March 4, 2025 • 11 mins
1. Trump's Address to Congress:
- Donald Trump is set to address a joint session of Congress and the American people. This is his first Congressional address of his second presidency.
- He plans to discuss various topics, including his administration's achievements and future plans.
- Key themes include the extension of his 2016 tax cuts, securing the US-Mexico border, and stopping the flow of fentanyl.
2. US-Ukraine Relations:
- Trump recently had a contentious meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky, leading to a suspension of US military aid to Ukraine.
- We highlight Trump's criticism of Zelensky and the potential impact on Ukraine's defense against Russian forces.
- European leaders, including French President Macron, are concerned about this shift in US foreign policy.
3. FBI's Major Arrests:
- The new FBI director, Kash Patel, announced the apprehension of eight Mexicans wanted for murder and major drug trafficking.
- Among those arrested are Rafael Caro Quintero and Jose Hernandez, both former FBI Top Ten Most Wanted fugitives.
- The arrests are part of Trump's promise to go after cartel members and declare them terrorist organizations.
4. Domestic Achievements:
- Trump's administration has seen a significant drop in illegal border crossings and has made strides in government efficiency under Elon Musk's leadership.
- Trump plans to discuss tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China, which he believes will benefit the US economy.
5. Public Perception:
- We note a shift in public perception of Trump, with many Americans enjoying his current approach compared to his first term.
- It emphasizes Trump's commitment to fulfilling his campaign promises and his enjoyment in serving the American people.
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Speaker 1 (00:01):
Well, I just think you should be more appreciative because
this country has stuck with them through thick and thin.
They were less smarter than Joe Biden because Joe Biden
didn't have a clue. He just gave money hand over
a fish.
Speaker 2 (00:11):
And they're losing thousands of soldiers a week and I
want to see it stop.
Speaker 3 (00:16):
You're listening to the forty seven Morning Update with Ben Ferguson.
Speaker 2 (00:19):
Good Tuesday morning, Ben Ferguson with you, and these are
the big stories we're talking about on the forty seven
Morning Update. First up, Donald Trump has set to address
a joint session of Congress tonight.
Speaker 1 (00:30):
So what is the President going to say to you?
Speaker 2 (00:33):
I have those details exclusively for you in just a moment. Also,
cartel members are being arrested by the FBI. Why was
this happening for the last four years under Biden? Harris?
Speaker 1 (00:45):
I have that as well.
Speaker 2 (00:46):
And finally, Donald Trump decides to stop military funding for
Ukraine and Democrats react with rage and anger. It's the
forty seven Morning Update and it starts right now. Story
number one, Donald Trump will be addressing a joint session
of Congress tonight, and more important than that, he'll be
addressing the American people. Now, in politics, momentum is everything,
(01:09):
and right now the American people are behind Donald Trump.
So what can you expect this evening from the President. Well,
Donald Trump said he vows to tell it like it
is when talking to you, the American people. This will
be Donald Trump's first Congressional address of his second presidency,
and he understands it is an important one.
Speaker 1 (01:29):
Now.
Speaker 2 (01:29):
This also is a speech that he will give just
four days after he said Zelensky, well, get the hell
out of the White House. After that exchange with the
President and the Vice President J. D. Vance and Marco Rubio,
the Secretary of State, Donald Trump and Vance, as you know,
called Zelensky disrespectful during their White House meeting Friday over
(01:49):
bringing an end to the Russian Ukraine War. Now, before
the fallout, the Ukrainian president had been expected to sign
a major mineral deal with the United States of America.
They would also clearly give protection to Ukraine. Minutes before
his big post on True Social Trump wrote, the only
president who gave none of Ukraine's land of Putin's Russia
(02:11):
is President Donald J.
Speaker 1 (02:12):
Trump.
Speaker 2 (02:13):
Remember that when the weak and ineffective Democrats criticize in
the fake news gladly puts out.
Speaker 1 (02:19):
Anything they say.
Speaker 2 (02:21):
Reports on Monday said Trump was expected to meet with
top aids to also bring suspension of US military aid
to Ukraine.
Speaker 1 (02:30):
I'll have more on that for you in a moment.
Speaker 2 (02:33):
But what we do know is this, the Republican led
House and Senate, they are listening to the President for
leadership as they're trying to hammer out a major budget
legislation package that supports Donald Trump's agenda, including the extension
of his twenty sixteen Trump tax cuts, as well as
securing the US Mexico border and stopping the flow of fetnyl.
