  • No new tip led to the arrest; it was achieved thr...

1. Supreme Court Victory on Texas Redistricting

• The Supreme Court upheld Texas’s congressional redistricting map, rejecting challenges from Democrats.
• Framed as a “massive victory” for Trump and conservatives, reinforcing:
  • States’ rights and sovereignty
  • Legislative authority to draw maps without federal interference
• Political implications:
  • Secures Texas as a GOP stronghold for upcoming ...

• Pipe Bomber Arrest (Main News Story)

  • After nearly five years, the FBI arrested Brian J. Cole Jr., accused of planting pipe bombs near the DNC and RNC headquarters on January 5, 2021.
  • The discussion criticizes the Biden administration for delaying the investigation despite having evidence early on.
  • Quotes from Pam Bondi and Dan Bongino emphasize that the arrest was achieved through renewed focus under the Trump administra...

• Allegations of a Coup and Military Intervention

  • Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) has suggested the uniformed military might need to “help save” the country from President Donald Trump.
  • Warner’s comments are a call for a coup, emphasizing concerns about undermining the chain of command and threatening military personnel with future war crimes investigations.
  • Controversial U.S. military strikes against boats us...

• Affordability and Economic Policy

  • Trump says his administration is taking “historic action” to lower costs for American consumers.
  • Key measures include:
    • Rolling back fuel economy standards (terminating Biden-era CAFE standards).
    • Criticism of electric vehicle mandates and environmental regulations, calling them part of the “Green New Scam.”
    • Emphasis on keeping gasoline-powered cars widely avai...

1. Trump Accounts Initiative

• Announcement: President Trump introduces “Trump Accounts,” a savings and investment program for children.
• Historic Donation: Michael and Susan Dell pledge $6.25 billion, giving $250 each to 25 million U.S. children.
• Purpose: To encourage early investing, financial literacy, and wealth-building for future generations.
• Structure: Accounts will be private property, controlled by guardians,...

• Cabinet Meeting Transparency

  • We begin by highlighting a cabinet meeting led by President Donald Trump, portraying it as an example of transparency and decisive leadership.

• Narco-Terrorism and Drug Crisis

  • Drug cartels are responsible for killing Americans at a rate of nearly 300 per day through fentanyl and other substances.
  • These cartels have been designated as terrorist organizations, justifying military st...

Scott Jennings latest book: A Revolution of Common Sense: How Donald Trump Stormed Washington and Fought for Western Civilization

• Book Overview: Jennings explains the book’s premise, which chronicles Donald Trump’s second term, his governing style, and major policy initiatives.
• Behind-the-Scenes Insights: Jennings shares personal anecdotes about meeting Trump, interviewing cabinet members, and observing Oval Office...

• Accusations Against Democratic Lawmakers ("Seditious Six")

  • Six Democratic lawmakers attempted to incite a revolt within the U.S. Armed Forces against former President Donald Trump.
  • This is a sedition under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
  • Commentary from GOP figures like Brian Mast and Trey Gowdy is included, emphasizing loyalty to Trump and condemning the Democrats’ actions.

• Trump’s Healt...