Forty Years Gone in Forty Days plus Deportation Orders Ignored, another Violent Crime
Forty Years Gone in Forty Days plus Deportation Orders Ignored, another Violent Crime  
Podcast: The Ben Ferguson Podcast
Published On: Fri Apr 10 2026
Description: 1. U.S. Military Operation Against Iran (“Operation Epic Fury”) The U.S. and Israel destroyed Iran’s conventional military capability in under 40 days. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) commander asserting Iran suffered a “generational military defeat.” Emphasizes: Over 13,000 U.S. strikes Participation of 50,000+ U.S. personnel Elimination of Iran’s missile, drone, naval, and defense-industrial capacity Criticism of the operation as politically motivated by the “left.” 2. Ceasefire and Continued U.S. Pressure on Iran A fragile ceasefire, stressing U.S. forces remain fully postured and ready. Warnings from Donald Trump: U.S. forces remain deployed Iran must not pursue nuclear capability Strait of Hormuz must remain open Alleged Iranian attempts to charge tanker fees, is extortion driven by financial desperation. 3. Illegal Immigration and Violent Crime Shifts focus to crimes committed by undocumented immigrants. Cites specific examples: British nationals from the Middle East caught entering via the U.S.–Canada border A Haitian immigrant accused of murdering a gas station clerk in Florida Argues: The individual had been ordered deported but was protected via Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Biden-era policies enabled violent crime by releasing or shielding offenders 4. Criticism of Democratic Immigration Policy Features commentary from Senator Ted Cruz: Claims Democrats prioritize illegal immigrants over citizens Accuses Democrats of opposing ICE and deportations Connects immigration policy to: Election strategy Crime Terrorism risk Trump’s presidency led to a >99% drop in illegal crossings 5. Government Waste, Fraud, and Abuse – California Healthcare Fraud Details a $267 million hospice fraud scheme in California (Operation Skip Trace). Describes: 21 charged individuals 14 fake hospice companies Use of stolen identities Minimal recovery of stolen funds (~$30 million) California leadership is: Ignoring warnings Acting only after public exposure Failing to prevent systemic fraud 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.