Immigrants Leaving Wages Rising plus Trump Puts ‘War’ Back in War on Drugs

Immigration & Labor Sources claims that Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement has led to “self-deportation” of undocumented immigrants. It cites data from Pew Research and the Census Bureau showing a decline in immigrant participation in the labor force. It argues that Americans are benefiting economically—higher wages and more job opportunities—due to reduced immigrant labor competition. It also pushes back against claims that crops are rotting due to worker shortages, framing such concerns as “fear mongering.” U.S. Foreign Policy – Venezuela The piece highlights Trump’s military deployment in the Caribbean, presented as a crackdown on Venezuelan drug cartels and President Nicolás Maduro’s regime. Maduro is depicted as a “narco-terrorist,” with emphasis on U.S. military strength and Venezuelan dissidents’ optimism about U.S. intervention. The narrative suggests Trump is reframing the War on Drugs by treating cartels as terrorist organizations. Crime & Domestic Policy It reports that Washington, D.C. crime has fallen (e.g., carjackings down 87%) after federal enforcement involvement, framing this as proof of Trump’s success. Sources criticize Democratic mayors in cities like Chicago for opposing federal intervention despite high crime rates. It positions Trump as tough on crime versus Democrats as “soft on crime” and politically motivated. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson 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/benfergusonshow #Maduro #PresidentMaduro #Venezuela #Cartels #USMilitary #PresidentNicolásMaduro #DonaldTrump #Washington, D.C. #crimeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.