Podcast Summary: The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson Episode Title: Angry Antisemites Disrupt Hearing on Antisemitism, plus Kamala Hiding True Number of Terrorists at the Border & Iran Hacking Trump to Help Biden-Harris
Host: Ben Ferguson
Release Date: September 20, 2024

Introduction

In this episode of The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson, host Ben Ferguson engages in a compelling discussion with Senator Ted Cruz, focusing on three critical issues: the disruption of a Senate hearing on antisemitism by anti-Semitic protesters, allegations that Vice President Kamala Harris is concealing the true number of terrorists crossing the U.S. border, and claims that Iran hacked Donald Trump's campaign to aid the Biden-Harris administration. The conversation delves deep into the administration's handling of these matters, highlighting concerns about national security and political accountability.

1. Disruption of the Senate Hearing on Antisemitism

Timestamp: [00:31] – [17:55]

Overview:
Senator Ted Cruz discusses a significant Senate Judiciary Committee hearing dedicated to antisemitism, which was notably disrupted by anti-Semitic protesters. The hearing aimed to address the rise of antisemitic incidents, especially on college campuses, but faced interruptions that underscored the intensity of the hate being confronted.

Key Points:

• Senator Cruz’s Frustration: Cruz expresses disappointment over Senate Democrats' prolonged reluctance to hold a focused hearing on antisemitism, leading to a generic discussion on hate crimes instead.

  Senator Ted Cruz [00:51]: "Senate Democrats have refused to have even a single hearing on the antisemitism we're seeing on campus... They finally agreed this week in Judiciary to have a hearing on hate, generally hate, generically."

• Protesters' Disruption: During Cruz's testimony highlighting violent anti-Semitic threats against Jewish students, a group of anti-Israel protesters disrupted the hearing, chanting profanities and expressing hate.

  Senator Ted Cruz [02:47]: "One in particular began yelling profanities, began saying f the Jews. Now we're going to play that entire clip..."

• Rabbi Goldfeder’s Testimony: Rabbi Goldfeder gravely details the surge in antisemitic incidents post-October 7th, including threats, violence, and intimidation faced by Jewish students across various universities.

  Rabbi Goldfeder [07:59]: "October 7th was one of the darkest days in human history when Terrorists murdered over 1200 Israelis... At Columbia, individuals yelled, we love Hamas. We're all Hamas."

• Senator Cruz’s Critique of the Administration: Cruz criticizes the Biden-Harris administration for its inaction and failure to enforce federal civil rights laws against universities permitting such harassment.

  Senator Ted Cruz [14:05]: "They have not indicted anyone. Have any university had their funding cut off for allowing this sort of violent intimidation?"

Notable Quote:

Rabbi Goldfeder [07:59]: "At Cornell University in the aftermath of October 7, one student made vile threats... If I see another pig, female Jew, I will drag you away and rape you and throw you off a cliff."

2. Allegations of Border Security Failures

Timestamp: [17:55] – [34:06]

Overview:
The discussion shifts to national security concerns at the U.S. border, with Senator Cruz highlighting testimony from a former Border Patrol chief. The chief alleges that the Biden-Harris administration has been concealing the influx of terrorists crossing the border, exacerbating the national security threat.

Key Points:

• Former Border Patrol Chief’s Testimony: The ex-chief provides alarming statistics on the increase of suspected terrorists crossing the San Diego sector, attributing the rise to lax border policies.

  Committee Chair [20:54]: "We had an exponential increase in significant interest aliens... San Diego went to over 100 SIAs in 2022, well over that in 2023..."

• Impact on Drug Trafficking: The testimony links open border policies to a surge in fentanyl and methamphetamine availability, drastically reducing drug prices and increasing overdose rates.

  Committee Chair [20:54]: "During my last year in San Diego, the price for a single pill of fentanyl... went from $10 to 25 cents."

• Economic and Social Costs: Increased migrant flights from California to Texas are criticized as politically motivated moves to protect Democratic strongholds while burdening red states.

  Senator Ted Cruz [27:53]: "...they hate the state of Texas. Look, Texas was being invaded. We had millions of illegals coming into Texas ourselves."

• Administration’s Cover-Up Allegations: Cruz argues that the administration’s efforts to suppress information about border security failures are politically motivated and detrimental to national safety.

  Senator Ted Cruz [29:28]: "It's a cover up of information. The public has a right to know... they're willing to look the other way at the people who are dying..."

Notable Quote:

Committee Chair [20:54]: "Fentanyl is another issue. The San Diego area sees between 80 and 90% of the methamphetamine and fentanyl seizures annually."

3. Iran’s Cyber Attacks on U.S. Political Campaigns

Timestamp: [34:06] – [40:39]

Overview:
The final segment addresses cyber interference in U.S. elections, specifically Iran's actions in hacking Donald Trump's campaign and allegedly forwarding the stolen information to Joe Biden's campaign. The conversation critiques mainstream media's inadequate coverage of these events.

Key Points:

• Iran’s Hacking Activities: It is revealed that Iranian hackers not only infiltrated Trump’s campaign but also sent the stolen data to individuals associated with Biden's campaign, raising questions about the latter's use of the information.

  Senator Ted Cruz [37:43]: "Iranian malicious cyber actors... sent unsolicited emails to individuals then associated with President Biden's campaign... containing an excerpt from stolen non-public material from former President Trump's campaign."

• Media's Downplay of the Issue: Cruz and Ferguson criticize major news outlets like CNN for labeling these revelations as "conspiracy without evidence," despite federal intelligence affirming the facts.

  Senator Ted Cruz [35:08]: "CNN won't cover it... how we got into this world of trouble is the number of people who are actually journalists who report on the news is vanishing massively."

• Potential Political Implications: The episode explores the possibility that Iran's actions aim to influence the upcoming election in favor of Biden-Harris, leveraging the stolen information for political gain.

  Senator Ted Cruz [38:37]: "...the Biden administration has been terrible... they've given over $100 billion to the Ayatollah and to the mullahs in Iran... No wonder the Iranian government is hacking Trump's campaign and giving it to the Biden campaign."

• Call for Accountability: Cruz urges for thorough investigation and accountability, emphasizing the need for media outlets to ask critical questions about the Biden administration's handling of the hacked information.

  Senator Ted Cruz [40:11]: "What did her campaign know? Who received the email? Who read it?... Did they leak any of the information? Did they use any of the information?"

Notable Quote:

Senator Ted Cruz [37:43]: "There is currently no information indicating those recipients replied... What did Kamala know? What did her campaign know?"

Conclusion

Throughout the episode, Ben Ferguson and Senator Ted Cruz provide a critical examination of the current administration's handling of antisemitism, border security, and foreign interference in U.S. elections. The discussion underscores significant concerns about national security, political integrity, and the role of media in shaping public awareness. By highlighting these pressing issues, the episode calls for greater accountability and transparency from those in power.

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