The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson

1. Alleged Threat Against Donald Trump Kash Patel , former Trump official, claims the Secret Service discovered a “hunting stand” with a direct line of sight to where Trump exits Air Force One in Palm Beach, Florida. The FBI is investigating the incident, which is framed as a potential assassination attempt. This follows two previous alleged attempts on Trump’s life: The Butler,...

1. Allegations of George Soros Funding Anti-Trump “No Kings” Rallies Ben and Sen Cruz explain that recent anti-Trump rallies, branded as “No Kings,” were not grassroots movements but were funded by George Soros through his Open Society Foundations . They cite financial connections between Soros and progressive organizations like Indivisible , which allegedly helped organize...

🕊️ 1. The Charlie Kirk Memorial Segment The first half centers on Donald Trump posthumously awarding Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would have been his 32nd birthday. Trump delivered an emotional tribute , described Kirk as: A martyr for truth and freedom Comparable to Socrates, Saint Peter, Abraham Lincoln, and Martin Luther King Jr. The speech characterizes Kirk’s a...

1. Middle East Peace Agreement & U.S. Foreign Policy The discussion opens with praise for Donald Trump’s foreign policy —his “peace through strength” approach ended a two-year war, freed hostages, and prevented global instability. Trump is decisive and feared by America’s enemies (Iran, Hamas, China, Russia), contrasting with Biden, whom they describe as “we...

The Book and Its Premise (Order Eric's new Book HERE!) Under Siege is presented as Eric Trump’s account of what is “the greatest governmental corruption this nation has ever seen.” Trump and is family were victims of political persecution, media bias, and systemic weaponization of institutions. Claims of Government “Weaponization” Eric Trump accuses the DOJ, FBI, and...

The Book and Its Premise (Order Eric's new Book HERE!) Under Siege is presented as Eric Trump’s account of what is “the greatest governmental corruption this nation has ever seen.” Trump and is family were victims of political persecution, media bias, and systemic weaponization of institutions. Claims of Government “Weaponization” Eric Trump accuses the DOJ, FBI, and...

1. DHS and Cartel Threats Shifts focus to U.S. homeland security. Reports that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has identified Mexican cartel-linked bounties placed on ICE and Border Patrol officers . Describes a tiered bounty system — $2,000 for doxing agents, up to $50,000 for assassinations. Blames cartels, street gangs (e.g., Latin Kings), and “Democrat leaders” for...

Political Discussion – “Schumer Shutdown”: Ferguson argues that Democrats , led by Senator Chuck Schumer , are responsible for keeping the government closed. They portray Republicans as trying to reopen the government, while Democrats allegedly refuse. President Trump is praised for redirecting Defense Department funds to pay service members during the shutdown — presented...

In this hard-hitting episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz , Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson pull back the curtain on the real reason behind the government shutdown: Democrat obstruction. Led by Senator Chuck Schumer, the Left is accused of deliberately keeping the government closed to push a radical agenda — including taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal immigrants. Cruz and Ferguson highlig...

1. Hi storic Peace Agreement Israel and Hamas ending a war that began in October 2023. We celebrate Trump’s role in brokering the deal, presenting it as a moment of global significance—“the end of the age of terror and death” and “a new dawn for the Middle East.” 2. Key Events Described Hostage exchange: Hamas releases the final 20 living Israeli hostages; Israe...

Hostage Release Operation The Red Cross is facilitating the transfer of hostages held underground in Gaza for over two years. The first seven hostages have been handed over, with the full release expected by noon (Israel time) . In exchange, Israel is releasing about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners , including: 250 serving long sentences, 1,700 detained during the conflict, and The remains of 28 decea...

BREAKING NEWS : 7 of the 20 October 7 hostages RELEASED! Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson praise Trump’s leadership , portraying him as uniquely capable of achieving peace through strength. They contrast this with Biden’s and Obama’s foreign policy , which they characterize as weak and enabling of terrorism. The Red Cross is facilitating the transfer of hostages held underground in Gaza...

1. FBI Spied on Republicans: The FBI performed a “toll analysis” (a term for examining phone call records and metadata) on eight Republican senators and one congressman. This was supposedly part of a secretive investigation codenamed “Arctic Frost” . The surveillance allegedly occurred after Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago raid and during Jack Smith’s investigation in...

