BONUS POD: Iran's Nuclear Ambitions w 'Death to America' plus DEA Nominee Exposes MS-13 Gang Ties
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Hey, Clay, if there was a summer camp for critical thinking, we'd be the chief counselors. Those jellyheads in June would be intellectual warriors by August. Be a lot of fun, too. Some Bill and Ted's excellent adventure references thrown in. This podcast, like a daily dose of that, minus the campfire's archery and pranking the girls.

In the fall of 1986, Ronald Reagan found himself at the center of a massive scandal that looked like it might bring down his presidency. It became known as the Iran-Contra Affair. The things that happened were so bizarre and insane, I can't begin to tell you. Please do. Please do.

To hear the whole story, listen to Fiasco, Iran Contra on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Iran can't have a nuclear weapon. It's, you know, pretty simple. It's really simple. We're not looking to take their industry. We're not looking to take their land. We're not. All we're saying is you can't have a nuclear weapon. I'd like to see Iran thrive. And they can do that, I think, very easily. Or they can do it the other way. The other way is not going to be good for them. It's going to be really bad for them.

You're listening to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson. Good Thursday morning, Ben Ferguson with you. It's so nice to have you on the 47 Morning Update and hear the three big stories we're talking about today. First up, Iran's supreme leader on obtaining nuclear weapons says, quote,

Death to America is not just a slogan, it's a policy. And the White House responds. Up next, Lindsey Graham has some questions for the man that's going to be leading the DEA. And what he had to say about Kamar Obrega-Garcia? Well, it will shock the media with their big lie and the Democratic Party. And we have the audio for you here in just a moment.

And finally, a shocking speech from the floor of the Senate by Chuck Schumer, which basically could have been written by the Chinese Communist Party on tariffs. I'll have that for you in just a second. It's the 47 Morning Update, and it starts right now. Story number one. As we move past the 100-day mark in the Trump administration, there is still a lot that is happening in

including on the issue of Iran and their nuclear weapon capabilities. Iran's supreme leader setting the stage for exactly what they want when it comes to their future, saying this about obtaining nuclear weapons, quote,

Death to America is not just a slogan. It is a policy. Translation, if we get a nuclear weapon, we plan on using it. These are genocidal maniacs and it's a terrorist regime. No matter what, the liberal media tries to sell you on. Now, the president of the United States of America was asked about where are

we when it comes to Iran nuclear deal? And what will we do moving forward? Here's the president in his own words. Iran can't have a nuclear weapon. It's pretty simple. It's really simple. We're not looking to take their industry. We're not looking to take their land. We're not. All we're saying is you can't have a nuclear weapon.

The deal that was made, the deal that was made with Obama, that deal would have expired already. It was a terrible deal. It would have expired. And that gave them a clear path to a nuclear weapon. I wouldn't have accepted. That's why I terminated the deal. Number one, it was way too short. You know, when countries are involved, you don't make short-term deals. These are countries with long lives. And I terminated that.

And it was a great termination because it didn't allow us to do anything. Once it terminated, you know what the deal was. It was a terrible deal. Really, one of many terrible deals made by the US. But no, I'd like to see Iran thrive.

And they can do that, I think, very easily, or they can do it the other way. The other way is not going to be good for them. It's going to be really bad for them. Very clear stance from the president of the United States of America. Either do a deal or we will stop you. The Senate Republicans coming out with a statement as well, agreeing with President Trump, saying, quote, Iran has no reason to enrich uranium and must never have a nuclear weapon, saying, quote, we are grateful that the

president is holding Iran accountable and working to ensure they can't obtain a nuclear weapon. Now, the message to Iran is also very clear. We know that you are a state sponsor of terrorism. We know that you support the Houthis. We know that you support Hamas and Hezbollah. And we know that you are funneling money to any of these proxies to go after people that you don't like, including Israel.

We know that you chant death to America and death to Israel. And at the end of the day, it will be impossible for us to allow you to gain nuclear weapons. Now, if you look at what is happening right now, there does seem to be movement where Iran is coming to terms with the reality that President Donald Trump is not flinching

on this issue and the ability for them to have a nuclear weapon is a non-starter and yes military power will be used to stop them if we must but if you notice there what the president also said he wants the people of iran to flourish but they cannot flourish if they are threatening the rest of the world or trying to get that nuclear weapon now the big question is what will iran do next

As they are saying, death to America, are they actually willing to get a deal done? We'll have to watch in the days ahead. But it's clear the president has said to them and the rest of the world, if you don't get in line, we will stop you no matter what. Next, story number two. Another media lie has exploded in the face of Democrats and those in the media that were telling the story.

President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Drug Enforcement Agency, known as the DEA, has blown up the denials from liberal media outlets that purported that the MS-13 gang member, Kilmar Obrego-Garcia,

is not sporting tattoos for the gang. The DEA administrator, Terry Cole, made it very clear to the members of the Senate Judiciary Committee that the media and Democrats were lying about the tattoos of a man they described as just a father from Maryland. He was asked about the tattoos during the hearing from Lindsey Graham. And here is what he said. Are you familiar with MS-13? Yes, sir.

