Bonus POD: Trump Speaks to the Nation as Patel's FBI Nabs 10 of the Most Wanted
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Well, I just think you should be more appreciative because this country has stuck with them through thick and thin. They were a lot smarter than Joe Biden because Joe Biden didn't have a clue. He just gave money hand over fist and they're losing thousands of soldiers a week. And I want to see it stop. You're listening to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson. Good Tuesday morning, Ben Ferguson with you. And these are the big stories we're talking about on the 47 Morning Update. First up,

Donald Trump is set to address a joint session of Congress tonight. So what is the president going to say to you? I have those details exclusively for you in just a moment. Also, cartel members are being arrested by the FBI.

Why wasn't this happening for the last four years under Biden and Harris? I have that as well. And finally, Donald Trump decides to stop military funding for Ukraine and Democrats react with rage and anger. It's the 47 morning up.

And it starts right now. Story number one. Donald Trump will be addressing a joint session of Congress tonight. And more important than that, he'll be addressing the American people. Now, in politics, momentum is everything. And right now, the American people are behind Donald Trump. So what can you expect this evening from the president? Well, Donald Trump said...

He vows to tell it like it is when talking to you, the American people. This will be Donald Trump's first congressional address of his second presidency. And he understands it is an important one. Now, this also is a speech that he will give just four days after he said Zelensky. Well, get the hell out of the White House after that exchange with the president and the vice president, J.D. Vance.

and Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State. Donald Trump and Vance, as you know, called Zelensky disrespectful during their White House meeting Friday over bringing an end to the Russian-Ukraine war. Now, before the fallout, the Ukrainian president had been expected to sign a major mineral deal with the United States of America. They would also clearly give protection to Ukraine. Minutes before his big post on True Social, Trump wrote, the only president who gave none of

Of Ukraine's land of Putin's, Russia is President Donald J. Trump. Remember that when the weak and ineffective Democrats criticize and the fake news gladly puts out anything they say. Reports on Monday said Trump was expected to meet with top aides to also bring evidence

suspension of U.S. military aid to Ukraine. I'll have more on that for you in a moment. But what we do know is this, the Republican-led House and Senate, they are listening to the president for leadership as they're trying to hammer out a major budget legislation package

that supports Donald Trump's agenda, including the extension of his 2016 Trump tax cuts, as well as securing the U.S.-Mexico border and stopping the flow of fentanyl during his speech to Congress will be themes I've been told by several at the White House. Now, during Trump's first month in office, illegal border crossings dropped to their lowest levels in more than two decades. That, according to government statistics,

Now, with his Department of Government Efficiency, headed by Elon Musk, creating much fanfare due to the staff cuts and the findings of massive waste, fraud, and abuse, there is assurances that Donald Trump will also address exactly what Doge has done for the American people.

you can also expect the president to talk about his tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada and an additional tariff on China. Trump has said the tariffs will go into effect Tuesday if there is no movement from other countries to get better deals with the United States.

And it is something that he will proudly talk about as he addresses Congress. Now, one final point that you should also make note of watching when the president speaks tonight is honestly just how excited he is and how much fun he's having doing what the American people have told him to do. There does seem to be a very different Donald Trump this time than what we saw in 2016. And that is something that many Americans are saying, no.

They're enjoying watching. Next, story number two. One of the most important campaign promises from Donald Trump was that if he was elected, he was going to go after the cartel members and declare that they're terrorist organizations. He promised to do more to keep Americans safe from these terrorist organizations. And, well, they're paying off right away. The new FBI director, Kash Patel, announced the apprehension of

of eight Mexicans wanted for murder and major drug trafficking. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is announcing that the agency took into United States custody the eight men from Mexico wanted by the FBI for murder and drug trafficking charges this week.

In fact, two were FBI top 10 most wanted fugitives. Quote, the FBI and our partners will scour the ends of the earth to bring terrorists and cartel members to justice. Kash Patel said in a statement, the error of harming Americans and walking free is obvious.

The eight men included Rafael Caro Quintero, a former FBI top 10 most wanted fugitive, wanted for his alleged involvement in the kidnapping and the murder of Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent Salazar back in 1985.

