The Ben Ferguson Podcast
Gas Prices Plummet, DHS Offers Cash to Leave: Trump’s Double Holiday Surprise
1. Self-Deportation Program Policy Details: Department of Homeland Security offers $3,000 holiday stipend for illegal immigrants who voluntarily leave the U.S. by December 31. Includes free travel arrangements and waivers of certain fines. Program branded as Project Homecoming, accessible via the…
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Fake News vs. Real Numbers Economy is Booming Under Trump plus PA Power Shift, GOP Gains
Economic Growth & Tariffs Reports a 4.3% GDP growth in Q3, exceeding expectations. Success is do to Trump’s tariff policies, tax reforms, and “America First” approach. Highlights record consumer spending during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Inflation & Monetary Policy Notes inflation is a pressu…
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Netanyahu Wants a 9/11-Style Probe plus DHS Offers $3,000 for Self-Deportation
1. Netanyahu’s Push for an Inquiry into October 7 Attacks Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proposes an investigation into the October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks, comparing it to the U.S. 9/11 Commission. He advocates for a bipartisan committee (half coalition, half opposition) rather than a…
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Trump’s Numbers Defy the Doom Narrative as Liberal Media Screams Disaster
Poll Analysis & Approval Ratings We dispute claims that Trump’s presidency is a “disaster,” citing an Insider Advantage poll showing Trump at 50% approval and +9 net rating. Breakdowns by demographics: Men: 59% approve, 34% disapprove. Women: Majority disapprove. Age groups: 18–39: 44% approve, 44…
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The ACA $350 Billion in Subsidies & a Side of Fraud plus Liberals Lose it over Kennedy Center
1. Affordable Care Act (ACA) Subsidies and Alleged Fraud Democrats intentionally designed ACA subsidies to expire, framing it as a political strategy to secure votes during elections. The ACA was never truly affordable and alleges systemic fraud, waste, and abuse within the program, including: Ins…
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Trump Declares Fentanyl a WMD plus Liberals made it UP No Probable Cause & Trump Promises the Best in 2026
1. Fentanyl Classified as Weapon of Mass Destruction Action: President Trump signed an executive order classifying fentanyl as a WMD, equating its impact to nuclear or chemical weapons. Rationale: Trump cited overdose deaths (200k–300k annually) and national security threats from narco-terrorists. …
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DC Chief Solved Crime by Pretending It Doesn’t Exist plus ACA—Affordable for Fraudsters & Renters Forever, Owners Never!
1. Crime Statistics Manipulation Allegations: U.S. Attorney and House Oversight Committee report claim D.C. authorities and outgoing Police Chief Pamela Smith manipulated crime data to make the city appear safer. Misclassification of crimes, pressure on commanders to report lower stats, and retalia…
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Dead People Get Health Coverage & RFK helps kids from becoming Science Experiments
1. ACA Marketplace Fraud GAO (miswritten as “GOA”) found “significant fraud vulnerabilities” where fictitious applicants with “fake or invalid Social Security numbers” were still approved for subsidies. It says “nearly all of the fake applicants were accepted.” Duplicate subsidy payments, repeated …
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From Crisis to Boom-Trump Frames 2026 will be 'Best Year in U.S. History'
Economic Recovery & Affordability Trump has reversed inflation and lowered prices on essentials (gas, groceries, energy). Promises largest tax cuts in U.S. history, including: No tax on tips, overtime, and Social Security. Families projected to save $11,000–$20,000 annually. Anticipated largest ta…
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Affordable Care Act or Unaffordable Care Scam? plus Trump’s Deportation Drive Linked to Falling Rents
1. Affordable Care Act (ACA) Fraud and Waste Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report: a preliminary GAO watchdog report reveals systemic fraud in ACA insurance exchanges. Findings: Federal auditors submitted 24 fake applications; 23 were approved for subsidies. Fake enrollees received thousan…
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