Podcast Summary: The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson
Episode Title: Biden Coverup: Absurd Claim of Executive Privilege to Hide Biden Senility, plus Hiding the Countries Terrorists Coming from
Release Date: May 17, 2024
Host: Ben Ferguson
Guest: Senator Ted Cruz

1. Introduction to Biden Administration's Alleged Cover-Ups

In this episode, Ben Ferguson engages in a critical conversation with Senator Ted Cruz about multiple alleged cover-ups orchestrated by the Biden administration. The discussion centers around the administration's attempts to suppress damaging information, including audio recordings of President Joe Biden’s interviews, claims of executive privilege, and withheld data regarding individuals on the terror watch list entering the United States.

2. Executive Privilege and Its Misapplication

Senator Ted Cruz delves into the Biden administration's use of executive privilege to block the release of audio recordings from an interview between President Biden and Special Counsel Robert Hur. He criticizes this move as an "absurd legal claim," emphasizing that executive privilege is traditionally used to protect confidential conversations between the president and senior advisors, not interactions with a special counsel investigating potential criminal conduct.

Senator Ted Cruz (03:07): "The Biden White House is claiming executive privilege to block the release of that audio... as a lawyer, this is one of the most absurd legal claims I've ever heard."

Cruz explains that executive privilege is designed to ensure candid advice to the president without fear of forced disclosure, thereby protecting the executive branch's effectiveness. However, he argues that its application in this context is inappropriate and politically motivated.

3. Special Counsel Robert Hur’s Findings on Biden’s Competency

The centerpiece of the discussion revolves around Special Counsel Robert Hur's investigation into President Biden. Senator Cruz outlines Hur’s findings, which reportedly conclude that President Biden has committed multiple felonies related to the mishandling of classified documents. Despite this, Hur recommends against prosecuting Biden, citing his age and alleged senility as reasons for incompetency to stand trial.

Senator Ted Cruz (09:34): "Joe Biden is not competent to stand trial... Yet he is competent to be the commander in chief to have the nuclear codes."

This paradox, according to Cruz, highlights a significant issue within the Biden administration and raises questions about the credibility and motivations behind the executive privilege claim.

4. Lack of Communication Between Biden and Republican Senators

A noteworthy point made by Cruz is the apparent lack of communication between President Biden and Republican senators. He contrasts this with past administrations, noting that Biden has had minimal interactions with lawmakers across the aisle.

Senator Ted Cruz (15:54): "When Barack Obama was president, I talked to him regularly. When Donald Trump was president, I talked to him every week and sometimes every day. And I gotta say, it is an amazing thing."

This lack of engagement is presented as evidence of Biden's diminished capacity, further supporting the claims of his incompetency to fulfill presidential duties effectively.

5. Hunter Biden’s Financial Backer Withdraws Support

The episode also covers developments regarding Hunter Biden, President Biden’s son. Ben Ferguson highlights a report indicating that Kevin Morris, Hunter Biden’s primary financial backer and "sugar brother," has ceased funding his legal battles after investing over $6 million.

Ben Ferguson (29:43): "Hunter Biden's sugar brother Kevin Morris is tapped out of cash after funding his legal battles for almost five years."

Senator Cruz interprets this withdrawal as a "rats running from the ship" scenario, suggesting that Morris is distancing himself due to the mounting legal troubles and the declining political influence of the Biden family.

6. White House Refuses FOIA Requests on Terror Watch List Nationalities

Another critical issue discussed is the Biden administration's refusal to comply with a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) request made by reporter Bill Mulucian. The request sought information on the nationalities of individuals on the terror watch list arrested by Border Patrol in recent years.

Bill Mulucian’s Tweet Quoted by Senator Cruz (36:19): "I simply requested only the nationalities of people arrested on the terror watch list so the public can have an understanding of where in the world they are coming from."

Senator Cruz accuses the administration of shielding alarming information that could reveal the origins of potential terrorist threats crossing the southern border, thereby compromising national security and public awareness.

Senator Ted Cruz (38:47): "We are at a greater risk of a major terrorist attack in the United States than we have been at any time since September 11th. It is tragically going to happen. But Joe Biden and the Democrats are inviting terrorists to come into this country."

7. Future Implications and Conclusion

As the episode concludes, Senator Cruz expresses skepticism about the likelihood of the withheld audio recordings being released before the upcoming election. He predicts extended legal battles and political maneuvering aimed at delaying the release to mitigate potential damage to the Biden administration.

Senator Ted Cruz (28:40): "We have six months till the election... 30, 70% is probably optimistic... It may be less than that."

Ben Ferguson underscores the importance of these revelations for the American public, urging listeners to stay informed and vigilant as the situation develops.

Notable Quotes:

• Senator Ted Cruz (03:07): "As a lawyer, this is one of the most absurd legal claims I've ever heard."
• Senator Ted Cruz (09:34): "Joe Biden is not competent to stand trial... Yet he is competent to be the commander in chief to have the nuclear codes."
• Senator Ted Cruz (15:54): "When Barack Obama was president, I talked to him regularly. When Donald Trump was president, I talked to him every week and sometimes every day."
• Ben Ferguson (29:43): "Hunter Biden's sugar brother Kevin Morris is tapped out of cash after funding his legal battles for almost five years."
• Senator Ted Cruz (38:47): "We are at a greater risk of a major terrorist attack in the United States than we have been at any time since September 11th."

Conclusion:

In this episode of The 47 Morning Update, Ben Ferguson and Senator Ted Cruz present a compelling critique of the Biden administration, highlighting concerns over executive overreach, potential legal improprieties, and national security risks. The discussions aim to inform listeners about the alleged attempts to obscure critical information and the broader implications for American governance and security ahead of the upcoming elections.