The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson

1. Context of the Hearing
Jack Smith, Special Counsel, testifies publicly before the House Judiciary Committee.
Republican members accuse him of political motivation in prosecutions involving Donald Trump.
2. GOP Allegations of Political Bias
Republicans argue Smith targeted Trump to keep him from returning to the White House.
They also assert that Smith’s investigations involved improper or excessive subpoenas.
3. Dispute Over Cassidy Hutchinson’s Testimony
Jim Jordan challenges Smith about whether Hutchinson’s January 6th testimony was reliable.
Jordan points out that Secret Service agents allegedly contradicted Hutchinson’s account.
Smith notes her testimony was secondhand and says his team interviewed witnesses.
Republicans claim Smith still considered using her as a witness despite credibility questions.
4. Subpoenas of Lawmakers’ Phone Records
Representative Chip Roy and others criticize Smith for subpoenaing: Phone records of GOP lawmakers
Phone/log data of private conservative organizations

GOP members argue it was an abuse of power, unconstitutional, and overly broad.
5. Subpoena of Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Smith confirms his office subpoenaed the toll records of Speaker McCarthy.
Republicans say the secrecy order falsely identified McCarthy as a “flight risk.”
Smith says the risk language relates to investigative concerns, not the individual.
6. Subpoenas for U.S. Senators
Smith confirms his team also subpoenaed phone records for nine U.S. senators.
Non-disclosure (gag) orders accompanied the subpoenas.
Internal DOJ emails cited by GOP members acknowledge potential constitutional risk.
7. Concerns About Violating the Speech or Debate Clause
GOP members argue that obtaining lawmakers’ call records infringes on the constitutional protection for legislative activities.
They highlight DOJ memos suggesting possible litigation risk.
8. Involvement of Telecom Companies
Verizon complied with subpoenas for congressional phone records.
AT&T initially denied turning over McCarthy’s records but later was described as having complied.

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1. Crime Statistics Under the Trump Administration (as claimed in the text)
Murder rates dropped ~20% nationwide from 2024 to 2025.
Cities cited with major decreases: Chicago: –30%
New York City: –20%
Birmingham: –49%
Albuquerque: –32%
Baltimore: –31%
Atlanta: –26%
Oakland: –33%
Washington, D.C.: –31% (after National Guard deployment)

Other crimes that have decreased in 2025: Motor vehicle theft: –25%
Robbery: –18%
Aggravated assaults: –8%

FBI Director’s reported statistics included: Violent crime arrests up 100%
Gang disruptions up 210%
Major increases in fentanyl seizures, child victim rescues, predator arrests, and espionage arrests.

2. Drug Overdose Deaths
A 21% drop in overdose deaths from 2024 to 2025: 2024: ~91,694 deaths
2025: ~72,836 deaths

Approx. 19,000 fewer overdose deaths attributed to: 99% reduction in illegal border crossings
Increased drug‑trafficker interdiction
Border and cartel enforcement operations

3. Media Coverage Criticism
Mainstream media downplays or avoids covering these crime and overdose statistics because they’re positive for Trump.
They argue media outlets attempt to disconnect improvements from administration policies.
4. Accusations Against Democrats
Democrats misreported or reclassified crime statistics to make numbers appear better before elections.
Democratic-led cities or governments artificially adjusted categories of crime.
5. Jack Smith & Abuse-of-Power Allegations
Conducting politically motivated prosecutions of Donald Trump.
Subpoenaing toll/phone records of: Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Nine U.S. Senators
Additional House members

Allegedly violating the Constitution’s Speech or Debate Clause.
Allegedly obtaining non-disclosure orders to hide his subpoenas from targets and the public.
Testifying poorly under questioning by Rep. Jim Jordan and Rep. Brandon Gill.
Accused of: Using unreliable witnesses (e.g., Cassidy Hutchinson)
Making false statements to obtain judicial approvals
Targeting political opponents in ways compared to abuses greater than Watergate.

6. January 6 Committee & Cassidy Hutchinson
Hutchinson is an unreliable witness whose testimony was: Second- or third-hand
Contradicted by Secret Service witnesses
Still heavily relied on (185 times in the Jan. 6 report)

She fabricated stories, including one involving Senator Ted Cruz
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1. Claimed Greenland/Arctic Framework Deal
President Trump announced a framework for a future agreement involving Greenland and the broader Arctic region, reached through discussions with NATO leadership and U.S. allies.
This is not a military action or invasion, but a diplomatic and security-oriented arrangement still under development.
The deal is framed as long‑term (“forever”), contrasting it with past time‑limited international agreements.
2. Focus on Arctic Security and Strategic Competition
The core justification presented is national and allied security, particularly limiting Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic.
China’s has a stated interest in Arctic dominance and the deal is preemptive containment.
Greenland is described as strategically important due to geography, security positioning, and mineral resources.
3. Denial of Military Intent
A central theme is the explicit rejection of military force as a means of acquiring Greenland.
Claims of potential invasion were misinformation spread by media and political opponents.
Trump is quoted as saying military action would not be necessary.
4. Use of Economic Leverage (Tariffs)
Trump used tariff threats against European allies as negotiating leverage.
The subsequent removal of tariff threats is evidence that diplomacy succeeded.
This approach is intentional pressure rather than economic aggression.
5. Rejection of Media and Democratic Narratives
Predicting war or invasion
Mischaracterizing Trump’s intentions
Ignoring diplomatic outcomes