(02:56):
During his speech to Congress will be themes I've been
told by several at the White House. Now, during Trump's
first month in office, illegal border crossings drop to their
lowest levels in more than two decades, that according to
government statistics. Now, with his Department of Government Efficiency, headed
by Elon Muss, creating much fanfare due to the staff
(03:17):
cuts and the findings of massive waste, fraud and abuse,
there is assurances that Donald Trump will also address exactly
what DOGE has done for the American people. Now, finally,
you can also expect the President to talk about his
tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada and an additional
tariff on China. Trump has said the tariffs will go
(03:39):
into effect Tuesday if there is no movement from other
countries to get better deals with the United States, and
it is something that he will proudly talk about as
he addresses Congress. Now, one final point that you should
also make note of watching when the President speaks tonight,
is honestly just how excited he is and how much
(04:00):
funn he's having doing what the American people have told
him to do. There does seem to be a very
different Donald Trump this time than what we saw in
twenty sixteen, and that is something that many Americans are
saying they're enjoying watching.
Speaker 1 (04:14):
Next story number two.
Speaker 2 (04:16):
One of the most important campaign promises from Donald Trump
was that if he was elected, he was going to
go after the cartel members and declare that they are
terrorist organizations. He promised to do more to keep Americans
safe from these terrorist organizations, and well, they're paying off
right away. The new FBI director Caspttel announced the apprehension
(04:37):
of eight Mexicans wanted for murder and major drug trafficking.
The federal Bureau of Investigations announcing that the agency took
into United States, cussing the eight men from Mexico wanted
by the FBI for murder and drug trafficking charges this week.
In fact, two were FBI top ten most wanted fear
(05:00):
fugitives quote, the FBI and our partners will scour the
ends of the earth to bring terris and cartel members
to justice. Cashpitel said in a statement, the error of
harming Americans and walking free is over. The eight men
included Rafael Caro Quintero, a former FBI top ten most
(05:23):
Wanted fugitive, wanted for his alleged involvement in the kidnapping
and the murder of Drug Enforcement Administration special Agent Salazar
back in nineteen eighty five. The FBI said that Quintero
is widely regarded as one of the Mexican godfathers of
drug trafficking and helped to form the Guadalajara Cartel in
(05:45):
the late nineteen seventies. Allegedly, he had become one of
the primary suppliers of heroin, cocaine, and marijuana.
Speaker 1 (05:53):
The US and.
Speaker 2 (05:54):
Oversaw the cartel in Costa Rica and at the US
Mexico border. Another major rests was a man by the
name of Jose Hernandez, also known as Elgato. He is
another former FBI Top ten most Wanted fugitive who has
also been apprehended. He is allegedly responsible for stalking and
orchestrating the murder for hire of a forty three year
(06:17):
old male victim in May of twenty thirteen in South Lake, Texas.
According to the FBI, Hernandez previously held a high level
position in the BLO drug cartel and is believed to
have overseen the importation of large quantities of cocaine into
the US, as well as committing violent acts within the
(06:39):
Republic of Mexico and within the US to maintain his
organization's power and status. He was arrested January the seventh
of twenty twenty three in Mexico. Now the case was
investigated by the FBI and now they have him in custody,
also charging him for Inner States stalking and conspiracy to
(07:02):
commit murder for higher Now, these are just two of
the ten major arrests, and the question that every American
should be asking right now is this, Why is it
that so many of these people were allowed to walk
free Among US and around the world and to terrorize
Americans under the previous administration. Yes, it really does come
(07:23):
down to leadership because when the president changed and he
started making changes at the FBI. Now it is clear
that these cartel terrorists are on notice that we're coming
for you.
Speaker 3 (07:35):
And finally, story number three.
Speaker 2 (07:37):
In a major move, President Trump has halted We've now
being told all weapon sales to Ukraine. We also are
being told that Donald Trump is considering freezing weapons shipments
from the US stockpiles. This coming from a Wall Street
Journal exclusive. Let me give you some more of the background.
The Trump administration, they have confirmed, has halted new weapon
(07:58):
sales to Ukraine and they are contemplating freezing all shipments
from US stockpiles, actions that could significantly impair Ukraine's defense
against Russian forces. This decision follows a contentious Oval Office
meeting between Trump and Zlensky, during which Trump criticizes Zlenski's
assertion that the wars end might be distant and suggested
(08:21):
the US military aid could be suspended if Ukraine does
not actively pursue peace negotiations with the US. Now, the
suspension includes halting new deals through the US Foreign Military
financing system, which is vital for maintaining Ukraine's military capabilities.
