Summary of "Manhunt Underway for Illegal Alien Who Committed Mass Murder, plus More Damning News About Hunter Biden's Fixer: Tony Blinken"

The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson, Episode Release Date: May 1, 2023

1. Introduction to Key Topics

In this episode of The 47 Morning Update, host Ben Ferguson engages in a comprehensive discussion with Senator Ted Cruz, tackling several pressing issues affecting America. The primary topics include a tragic mass murder committed by an illegal immigrant, allegations against Secretary of State Anthony Blinken regarding Hunter Biden, and concerns surrounding a Supreme Court leak.

2. Mass Murder by Illegal Immigrant: A Tragic Case

The episode opens with a harrowing account of Francisco Oropiza, a 38-year-old Mexican national and illegal immigrant who committed a mass murder in Cleveland, Texas. Deporting authorities had previously removed him from the country multiple times, yet he continued to re-enter illegally.

Key Points:

• Crime Details: Oropiza was fired upon by neighbors around 11:38 PM after repeatedly discharging his rifle, resulting in the deaths of five neighbors, including an eight-year-old child. Many victims were killed execution-style, with two adults sacrificing themselves to save children.

  Senator Ted Cruz [00:58]: "He shot five of his neighbors, including an eight year old boy. Many of them were shot execution style... this psychopath committed this crime not far from where you and I live."

• Media Criticism: Cruz criticizes the media for focusing on gun control ("AR15") rather than the fact that the murderer was an illegal immigrant, a detail initially omitted from coverage.

  Senator Ted Cruz [04:25]: "This just shows that it's the gun's fault. And the answer is we need more gun control."

• Immigration Policies: The discussion underscores the Biden-Harris administration's open-border policies, which, according to Cruz, have allowed over six million illegal immigrants into the country, contributing to increased crime rates.

  Senator Ted Cruz [08:46]: "June after day after day after day crime, sexual assault, murders being committed by illegal aliens... over 6 million... Flood into this country with their open borders."

3. Open Borders and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Critique

Senator Cruz elaborates on the failures of DHS and its head, Alejandro Mayorkas, in securing the border and enforcing immigration laws.

Key Points:

• DHS Leadership: Cruz criticizes Mayorkas for focusing on "maximizing resources" rather than stopping illegal crossings, effectively equating DHS’s approach to that of a delivery service for undocumented immigrants.

  Senator Ted Cruz [05:18]: "It is maximizing the resources that we have available to us to deliver the most effective results."

  Senator Ted Cruz [05:32]: "He's not trying to stop illegal immigrants... Rather like FedEx or UPS."

• Kate's Law: As an author of Kate's Law, Cruz advocates for mandatory minimum sentences for repeat illegal entrants with aggravated felonies, arguing it would have prevented Oropiza's crimes.

  Senator Ted Cruz [11:10]: "If Kate's Law had been on the books, Kate Steinle would be alive."

• Political Stalemate: The Democratic opposition to Kate's Law is highlighted as a barrier to enforcing stricter immigration controls.

  Senator Ted Cruz [12:16]: "The Democrats vote party line against Kate's Law."

4. Allegations Against Anthony Blinken Regarding Hunter Biden

The conversation shifts to allegations involving Anthony Blinken, who is accused of setting up covert meetings with Hunter Biden and lying to Congress about these interactions.

Key Points:

• Secret Meetings: Emails reveal Blinken arranged meetings with Hunter Biden using private email addresses, raising concerns about transparency and potential conflicts of interest.

  Senator Ted Cruz [19:02]: "Anthony Blinken was the Michael Cohen to Joe Biden... making bad political messes go away."

• Senator Ron Johnson's Testimony: Johnson confirms Blinken's dishonesty under oath and his involvement in activities that may suggest corruption.

  Senator Ron Johnson [16:06]: "We will release transcripts of his interview... to find out exactly what they were doing with Hunter Biden in 2015 and 2016."

• Potential Charges: Possible future indictments of Hunter Biden for tax violations and gun law falsifications are discussed, with Cruz suggesting that omissions of charges like being an unregistered foreign agent indicate a double standard.

  Senator Ted Cruz [24:39]: "If DOJ were to charge Hunter with being a foreign unregistered agent, that's very inconvenient for the White House narrative."

5. Supreme Court Dobbs Decision Leak: Calls for FBI Involvement

A significant portion of the episode addresses the unprecedented leak of the Dobbs decision draft from the Supreme Court and calls for an FBI investigation.

Key Points:

• Justice Alito's Statement: Justice Alito claims to know the identity of the leaker but lacks sufficient evidence to name them publicly.

  Senator Ted Cruz [28:32]: "Justice Alito has come out and said... he thinks he knows who did it."

• Investigation Shortcomings: Cruz criticizes the Supreme Court's reliance on the Marshal's Office, which lacks the resources for a thorough forensic investigation, advocating for FBI assistance.

  Senator Ted Cruz [36:42]: "I believe the chief justice should call in the FBI to assist with the investigation."

• Impact on Judicial Trust: The leak is described as a grave violation undermining the Supreme Court's integrity and the fundamental trust required for its operation.

  Senator Ted Cruz [30:04]: "It was a terrific evening reminiscing... it really goes to the fundamental trust."

6. Attacks on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas

Senator Cruz defends Justice Clarence Thomas against what he perceives as targeted attacks by Democrats, attributing these efforts to racial and ideological motivations.

Key Points:

• Targeted Smear Campaign: Cruz asserts that Justice Thomas is being uniquely targeted due to his African American heritage and conservative stance, unlike his liberal counterparts who face fewer ethical complaints.

  Senator Ted Cruz [39:11]: "Democrats hate Justice Thomas because he is a black man and an extraordinary justice."

• Double Standards in Ethics Complaints: He points out that while Democratic-leaning justices receive numerous ethics complaints, Thomas is disproportionately under scrutiny.

  Senator Ted Cruz [39:54]: "All of the media, all the Democrats... directed at Clarence Thomas."

• Upcoming Special Show: Ferguson announces a special episode dedicated to the scrutiny Justice Thomas faces, featuring guest Mark Paoletta, a close friend of the Justice.

  Senator Ted Cruz [40:35]: "We are going to have a special guest... Mark Paoletta... defending Justice Thomas."

7. Conclusion and Future Episodes

Ben Ferguson wraps up the episode by emphasizing the importance of the discussed issues and promoting upcoming shows that will delve deeper into the attacks on Supreme Court justices, particularly Justice Clarence Thomas.

Notable Quotes:

• Senator Ted Cruz on Media Bias:

  "As soon as it happened, the media went into their standard playbook where it was all about the AR15 and it was the gun's fault." [00:58]

• Senator Ted Cruz on Kate's Law:

  "Kate's Law provides that any person with an aggravated felony who enters the country illegally multiple times will have a mandatory minimum prison sentence and will be locked up." [08:46]

• Senator Ted Cruz on Anthony Blinken:

  "Tony Blinken is Luca [Brasi]." [19:02]

• Senator Ted Cruz on Supreme Court Leak:

  "It has never happened in over two centuries of our nation's history." [30:04]

• Senator Ted Cruz on Justice Clarence Thomas:

  "Democrats hate Justice Thomas because he is a black man and an extraordinary justice." [39:11]

This episode of The 47 Morning Update provides a critical examination of current political and judicial controversies, emphasizing Senator Cruz's perspective on immigration, corruption within the Biden administration, and the integrity of the Supreme Court.