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EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 36 MIN

Trump’s First Year Turns the Tide w Reverse Migration, Lower Inflation & Finding the Fraudsters

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1. Trump’s First Year: Economic improvements: End of “stagflation” Dramatic reduction in inflation High GDP growth (claims up to 5%+) Strong stock market and retirement account growth Large tax cuts and spending cuts Regulatory rollbacks: 129 regulations cut per new rule $211 billion in claimed savings National security and governance: Eight wars ended Major reduction in VA backlog Significant reduction in drug overdoses 2. Immigration and Border Enforcement Narrative A major theme is “reverse migration”, described as mass removal of undocumented immigrants. ICE and DHS are portrayed as: Targeting only violent criminal undocumented immigrants Arresting rapists, child sex offenders, murderers, and drug traffickers Other victories include: 10,000+ criminal arrests in Minnesota 70% detained have violent criminal charges Zero releases at the border for 8 months Essential for public safety Actively opposed by Democratic leaders 3. Conflict with Minnesota Democratic Leadership Minnesota officials (Governor, Mayor, City Council members) are accused of: Resisting ICE Encouraging civil unrest Protecting criminals The DOJ investigation into state and city leaders is presented as: Justified Focused on obstruction of federal law and fraud Democrats are accused of: Demonizing ICE Encouraging protests, including disruptive actions at churches Comparing ICE to authoritarian regimes 4. Media Criticism Media are accused of: Lying about ICE arrest data Downplaying crimes by undocumented immigrants Acting as “state‑sponsored media” Interviews are selectively quoted to show journalists being “corrected” or “exposed.” 5. Fraud and Corruption Allegations Massive financial fraud in Minnesota, totaling: At least $19 billion Linked to nonprofit programs and misuse of federal funds Referencing the “Feeding Our Future” investigation as evidence of systemic corruption Federal investigations are framed as restoring accountability, not intimidation 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/benfergusonshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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