1. “Blue City Chaos” and Crime Policies Discussion of a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing about crime in major U.S. cities. The claim: 18 of the 20 most crime-ridden cities are run by Democrats. Criticism of “Soros-backed” district attorneys and “soft-on-crime” policies, particularly around bail reform, downgrading felonies, and early release of offenders. Exam...

Story 1 – “FBI Abuse and Cover-Up” FBI Director Kash Patel has fired agents involved in  tracking phone calls of eight Republican senators and one congressman during a supposed investigation led by Special Counsel Jack Smith . It describes a hidden vault of subpoenaed communication records , suggesting a deliberate cover-up under the previous administration’s Departmen...

Israel Hamas Peace Deal Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire and peace plan proposed by President Donald Trump. The agreement was reportedly signed in Egypt , with multiple Arab nations participating in mediation (Qatar, Egypt, Turkey). Hostage releases are a central part of the deal, including both living captives and the return of bodies of those killed since the October 7, 2023 attacks. Trump is quo...

Blame on Democrats: The term “Schumer Shutdown” is updated to “Schumer–Hakeem Jeffries Shutdown.” Jeffries is criticized for rejecting a one-year ACA subsidy extension that could have reopened the government. The commentary accuses Democrats of “orchestrating” the shutdown for political leverage. Defense of Republicans and Trump: Quotes from Donald Trump e...

1. FBI Spied on Republicans: The FBI performed a “toll analysis” (a term for examining phone call records and metadata) on eight Republican senators and one congressman. This was supposedly part of a secretive investigation codenamed “Arctic Frost” . The surveillance allegedly occurred after Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago raid and during Jack Smith’s investigation in...

Media Bias Allegation: The mainstream media serves as “state-sponsored media for the Democratic Party.” A montage contrasting Democratic reactions to Trump’s indictment with those to Comey’s indictment , to highlight double standards. Democrats and the media defend Comey while condemning Trump under similar legal circumstances, framing this as proof of political bias and er...

1. The “Schumer Shutdown” We begin with the ongoing government shutdown as the fault of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and the Democratic Party. They claim Democrats are panicking and have no political “off-ramp,” predicting that the standoff will end with “complete capitulation” from Democrats. The conversation includes discussion of polling data (alleged...

Cause of Shutdown: Shutdown occurred after Congress failed to pass funding past September 30. Cruz argues Democrats deliberately blocked a CR to appease their progressive base. Senate Dynamics: A CR passed the House but failed in the Senate, receiving 55 votes instead of the required 60. Three Democrats (Fetterman, Cortez Masto, Angus King) voted with Republicans to keep government open. Partisan...

Accusations of Democratic Extremism Ben and Sen Cruz call out Democrats for using inflammatory language (e.g., calling Republicans “fascists,” ICE “Gestapo,” or U.S. politics a “supervillain convention”). They argue this rhetoric contributes to real-world violence, citing examples like the assassination of Charlie Kirk, attacks on ICE facilities, and other incid...

Federal Funds for Illegal Immigrants The piece argues that contrary to public statements, federal tax dollars do go to undocumented immigrants through: Emergency Medicaid (covering ER and maternity care). Improper state claims , citing California as an example. Democratic Shutdown Demands It lists alleged Democratic demands to prevent a shutdown, portraying them negatively: Free healthcare for und...

Government Shutdown Narrative Democrats blamed for deliberately causing the shutdown for political reasons. Framed as Chuck Schumer’s attempt to appeal to progressive factions like AOC. House Republicans passed a “clean CR” (continuing resolution) to keep government funding stable, but Democrats rejected it. Healthcare for Illegal Immigrants Democrats WANT taxpayer-funded healthc...

Main Themes Blame Assignment: the government shutdown is caused by Democrats, specifically Chuck Schumer, to avoid pressure from progressive figures like AOC. Media Criticism: Mainstream media portrays shutdowns emotionally (e.g., TSA officers, families struggling) to support Democrats’ narrative. Lawmakers & Paychecks: Criticizes Democratic lawmakers who refuse to withhold their pay dur...