The FBI said that Quintero is widely regarded as one of the Mexican godfathers of drug trafficking and helped to form the Guadalajara cartel in the late 1970s. Allegedly, he had become one of the primary suppliers of heroin

heroin, cocaine, and marijuana in the U.S., and oversaw the cartel in Costa Rica and at the U.S.-Mexico border. Another major arrest was a man by the name of Jose Hernandez, also known as El Gato. He is another former FBI top 10 most wanted fugitive who has also been apprehended. He is allegedly responsible for stalking

and orchestrating the murder for hire of a 43-year-old male victim in May of 2013 in South Lake, Texas, according to the FBI. Hernandez previously held a high-level position in the BLO drug cartel and is believed to have overseen the importation of large

quantities of cocaine into the U.S., as well as committing violent acts within the Republic of Mexico and within the U.S. to maintain his organization's power and status. He was arrested January the 7th of 2023 in Mexico. Now, the case was investigated by the FBI, and now they have him in custody.

also charging him for interstate stalking and conspiracy to commit murder for hire. Now, these are just two of the 10 major arrests. And the question that every American should be asking right now is this. Why is it that so many of these people were allowed to walk free among us and around the world and to terrorize Americans?

under the previous administration. Yes, it really does come down to leadership because when the president changed and he started making changes at the FBI, now it is clear that these cartel terrorists are on notice that we're coming for you. And finally, story number three. In a major move, President Trump has halted

We've now being told all weapon sales to Ukraine. We also are being told that Donald Trump is considering freezing weapons shipments from the U.S. stockpiles. This coming from a Wall Street Journal exclusive. Let me give you some more of the background. The Trump administration, they have confirmed, has halted new weapon sales to Ukraine and they are contemplating freezing all shipments from U.S. stockpiles as well.

actions that could significantly impair Ukraine's defense against Russian forces. This decision follows a contentious Oval Office meeting between Trump and Zelensky, during which Trump criticized Zelensky's assertion that the war's end might be distant and suggested the U.S. military aid could be suspended if Ukraine does not actively pursue peace negotiations with the U.S.,

Now, the suspension includes halting new deals through the U.S. foreign military financing system, which is vital for maintaining Ukraine's military capabilities. Analysts are warning that without U.S. support, Ukraine's ability to resist Russian aggression could be severely compromised. European allies and Ukraine's defense industry may

partially be able to compensate we're also hearing at this hour but the loss of advanced u.s weaponry presents a significant challenge european leaders have expressed concern over this shift in u.s foreign policy the french president macron has proposed a temporary truce to facilitate the negotiations with europe showing willingness to support peacekeeping efforts although trump remains resistance to any u.s government involvement european officials

Now, the Trump administration and these recent actions indicate a significant shift in the U.S. foreign policy regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

especially after the way that Zelensky acted in the Oval Office, making it very clear he is profiting off war and has no intentions of stopping this war or negotiating for peace. Now, this move also puts Zelensky in a awkwardness

with the Ukrainian citizens. There has not been an election there since the war broke out. Many believe that he is a dictator, a de facto leader of the country because no one really knows who supports him. And if you're a citizen in Ukraine and you see that the number one thing that is keeping you somewhat safe, which is U.S. military armory, and you're going to lose that, then the people in Ukraine may turn against Ukraine.

Zelensky. This is the first time we've seen major leaders in Ukraine standing up to Zelensky. The question now will be what will happen in the days and weeks ahead as the man who says he's in charge of Ukraine returns. Now, Zelensky has been blasted by Ukrainian lawmakers for the first time publicly for arguing with President Trump because even they understand just how important the relationship is. A prominent Ukrainian lawmaker declared it was

absolute idiocy for President Zelensky to openly argue with the U.S. President Trump in front of the world during their Oval Office meeting on Friday. The member of the parliament in Kiev lamented that Ukrainian's relationship with President Trump came to an end on Friday after a heated White House meeting, and he accused Zelensky of not understanding what leadership actually looks like. He went on to write on Facebook,

absolute idiocy to start arguing all caps with the president of the United States in front of the cameras, adding that it can be done and probably should be done, but not in front of the cameras. This is the first time we've seen major leaders in Ukraine standing up to Zelensky. The question now will be what will happen in the days and weeks ahead as the man who says he's in charge of Ukraine.

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