The Ben Ferguson Podcast
If you hate the liberal media but love the 47th President, than this is the podcast for you. Ben Ferguson brings you the commentary on the news that the biased media will not cover.
Episodes
1. Black Lives Matter Embezzlement Case
- Focuses on Reverend Tee Sharia Moore Dickerson, Executive Director of Black Lives Matter Oklahoma City, charged with:
- Wire fraud and money laundering involving $3.15 million in misappropriated funds.
- Allegations:
- Diverted bail funds and donations into personal accounts from 2020 to 2025.
- Spent money on luxury travel (Jamaica, Dominican Republic), retail shopping, food de...
1. Welfare Usage Among Somali Refugees
- Based on Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) data analyzed by the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS):
- 81% of Somali-headed households in Minnesota use one or more forms of welfare.
- Breakdown:
- 27% on cash welfare
- 54% on food stamps
- 73% on Medicaid
- For households with children, the numbers are even higher:
- 89% on welfare
- 86% on Medicaid
- 62% o...
1. National Security Concerns
- We open with alarming claims that 18,000 known or suspected terrorists have entered the U.S. during the Biden administration, allegedly due to lax border security.
- The source cited is testimony from Joe Kent, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing.
- Specific examples include Afghan nationals linked to terrorist organizations who entered ...
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Democratic Impeachment Strategy
The Democratic Party’s primary agenda is to impeach President Donald Trump and his cabinet members, this as an orchestrated effort or “designed coup.” Statements from Democratic representatives like Al Green and Shri Thanedar, who introduced impeachment articles against Trump and cabinet officials (e.g., Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy ...
- U.S. authorities, including the Coast Guard, FBI, Homeland Security, and Navy, seized the tanker in a coordinated operation. Video footage of the boarding was released publicly.
- Official Justification: The seizure was based on violations of U.S. sanctions and links to illicit oil networks supporting sanctioned entities, including Iran.
- Venezuelan Reaction: The Maduro government condemned the action as “international pira...
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Immigration Policy Debate
- Features remarks from Stephen Miller, former White House advisor, discussing immigration challenges, historical context, and policy proposals.
- Highlights concerns about illegal immigration, refugee fraud (particularly involving Somali immigrants), and cultural assimilation.
- References historical immigration acts (1924 and 1965) and argues for stricter quotas or a moratorium on immigration from &...
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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.”
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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...
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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.
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Specific Cases
- Individuals like Victor Manuel Menendez Garcia (kidnapping), Juan Morales Martinez (fatal crash), and others accused of sexual as...
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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,...
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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.
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Nature of the Fraud
- Fraud reportedly involved members of the Somali diaspora misappropriating millions from Medicaid autism program...
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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.
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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