The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson

Episode: Biden's Donors FUNDING Pro-Hamas Protests, plus ISIS in America
Release Date: May 6, 2024

Introduction

In this compelling episode of The 47 Morning Update, host Ben Ferguson engages in a critical discussion with Senator Ted Cruz, focusing on the alarming connections between Democratic donors and pro-Hamas, anti-Semitic protests on college campuses. Additionally, they delve into the pressing issue of ISIS-linked terrorism within the United States, highlighting significant lapses in the Biden administration's vetting processes.

Democratic Donors Funding Pro-Hamas Protests and Anti-Semitic Activities

Unveiling the Funding Sources

At the outset, Senator Cruz emphasizes the revelation that major Democratic donors are simultaneously financing Joe Biden's reelection campaign and orchestrating anarchic activities on college campuses. He states:

"We've had major breaking news about the funding sources that are behind these pro Hamas, anti Semitic protests... This was carefully put together."
— Senator Ted Cruz [00:14]

Media’s Late Coverage

Senator Cruz criticizes the corporate media for its delayed coverage of these connections, noting that major outlets only began addressing the issue after two weeks of investigative reporting:

"It is striking that the corporate media is covering this now... They largely ignored that until this weekend."
— Senator Ted Cruz [01:23]

Key Donors and Organizations

The discussion highlights influential figures and organizations funding these activities:

• George Soros: A primary financier behind the Tides Foundation.
• Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation: Collaborators with Soros in funding leftist initiatives.
• David Rockefeller Jr.: Contributor through the Rockefeller Brothers Fund.
• Susan and Nick Pritzker: Significant Democratic donors contributing to the Biden Victory Fund.

Senator Cruz asserts:

"George Soros, Bill and Melinda Gates, David Rockefeller Jr., Susan and Nick Pritzker... These are the blue-blooded royalty, the billionaires who fund the Democrat Party, who fund Joe Biden."
— Senator Ted Cruz [02:21]

Jewish Voices for Peace (JVP) and NSJP

Organizations such as Jewish Voices for Peace (JVP) and National Students for Justice in Palestine (NSJP) are identified as key organizers of anti-Israel and anti-Semitic protests. Senator Cruz describes JVP as anti-Zionist and anti-Israel, linking them to a broader agenda funded by major Democratic donors.

Organized Planning Behind Campus Protests

Wall Street Journal Insights

Senator Cruz references a Wall Street Journal report detailing the meticulous planning behind campus protests:

"Anti Israel, anti Jewish protests on campuses were the results of months of training and planning... student organizers began consulting with groups like the National Students for Justice in Palestine, Veterans of campus protests, and former Black Panthers."
— Senator Ted Cruz [10:29]

Tactics and Manuals

The episode exposes training manuals used to guide protestors in militant and disruptive activities. These manuals instruct participants on breaking into buildings, resisting arrest, and evading law enforcement. Senator Cruz mocks the practical instructions, highlighting their intent to incite violence:

"...a manual called the 'de Arrest Primer' teaches protesters to physically resist arrest or in some cases, to assault police officers or throw projectiles at them to protect fellow comrades."
— Senator Ted Cruz [10:29]

Furthermore, a recorded interaction at UCLA illustrates the enforcement of SJP's rules, portraying protestors as militant and anti-authority:

"They're allowing them... They are allowing us."
— Senator Ted Cruz [22:20]

Non-Student Agitators

Statistics reveal that approximately half of the demonstrators arrested at various universities are not affiliated with the institutions, suggesting the presence of paid agitators:

"An estimated 134 out of 282 demonstrators arrested last Tuesday had zero affiliation with the two New York colleges... 45 of the 79 arrested last Monday at University of Texas at Austin had no affiliation."
— Senator Ted Cruz [16:13]

ISIS Terrorism in America

Case Study: Javakir Atoev

The conversation shifts to a critical examination of the Biden administration's handling of an individual linked to ISIS, Javakir Atoev:

"From 2022, February of 2022 when he crossed illegally in this country... until April of 2024 when he was finally arrested, the Biden administration was complicit in an individual who is reported to be directly tied to ISIS being released in America."
— Senator Ted Cruz [27:55]

NBC News segments corroborate these claims, highlighting the timeline of Atoev's entry, release, and eventual arrest after nearly two years.

