The Ben Ferguson Podcast

1. Criticism of Government Programs

• Ben revisits the Obama-era Lifeline program, popularly dubbed the “Obama phone” initiative, alleging it was used to “buy votes.”
• A Florida CEO, Isa Asad, was sentenced to prison and fined $128 million for defrauding the Lifeline and PPP programs.
• The speaker claims this is just the “tip of the iceberg” in terms of fraud and corruption.

2. ICE Arrests...

1. Trump–EU Trade Deal

• Trump announces a historic trade agreement with the European Union.
• Key elements of the deal:
  • EU to purchase $750 billion in U.S. energy.
  • EU to invest an additional $600 billion in the U.S.
  • Zero tariffs on trade between the U.S. and EU.
  • A 15% flat tariff on automobiles and other goods.
  • EU to purchase hundreds of billions in U.S. military equipment.
• Trump claims this is “the bigges...

🕵️ FBI & Russia Investigation

• Discussion centers on new intelligence suggesting the FBI played a role in spreading the Trump-Russia collusion narrative before launching the Crossfire Hurricane probe.
• The hosts claim this was a coordinated effort involving the Clinton campaign, the Obama administration, and various intelligence agencies.
• Praise is given to John Ratcliffe for declassifying related documents.
• Andrew McCabe i...

🔍 1. Hillary Clinton and the Russia Hoax Allegations

• The hosts claim that newly declassified documents show Hillary Clinton personally approved a plan to link Donald Trump to Russian election interference in 2016.
• The plan was allegedly intended to distract from her own email scandal.
• The documents reportedly include emails involving George Soros’s Open Society Foundation and Clinton’s foreign policy advisor, Juli...

• Clinton's Alleged Approval of a Smear Campaign:

  • Hillary Clinton is said to have personally approved a plan proposed by her foreign policy advisor, Julianne Smith, to link Donald Trump to Russian election interference.
  • The plan aimed to distract from Clinton’s own email scandal and involved amplifying claims of Russian hacking.

• Emails from Leonard Bernardo (Open Society Foundations):

  • A July 27, 2016 ema...

🔍 1. Hillary Clinton and the Russia Hoax Allegations

• The hosts claim that newly declassified documents show Hillary Clinton personally approved a plan to link Donald Trump to Russian election interference in 2016.
• The plan was allegedly intended to distract from her own email scandal.
• The documents reportedly include emails involving George Soros’s Open Society Foundation and Clinton’s foreign policy advisor, Juli...

1. Donald Trump on Nancy Pelosi and Insider Trading

   • Trump calls for an investigation into Nancy Pelosi, alleging she and her husband profited from insider information.
   • He criticizes her unusually high stock market returns and questions how she amassed significant wealth on a government salary.
   • Pelosi responds in a CNN interview, denying wrongdoing and attributing investments to her husband.

2. Criticism of Pelosi&rsquo...

• Allegations by Donald Trump:

  • Former President Donald Trump is quoted calling for an investigation into Nancy Pelosi, accusing her of using insider information to amass wealth through stock trading.
  • He claims Pelosi has achieved returns “practically in the history of Wall Street” and suggests this is due to her access to non-public information.

• Financial Discrepancies Highlighted:

  • Pelosi’s g...

🇺🇸 U.S. Foreign Policy and Trade

• Donald Trump is quoted extensively, discussing potential meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, emphasizing a willingness to negotiate trade deals.
• Trump highlights past successes with trade agreements involving Japan, the Philippines, and the European Union, claiming they have opened markets for American goods.
• He defends the use of tariffs as a negotiation tool, citing a temporary 145%...

1. Trump's Trade Strategy & Tariffs

   • Trump discusses his willingness to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, emphasizing that Xi has requested the meeting.
   • He defends his use of tariffs, claiming they led to factory closures in China and better trade deals for the U.S.
   • He asserts that tariffs have generated massive revenue for the U.S., citing a $26 billion surplus as evidence.

2. International Trade Deals

   • M...

🛫 1. Aviation Safety and the Rotor Act

• Incident Overview: The discussion begins with a tragic aviation accident that occurred on January 29, involving a collision between an Army Blackhawk helicopter and an American Airlines plane over Ronald Reagan National Airport, resulting in 67 fatalities.
• Personal Connection: Senator Cruz recounts how his wife was scheduled to land at Reagan that night and was diverted, adding a persona...

1. ICE Arrests in Houston

   • Claims that over 214 undocumented immigrants charged or convicted of child sex offenses were arrested in Houston in the past six months.
   • Emphasizes that this number exceeds the total for the entire previous fiscal year.
   • Attributes the increase to a "whole-of-government" approach initiated under the Trump administration.

2. Profiles of Arrested Individuals

   • Lists several individuals by name...

1. ICE Arrests in Houston

• U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 214 illegal aliens in the Houston, Texas area over a six-month period.
• All individuals were charged or convicted of sex offenses involving minors.
• This number exceeds the total arrests for similar offenses in the entire previous fiscal year (211 arrests).
• The arrests are attributed to a multi-agency targeting initiative launched under the Trump a...

🛢️ 1. Trump-EU Historic Trade Deal

• Announcement: Former President Donald Trump announced a sweeping trade agreement with the European Union during a press conference at his Turnberry golf course in Scotland.
• Key Terms of the Deal:
  • The EU will purchase $750 billion worth of U.S. energy.
  • The EU will invest an additional $600 billion into the U.S. economy.
  • European countries will open their markets ...

1. Congressional Probe into Autopen Pardons

This section discusses a developing controversy involving:

• Senator Rand Paul raising concerns about the use of an autopen—a mechanical device used to sign documents—for issuing presidential pardons during the final months of President Joe Biden’s administration.
• Allegations that Anthony Fauci and Jill Biden (former First Lady) may be implicated in the probe, with qu...

🗳️ Democrats' Poll Numbers Plummeting

• A recent Wall Street Journal poll shows the Democratic Party's approval rating at its lowest in 35 years.
• Only 33% of voters view the party favorably, while 63% view it unfavorably.
• Cruz attributes this to the party being overtaken by extreme left-wing voices and unpopular stances on issues like:
  • Open borders
  • Defunding the police
  • Support for controversial protests
  • Gender and youth me...

• Hunter Biden’s Interview:

  • Described as erratic, profanity-laden, and revealing.
  • He criticizes Democrats for turning on his father.
  • Claims his father took Ambien before a debate, affecting his performance.

• Criticism of Democrats:

  • Accusations of hypocrisy, elitism, and racism.
  • Claims that Democrats exploit both African Americans and undocumented immigrants for political gain.

• Media & Book Cri...

1. Alleged Conspiracy Against Donald Trump

   • House Speaker Mike Johnson and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard are cited as claiming that Obama and his national security team orchestrated a plan to undermine Donald Trump during the 2016 election.
   • Gabbard reportedly declassified documents that she claims show “irrefutable evidence” of fabricated intelligence assessments linking Trump to Russian interfe...

🔹 Immigration and LA Mayor's Policy

• Criticism of Democratic policies regarding immigration, particularly focusing on Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
• Discussion of a new initiative to provide cash debit cards to undocumented immigrants who avoid work due to fear of ICE raids.
• The mayor claims the funding comes from philanthropic partners, not city funds.
• The segment portrays this as prioritizing undocumented immigrants over Amer...