Analysts are warning that without US support, Ukraine's ability to
(08:43):
resist Russian aggression could be severely compromised. European allies and
Ukraine's defense industry may partially be able to compensate. We're
also hearing at this hour, but the loss of advanced
US weaponry presents a significant challenge. European leaders have expresed
concern over the shift in US foreign policy. The French
(09:03):
President Macron has proposed a temporary truce to facilitate the
negotiations with Europe, showing willingness to support peacekeeping efforts, although
Trump remains resistance to any US government involvement. European officials
are advocating for a truce and calling for US European unity,
while Trump has signaled that Zelensky must agree to a
(09:25):
ceasefire on US terms or face potential consequences. Now, the
Trump administration and these recent actions indicate a significant shift
in the US foreign policy regarding the Russia Ukraine conflict,
especially after the way that Zelensky acted in the Oval office,
making it very clear he is profiting off war and
(09:45):
has no intention of stopping this war or negotiating for
peace now. This move also puts Zelensky in an awkward
situation with the Ukrainian citizens.
Speaker 1 (09:56):
There has not been an election there since the war
broke out.
Speaker 2 (09:59):
Many believe the he is a dictator, a de facto
leader of the country, because no one really knows who
supports him. And if you're a citizen in Ukraine and
you see that the number one thing that is keeping
you somewhat safe, which is US military armory, and you're
going to lose that, then the people in Ukraine may
(10:20):
turn against Zolensky. This is the first time we've seen
major leaders in Ukraine standing up to Zolensky. The question
now will be what will happen in the days and
weeks ahead as the man who says he's in charge
of Ukraine returns now. Zelensky has been blasted by Ukrainian
lawmakers for the first time publicly for arguing with President Trump,
(10:40):
because even they understand just how important the relationship is.
A prominent Ukrainian lawmaker declared it was absolute idiocy for
President Zelensky to openly argue with the US President Trump
in front of the world during their oval office meeting
on Friday. The member of the Parliament in Kiev lamented
that Ukrainian's relationship with Trump came to an end on
(11:01):
Friday after a heated White House meeting, and he accused
Zolensky of not understanding what leadership actually looks like. He
went on to write on Facebook, absolute idiocy to start
arguing all caps where the President of the United States
in front of the cameras, adding that it can be
done and probably should be done, but not in front
(11:22):
of the cameras. It's the first time we've seen major
leaders in Ukraine standing up to Zolensky. The question now
will be what will happen in the days and weeks
ahead as the man who says he's in charge of
Ukraine returns.
Speaker 3 (11:36):
Thank you for listening to the forty seven Morning Update
with Ben Ferguson. Please make sure you hit subscribe wherever
you're listening to this podcast right now and for more
in depth news, also subscribe to the Ben Ferguson podcast
and we will see you back here tomorrow.
Well, I just think you should be more appreciative because
this country has stuck with them through thick and thin.
They were less smarter than Joe Biden because Joe Biden
didn't have a clue. He just gave money hand over
a fish.
Speaker 2 (00:11):
And they're losing thousands of soldiers a week and I
want to see it stop.
Speaker 3 (00:16):
You're listening to the forty seven Morning Update with Ben Ferguson.
Speaker 2 (00:19):
Good Tuesday morning, Ben Ferguson with you, and these are
the big stories we're talking about on the forty seven
Morning Update. First up, Donald Trump has set to address
a joint session of Congress tonight.
Speaker 1 (00:30):
So what is the President going to say to you?
Speaker 2 (00:33):
I have those details exclusively for you in just a moment. Also,
cartel members are being arrested by the FBI. Why was
this happening for the last four years under Biden? Harris?
Speaker 1 (00:45):
I have that as well.
Speaker 2 (00:46):
And finally, Donald Trump decides to stop military funding for
Ukraine and Democrats react with rage and anger. It's the
forty seven Morning Update and it starts right now. Story
number one, Donald Trump will be addressing a joint session
of Congress tonight, and more important than that, he'll be
addressing the American people. Now, in politics, momentum is everything,
(01:09):
and right now the American people are behind Donald Trump.
So what can you expect this evening from the President. Well,
Donald Trump said he vows to tell it like it
is when talking to you, the American people. This will
be Donald Trump's first Congressional address of his second presidency,
and he understands it is an important one.
