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EPISODE · Jun 25, 2026 · 16 MIN

BONUS POD: Operation Riptide RIPS through Fraud plus No Media Attention to Gavin Newsom

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1. FBI Operation Riptide & Law Enforcement Activity Crackdowns on cybercrime (credit card theft, ransomware, fraud schemes) Arrests and convictions for: Business email fraud ($25M) Large-scale bank and investment fraud COVID-19 relief fraud Seizures of: Firearms Drugs (including fentanyl) Prosecution of child exploitation cases This is evidence of effective law enforcement under current leadership and this reflects fulfillment of anti-corruption promises. Political Framing of Law Enforcement Earlier administrations misused the FBI for censorship or political purposes Current efforts are focused on “real crime” 2. Allegations Involving California Governor Gavin Newsom The DOJ, IRS, and FBI are investigating financial ties Investigations stem from whistleblower complaints A former chief of staff pleaded guilty to fraud and lying to the FBI Potential issues involving: Nonprofit funding Donations from companies lobbying the governor Failure to properly report millions in contributions This is a serious case being underreported by the media Newsom’s defense that it’s a 'political attack' is false & misleading Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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