Briefly, what are they?

They're a terrorist organization. Yeah, they've been designated a foreign terrorist organization. Yes, sir. They're involved in drugs, fentanyl. Extortion, kidnapping, drugs, intimidation, money laundering. In your time in the DEA, do they have like membership cards? Not necessarily the membership cards, but they are well recognized based on tattoos and different... Do you have a photo I think our office provided to you?

We spoke about it earlier. Yes, sir. Can you give this to him? This is a photo of tattoos of Mr. Ebreo Garcia. Much attention has been paid to his case. I think he's in Venezuela.

Can you see the photo here? Yes, sir, I can. I have a copy of it. Okay. Based on your time and experience and expertise in the DEA, what does that photo or those markings suggest to you? Well, they suggest that he's an MS-13 member, that those are his markings. That's his brand. Not only my time at the DEA, but currently I participate. So the start with a leaf, what's that a sign of?

Marijuana. Okay. The next one is? Smiley face. Okay. And the next one is? I believe that's a one. It's a little blurred out for me, sir. And then the last one's a three backwards. Okay. So based on your time as a DEA agent in the field, particularly in Mexico, these TAS-2s are consistent with MS-13 associations.

Yes, sir. That's correct. Do you know of any other set of combinations that would suggest some other organization this represents? With this particular one? No, sir. Yet again, it's very clear the DEA nominee is the Democrats and the media's worst nightmare. Quote, based on your time as a DEA agent in the field, particularly in Mexico, these tattoos are consistent with MS-13 associations. The DEA chief nominee? Yes. So

why did the media lie to you? Why did they say that the picture wasn't even real? That the president was, you know, bamboozled? Well, ABC News, even in the 100-day interview, tried to imply that the picture wasn't real. Not only is it real, but now we know.

from the man who will be in charge of the DEA, that yes, this individual is an MS-13 gang member, not some father from Maryland. And just think about it this way. This is the man that Democrats flew down to hang out with

hold his hand and desperately want to bring back into the United States of America a man that two different courts have declared a member of a terrorist organization. So if you think Democrats in the media are looking out for you, just look at this new hoax that they've already been busted on. And here is story number three. It was a speech from the floor of the Senate by the Senate leadership of the Democratic Party, Chuck Schumer.

And it was a speech that very well could have been written by the Chinese Communist Party. If you want to know just how much they hate American workers and they hate the idea of America standing firm or standing up to China, well, just listen to Chuck Schumer's own words. And I'm not kidding when I say this. You got to wonder, did the speech come directly from the CCP?

One thing is clear. Donald Trump's tariffs have been a total failure. Instead of isolating China, Donald Trump's tariffs are isolating us. Instead of spurring American manufacturing, Trump's tariffs are raising costs and driving us into recession. There's no strategy with Trump's tariffs, only chaos. One day, Donald Trump says yes to tariffs. The next day, no to tariffs.

One day, tariffs on this country. The next day, tariffs on that country. Even Donald Trump's own policy advisors are struggling to explain his flip-flopping.

If you want to file that speech under Chinese propaganda, it'd be a perfect place to put it. And there was also many things that were just flat-out lies. For example,

For example, he said it was destroying manufacturing these tariffs in America. Well, that's actually not true. Many U.S. manufacturers are now reporting major benefits from the tariffs. Whirlpool, for instance, has indicated that the new trade policies helped level the playing field by reducing foreign competitors' cost advantages and bolstering domestic production. Nucor, a leading steel producer, also said,

Also saying now they have strong demand and increased order backlogs attributing this to reduced reliance on imported steel. The tariffs have prompted companies to consider reshoring production including Apple for example is expected to exceed earnings projections partly due to increased consumer demand ahead of potential tariffs

and its effort to shift production from China to India and other countries. Yes, the president is making progress on tariff negotiations. As the administration says, be patient. Many countries have lined up to talk with the White House and are currently in negotiations.

Why? The White House statement said it very clearly. Tariffs are aiming to rebuild the economy, restore national and economic security, and make sure that American workers have great paying manufacturing jobs. Yes, all

All of this indicates that there are major outcomes that could come in the days and weeks ahead that will be good for America. So why did the man in charge of the Democratic Party put a propaganda speech out there from the floor of the Senate? Well, you got to look at maybe just how close the Democratic Party really is to the Chinese Communist Party in Beijing. Thank you for listening to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson. Please make sure you hit subscribe.

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In the fall of 1986, Ronald Reagan found himself at the center of a massive scandal that looked like it might bring down his presidency. It became known as the Iran-Contra affair. The things that happened were so bizarre and insane, I can't begin to tell you. Please do. To hear the whole story, listen to Fiasco, Iran-Contra on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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