Speaker 1 (01:29):
Now.
Speaker 2 (01:29):
This also is a speech that he will give just
four days after he said Zelensky, well, get the hell
out of the White House. After that exchange with the
President and the Vice President J. D. Vance and Marco Rubio,
the Secretary of State, Donald Trump and Vance, as you know,
called Zelensky disrespectful during their White House meeting Friday over
(01:49):
bringing an end to the Russian Ukraine War. Now, before
the fallout, the Ukrainian president had been expected to sign
a major mineral deal with the United States of America.
They would also clearly give protection to Ukraine. Minutes before
his big post on True Social Trump wrote, the only
president who gave none of Ukraine's land of Putin's Russia
(02:11):
is President Donald J.
Speaker 1 (02:12):
Trump.
Speaker 2 (02:13):
Remember that when the weak and ineffective Democrats criticize in
the fake news gladly puts out.
Speaker 1 (02:19):
Anything they say.
Speaker 2 (02:21):
Reports on Monday said Trump was expected to meet with
top aids to also bring suspension of US military aid
to Ukraine.
Speaker 1 (02:30):
I'll have more on that for you in a moment.
Speaker 2 (02:33):
But what we do know is this, the Republican led
House and Senate, they are listening to the President for
leadership as they're trying to hammer out a major budget
legislation package that supports Donald Trump's agenda, including the extension
of his twenty sixteen Trump tax cuts, as well as
securing the US Mexico border and stopping the flow of fetnyl.
(02:56):
During his speech to Congress will be themes I've been
told by several at the White House. Now, during Trump's
first month in office, illegal border crossings drop to their
lowest levels in more than two decades, that according to
government statistics. Now, with his Department of Government Efficiency, headed
by Elon Muss, creating much fanfare due to the staff
(03:17):
cuts and the findings of massive waste, fraud and abuse,
there is assurances that Donald Trump will also address exactly
what DOGE has done for the American people. Now, finally,
you can also expect the President to talk about his
tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada and an additional
tariff on China. Trump has said the tariffs will go
(03:39):
into effect Tuesday if there is no movement from other
countries to get better deals with the United States, and
it is something that he will proudly talk about as
he addresses Congress. Now, one final point that you should
also make note of watching when the President speaks tonight,
is honestly just how excited he is and how much
(04:00):
funn he's having doing what the American people have told
him to do. There does seem to be a very
different Donald Trump this time than what we saw in
twenty sixteen, and that is something that many Americans are
saying they're enjoying watching.
Speaker 1 (04:14):
Next story number two.
Speaker 2 (04:16):
One of the most important campaign promises from Donald Trump
was that if he was elected, he was going to
go after the cartel members and declare that they are
terrorist organizations. He promised to do more to keep Americans
safe from these terrorist organizations, and well, they're paying off
right away. The new FBI director Caspttel announced the apprehension
(04:37):
of eight Mexicans wanted for murder and major drug trafficking.
The federal Bureau of Investigations announcing that the agency took
into United States, cussing the eight men from Mexico wanted
by the FBI for murder and drug trafficking charges this week.
In fact, two were FBI top ten most wanted fear
(05:00):
fugitives quote, the FBI and our partners will scour the
ends of the earth to bring terris and cartel members
to justice. Cashpitel said in a statement, the error of
harming Americans and walking free is over. The eight men
included Rafael Caro Quintero, a former FBI top ten most
(05:23):
Wanted fugitive, wanted for his alleged involvement in the kidnapping
and the murder of Drug Enforcement Administration special Agent Salazar
back in nineteen eighty five. The FBI said that Quintero
is widely regarded as one of the Mexican godfathers of
drug trafficking and helped to form the Guadalajara Cartel in
(05:45):
the late nineteen seventies. Allegedly, he had become one of
the primary suppliers of heroin, cocaine, and marijuana.
Speaker 1 (05:53):
The US and.
Speaker 2 (05:54):
Oversaw the cartel in Costa Rica and at the US
Mexico border. Another major rests was a man by the
name of Jose Hernandez, also known as Elgato. He is
another former FBI Top ten most Wanted fugitive who has
also been apprehended. He is allegedly responsible for stalking and
orchestrating the murder for hire of a forty three year
(06:17):
old male victim in May of twenty thirteen in South Lake, Texas.
