The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson

Episode: Media Covers for Comey plus Dem AG Nominee Jay Jones' Violent 'Fantasies'

Date: October 6, 2025
Host: Ben Ferguson

Episode Overview

In this episode, Ben Ferguson dissects two major political controversies shaking American politics. First, he exposes what he asserts is stark media and Democratic hypocrisy in their reactions to the indictments of James Comey versus Donald Trump, highlighting what he sees as a double standard. Second, Ferguson spotlights Virginia Democratic Attorney General hopeful Jay Jones, whose past text messages fantasizing about violence toward Republicans and their children have resurfaced, fueling accusations about the normalization of violent rhetoric among Democrats.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Media & Democratic Reaction: Comey vs. Trump Indictments

[02:53–08:56]

• Introduction to Montage:
  Ferguson frames the media as "state sponsored" for the Democratic Party, urging listeners to spot the difference in reactions to Trump versus Comey indictments.

  "You don't hate the media enough. And if you don't believe the media is extremely biased ... then you're not paying attention."
  — Ben Ferguson (03:05)

• Audio Montage:
  The segment plays a compilation of media sound bites and Democratic statements from both cases, underscoring their contrasting tones:

  • Media/Democrats on Comey: Call for trust in the process, minimize the seriousness, and blame accusations on politics.
  • Media/Democrats on Trump: Emphasize the gravity of the allegations, warn about threats to the rule of law, and accuse Trump of undermining democracy.

  "This is an example of our judicial system working like it should work and how it works in democracies across the globe. We have no reason to believe Comey actually broke any laws here..." (03:45) "This is such a horrendous moment for the rule of law... This is a test of citizenship. Are we a country of laws? This is the rule of law under assault..." (04:15) "The whole thing, the lies, the injustice, that is not democracy. That's not America." (08:00)

• Ferguson's Commentary:
  Ferguson accuses the media of hypocrisy and implores listeners to share the montage:

  "That is the difference between the Dems on Trump versus the Comey indictment. And I hope you will play that and post on social media everywhere because you do not hate this media enough."
  — Ben Ferguson (08:56)

2. Jay Jones’ Violent Rhetoric in Virginia AG Race

[09:10–16:47]

• Topic Introduction:
  Ben shifts to the controversy surrounding Jay Jones, a Democratic candidate for Virginia Attorney General, who's under fire for "fantasizing" in text messages about violence against a Republican lawmaker and their children.

  "If you want to know how mainstream violence and the rhetoric of violence has become among the Democratic Party, look no further than what's happening in Virginia..."
  — Ben Ferguson (09:12)

• Text Message Details & Fallout:

  • Ferguson reads directly from Jones' alleged texts, which express a wish for Republican lawmaker Todd Gilbert and his children to be killed.
  • He notes Governor Glenn Youngkin's response, labeling Jones' rhetoric “beyond disqualifying”.

  "...Gilbert gets two bullets to the head and then hopes his children would die. That is what Youngkin, the governor of Virginia, said on X."
  — Ben Ferguson (09:39) "If those guys die before me, I will go to their funerals and blank on their graves, send them out awash in something."
  — Ben Ferguson quoting Jones (11:21)

• Analysis of Political Rhetoric:
  Ferguson rails against what he perceives as entrenched, violent attitudes within the Democratic Party, arguing it’s not an isolated incident.

  "Do not tell me this is just one. Do not tell me that this is an outlier. Do not tell me any of those things. This is what the Democratic Party has refused to police. This is what the Democratic Party has refused to condemn."
  — Ben Ferguson (15:16)

• Claims of Broader Trend:
  Ferguson connects Jones’ texts to a pattern of violence against conservative figures, specifically referencing recent political violence as a consequence of such rhetoric.

  "This is why Democrats around the country celebrated the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Because of everything that I just told you. It is incredibly scary. It is also incredibly sick that this is now where we are."
  — Ben Ferguson (15:49)

• Focus on ‘Fascist’ Language:
  Ferguson highlights the repeated labeling of Republicans as “fascists” in Jones' messages and broader Democratic dialogue, suggesting it’s used to justify violence.

  "When they also talk about this elected official, they clearly talk about the family and the children. They believe that because your dad is in politics and they disagree with you that you are, quote, breeding, as they described it, little fascists."
  — Ben Ferguson (16:19)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Media Bias Critique:

  "You don't hate the media enough. And if you don't believe that the media is extremely biased and basically state sponsored media for the Democratic Party, well, then you're not paying attention."
  — Ben Ferguson (03:05)

• On Jones’ Rhetoric:

  "Gilbert gets two bullets to the head and then hopes his children would die."
  — Ben Ferguson quoting Gov. Youngkin summarizing Jones’ text (09:39)

• Commentary on Mainstreaming Violence:

  "This is what the Democratic Party has refused to police. This is what the Democratic Party has refused to condemn. This is what the Democratic Party has refused to reign in. In fact, they're the opposite of that. This is what they advocate for. This is what they fantasize about. This is what they encourage..."
  — Ben Ferguson (15:16)

• Chilling Assessment:

  "It is incredibly scary. It is also incredibly sick that this is now where we are. This is what is actually happening."
  — Ben Ferguson (15:49)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [02:53] Introduction to media montage: Setting up the comparison of Comey and Trump indictments
• [03:45–08:56] Media and Democratic soundbites contrasting Comey and Trump reactions
• [08:56] Ferguson's post-montage takeaway
• [09:10] Introduction of the Jay Jones controversy
• [09:39–11:21] Details and excerpts from Jones’ text messages and public reaction
• [15:16–16:19] Ferguson’s analysis of party-wide implications and use of “fascist” labeling

Tone & Language

Ferguson's tone throughout is direct, passionate, and combative, directed toward conservative listeners frustrated with perceived media and Democratic double standards. He employs vivid language—"you do not hate this media enough," "mainstream violence"—to underscore his sense of urgency and outrage. Quotes from both the host and public figures are shared verbatim for impact.

Summary

Ben Ferguson’s October 6, 2025 episode of The 47 Morning Update delivers a scathing critique of alleged media bias in the coverage of political indictments and draws a line from the violent rhetoric exposed in Virginia's Attorney General race to broader trends in Democratic discourse. Through pointed montage, analysis, and direct readings, Ferguson argues these are not isolated incidents but evidence of systemic issues, urging his listeners to recognize and share what he frames as the dangerous normalization of partisanship and political violence in America.