6. Introduction of a “Board of Peace” Concept
Separate from Greenland, the document introduces Trump’s idea to create a “Board of Peace”.
This proposed body is an alternative or supplement to the United Nations, which is ineffective.
7. Critique of the United Nations
The UN has had historical failures in: Rwanda
Syria
China’s treatment of Uyghurs
Iran’s protest crackdowns
Myanmar
Sudan

Veto power and authoritarian influence render the UN ineffective.
We need a new peace mechanism under U.S. leadership.
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1. Portrayal of ICE Operations
ICE arrests in Minnesota (Minneapolis/St. Paul) are presented as targeting violent criminal offenders, including: Registered sex offenders
Individuals accused of rape
Individuals with histories of domestic violence, DUI, and sexual assault

These individuals were previously free due to local non‑cooperation with ICE.
ICE is described as fulfilling its intended mission of removing dangerous criminals from communities.
2. Criticism of Democratic Leadership
Minnesota Democratic officials (mayors, city council members, state leaders)
National Democratic figures (Chuck Schumer, Chris Van Hollen, Tina Smith, Stacey Abrams, Jon Ossoff)
Key accusations include:
Shielding criminal undocumented immigrants
Encouraging or excusing obstruction of ICE operations
Falsely portraying ICE as abusive or authoritarian
Refusing to condemn protests that allegedly crossed legal or ethical lines (e.g., disrupting church services)
3. Depiction of Internal Democratic Conflict
There is a “civil war” within the Democratic Party: One faction allegedly wants to abolish ICE outright
Another faction purportedly wants to soften rhetoric while effectively achieving the same outcome

Democrats are accused of strategically “humanizing criminals” and “dehumanizing ICE agents” to influence public perception.
4. Framing of Protests and Activism
Protesters opposing ICE are described as: “Far‑left,” “radical,” or “deranged”
Protecting criminals rather than communities

Protests at or inside churches are portrayed as violations of social and religious norms.
Democratic officials are criticized for characterizing these protests as mostly peaceful and justified.
5. Media and Narrative Control
Mainstream and local media underreport crimes committed by arrested undocumented immigrants
Media figures fail to challenge false or extreme claims made about ICE

ICE agents are framed as unfairly maligned while operating under hostile political conditions.
6. Broader Ideological Framing
The Democratic Party is portrayed as influenced by: Marxism, socialism, and communism
Anti‑police and anti‑law‑enforcement ideology

References to Hitler, Hugo Chávez, and authoritarianism are used to argue that left‑wing populism is dangerous and historically problematic.
7. Pro‑Trump and Law‑and‑Order Message
Donald Trump is: A defender of law enforcement
A counterweight to radical left activism

Voter support for Trump is driven by a desire for public safety, border enforcement, and accountability.
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1. Central Claim of the Narrative
Over 10,000 “criminal illegal aliens” have been arrested in Minneapolis alone, with: 3,000 arrests in the past six weeks
70% tied to violent crimes

These arrests are attributed to DHS and ICE operations under the Trump administration.
2. Crimes Described
The arrests are said to include individuals accused of:
Murder
Rape
Child sexual offenses
Other violent felonies
This is the “worst of the worst” offenders and the arrests are a major public safety victory.
3. Accusations Against Minnesota Leadership:
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey
of the following:
Failing to protect public safety
Undermining federal immigration enforcement
Encouraging hostility toward ICE
Obstructing law enforcement through public statements
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating both officials for allegedly impeding federal law enforcement, though it acknowledges:
The investigation is in early stages
No subpoenas or charges are confirmed
4. Allegations of Massive Financial Fraud
At least $19 billion in fraud tied to Minneapolis alone
Federal investigators are conducting large‑scale financial investigations
Some funds went to terrorist organizations (e.g., Al‑Shabab)
5. This Federal Case also includes:
Ties to the Feeding Our Future organization:
Is a real federal investigation in Minnesota
Involves approximately $250 million in alleged pandemic-era food program fraud
Has resulted in charges against 70 individuals (between 2022–2024)
6. Media Bias Argument
CBS and CNN are deliberately misleading the public
Journalists are accused of: Lying about arrest numbers
Downplaying criminal activity
Framing DOJ actions as “intimidation”

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