According to the FBI, Hernandez previously held a high level
position in the BLO drug cartel and is believed to
have overseen the importation of large quantities of cocaine into
the US, as well as committing violent acts within the
(06:39):
Republic of Mexico and within the US to maintain his
organization's power and status. He was arrested January the seventh
of twenty twenty three in Mexico. Now the case was
investigated by the FBI and now they have him in custody,
also charging him for Inner States stalking and conspiracy to
(07:02):
commit murder for higher Now, these are just two of
the ten major arrests, and the question that every American
should be asking right now is this, Why is it
that so many of these people were allowed to walk
free Among US and around the world and to terrorize
Americans under the previous administration. Yes, it really does come
(07:23):
down to leadership because when the president changed and he
started making changes at the FBI. Now it is clear
that these cartel terrorists are on notice that we're coming
for you.
Speaker 3 (07:35):
And finally, story number three.
Speaker 2 (07:37):
In a major move, President Trump has halted We've now
being told all weapon sales to Ukraine. We also are
being told that Donald Trump is considering freezing weapons shipments
from the US stockpiles. This coming from a Wall Street
Journal exclusive. Let me give you some more of the background.
The Trump administration, they have confirmed, has halted new weapon
(07:58):
sales to Ukraine and they are contemplating freezing all shipments
from US stockpiles, actions that could significantly impair Ukraine's defense
against Russian forces. This decision follows a contentious Oval Office
meeting between Trump and Zlensky, during which Trump criticizes Zlenski's
assertion that the wars end might be distant and suggested
(08:21):
the US military aid could be suspended if Ukraine does
not actively pursue peace negotiations with the US. Now, the
suspension includes halting new deals through the US Foreign Military
financing system, which is vital for maintaining Ukraine's military capabilities.
Analysts are warning that without US support, Ukraine's ability to
(08:43):
resist Russian aggression could be severely compromised. European allies and
Ukraine's defense industry may partially be able to compensate. We're
also hearing at this hour, but the loss of advanced
US weaponry presents a significant challenge. European leaders have expresed
concern over the shift in US foreign policy. The French
(09:03):
President Macron has proposed a temporary truce to facilitate the
negotiations with Europe, showing willingness to support peacekeeping efforts, although
Trump remains resistance to any US government involvement. European officials
are advocating for a truce and calling for US European unity,
while Trump has signaled that Zelensky must agree to a
(09:25):
ceasefire on US terms or face potential consequences. Now, the
Trump administration and these recent actions indicate a significant shift
in the US foreign policy regarding the Russia Ukraine conflict,
especially after the way that Zelensky acted in the Oval office,
making it very clear he is profiting off war and
(09:45):
has no intention of stopping this war or negotiating for
peace now. This move also puts Zelensky in an awkward
situation with the Ukrainian citizens.
Speaker 1 (09:56):
There has not been an election there since the war
broke out.
Speaker 2 (09:59):
Many believe the he is a dictator, a de facto
leader of the country, because no one really knows who
supports him. And if you're a citizen in Ukraine and
you see that the number one thing that is keeping
you somewhat safe, which is US military armory, and you're
going to lose that, then the people in Ukraine may
(10:20):
turn against Zolensky. This is the first time we've seen
major leaders in Ukraine standing up to Zolensky. The question
now will be what will happen in the days and
weeks ahead as the man who says he's in charge
of Ukraine returns now. Zelensky has been blasted by Ukrainian
lawmakers for the first time publicly for arguing with President Trump,
(10:40):
because even they understand just how important the relationship is.
A prominent Ukrainian lawmaker declared it was absolute idiocy for
President Zelensky to openly argue with the US President Trump
in front of the world during their oval office meeting
on Friday. The member of the Parliament in Kiev lamented
that Ukrainian's relationship with Trump came to an end on
(11:01):
Friday after a heated White House meeting, and he accused
Zolensky of not understanding what leadership actually looks like. He
went on to write on Facebook, absolute idiocy to start
arguing all caps where the President of the United States
in front of the cameras, adding that it can be
done and probably should be done, but not in front
(11:22):
of the cameras. It's the first time we've seen major
leaders in Ukraine standing up to Zolensky. The question now
will be what will happen in the days and weeks
ahead as the man who says he's in charge of
Ukraine returns.
Speaker 3 (11:36):
Thank you for listening to the forty seven Morning Update
with Ben Ferguson. Please make sure you hit subscribe wherever
you're listening to this podcast right now and for more
in depth news, also subscribe to the Ben Ferguson podcast
and we will see you back here tomorrow.
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