Vetting Failures and Government Accountability

Senator Cruz underscores the systemic failures in border security and vetting processes, questioning the administration's prioritization of political agendas over national security:

"We've been fighting for years to secure the border... Every Democrat in the Senate voted to throw out the impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas to hear no evidence."
— Senator Ted Cruz [32:43]

He laments the stark increase in terror watch list apprehensions compared to previous administrations:

"In fiscal year 2023, 169 people on the terror watch list were apprehended at our southern border... 630 terror suspects were encountered at the northern border in the last two fiscal years."
— Senator Ted Cruz [34:19]

Political Implications and Fallout

Democrats' Inaction and Accountability

The discussion highlights a perceived lack of accountability among Democratic leaders, with Senator Cruz asserting that key figures like Joe Biden and Kamala Harris remain indifferent to these security breaches:

"Joe Biden doesn't care. Kamala Harris doesn't care. Chuck Schumer doesn't care. Nancy Pelosi doesn't care... They know people are dying every single day. People are dying because of this open border. And the Democrats will do nothing to change it. It's who they are."
— Senator Ted Cruz [37:38]

Potential for Future Terrorist Attacks

Senator Cruz expresses concern over the normalization of terrorism risks, suggesting that Democrats rely on the media to divert attention and avoid accountability:

"They think that the American people are too stupid to connect these dots... They count on the corporate media to cover for them, to hide what they're doing."
— Senator Ted Cruz [36:41]

Critique of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT)

Introduction to MMT

In a lighter segment, Senator Cruz introduces Modern Monetary Theory, critiquing it as a flawed approach that excuses unchecked government spending:

"There's a theory called modern monetary theory, and it's a bunch of gobbledygook that is designed to basically justify big spending liberals just printing money like there's no tomorrow."
— Senator Ted Cruz [40:05]

Excerpts from Jared Bernstein

The episode features Jared Bernstein, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers in the Biden White House, explaining MMT. Senator Cruz humorously undermines Bernstein's credentials and the validity of MMT:

"Take a look at what Jared Bernstein is saying... Wherever he went to college, I really think they should take back their diploma."
— Senator Ted Cruz [41:24]

Conclusion

Wrapping up, Senator Cruz ties together the discussed themes, emphasizing the Democrats' focus on maintaining power over addressing critical national security issues. He warns of the dire consequences of continued inaction and the potential for future terrorist attacks, urging listeners to remain vigilant and informed.

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Senator Ted Cruz [00:14]: "These protests... were paid for, they were planned, they were organized. This was carefully put together."

• Senator Ted Cruz [02:21]: "George Soros, Bill and Melinda Gates, David Rockefeller Jr., Susan and Nick Pritzker... These are the blue-blooded royalty, the billionaires who fund the Democrat Party, who fund Joe Biden."

• Senator Ted Cruz [10:29]: "...a manual called the 'de Arrest Primer' teaches protesters to physically resist arrest or in some cases, to assault police officers or throw projectiles at them..."

• Senator Ted Cruz [16:13]: "They're clearly getting paid. And who are they getting paid by? Well, we just walked through who they're getting paid by. Joe Biden's top donors."

• Senator Ted Cruz [27:55]: "From 2022, February of 2022 when he crossed illegally in this country... until April of 2024 when he was finally arrested, the Biden administration was complicit in an individual who is reported to be directly tied to ISIS being released in America."

• Senator Ted Cruz [37:38]: "Joe Biden doesn't care. Kamala Harris doesn't care... People are dying because of this open border. And the Democrats will do nothing to change it. It's who they are."

This episode of The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson presents a critical perspective on the Democratic Party's funding connections to disruptive and militant activities on college campuses, as well as highlighting significant concerns regarding national security and border control under the Biden administration.