The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson

Episode: Media Tried Linking Trump to Epstein — a Phone Call in 2006 Just Blew That Up
Date: February 10, 2026
Host: Ben Ferguson (Premiere Networks)

Episode Overview

This episode addresses recent revelations about Donald Trump’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, countering longstanding media narratives. Ben Ferguson spotlights new court documents showing Trump’s 2006 phone call alerting police about Epstein’s illegal activity—and harshly criticizing Ghislaine Maxwell. The show covers Trump’s statements on the unsealed files, CNN’s press questioning, and the newly released Maxwell House Oversight Committee testimony, where she pleads the Fifth repeatedly on Epstein-related questions.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Trump Economy and Political Context

• Quick commentary highlights current administration achievements: strong economic growth, declining inflation, record-high stocks, and historically low crime rates.
• (00:05) “The Trump economy is delivering for the American people... strong growth and inflation is in fact coming down... and the lowest crime rate in over 100 years.” — Guest/Commentator

2. Breaking: Trump’s 2006 Police Call on Epstein

• Newly unsealed court documents detail Trump’s proactive call to Palm Beach police in 2006, alerting them to Epstein’s predatory behavior and calling Maxwell “evil.”
• (03:13) “Trump told the Palm Beach police chief, ‘Everyone knew about Epstein and Maxwell is an evil woman.’” — News Anchor/Reporter
• Trump informed police that Epstein’s behavior was well-known in New York and Palm Beach, stating “Thank goodness you’re stopping him... Everyone has known he’s been doing this.”
• The FBI interview (2019) with the police chief is cited as evidence Trump took early action, contrasting media implication of secrecy or complicity.

3. Trump’s Statements Following Documents’ Release

• In a recent White House briefing, Trump downplays any suggestion of his involvement, saying the recently unsealed files prove there’s “nothing” on him, and urges the public to “get onto something else.”
• (05:34) “Now that nothing came out about me other than it was a conspiracy against me, literally by Epstein and other people. But I think it's time now for the country to maybe get onto something else.” — Donald Trump
• Trump swiftly redirects questions about Epstein victims to other policy matters, mocks CNN’s coverage, and directly attacks interviewer’s credibility.
• (06:05) “CNN has no ratings because of people like you... I don’t think I’ve ever seen you smile. You know why you’re not smiling? Because you know you’re not telling the truth and you’re a very dishonest organization.” — Donald Trump

4. Ghislaine Maxwell Testifies—And Pleads the Fifth

• Maxwell appears virtually before the House Oversight Committee and, on counsel’s advice, refuses to answer any substantive questions, invoking her Fifth Amendment right at every turn.
• Key questions include whether she’s a close friend of Epstein, her role in sex trafficking, and if she assisted in recruiting or coercing girls for Epstein or others.
• Representative exchange:
  • (07:48) House Committee: “Were you a close friend and confidant of Jeffrey Epstein?”
  • Maxwell: “I would like to answer your question, but on the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer... I therefore invoke my right to silence under the Fifth Amendment...”
  • This cycle repeats for all questions, e.g., about trafficking girls (08:28, 08:38), instructing girls to provide sexual favors (09:10), enlisting influential individuals for protection (09:31), and naming co-conspirators (10:02).
• The committee’s frustration is evident as Maxwell provides no insight, citing appeal strategy while already serving a 20-year sentence.

5. Media and Public Reaction

• The episode underlines public frustration over Maxwell’s silence and the lack of wider accountability in the Epstein scandal.
• Ben Ferguson and guests criticize mainstream media for using the story to attempt to implicate Trump, rather than pursuing the full network of offenders:
  • (11:19) “The President... is also absolutely right. What the media has done is not investigate this, but try to use a conspiracy to attack Donald Trump. And now we know exactly what he was doing, going to the authorities and telling them to look at Maxwell...” — News Anchor/Reporter

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• (03:13) News Anchor/Reporter: “Trump told the Palm Beach police chief, 'Everyone knew about Epstein and Maxwell is an evil woman.' ... makes it clear that Donald Trump wanted to stop Epstein."
• (05:34) Donald Trump: “Now that nothing came out about me other than it was a conspiracy against me... I think it's time now for the country to maybe get onto something else."
• (06:05) Donald Trump: "CNN has no ratings because of people like you... I don’t think I’ve ever seen you smile. ... Because you know you’re not telling the truth and you’re a very dishonest organization."
• (07:48 – 10:43) Ghislaine Maxwell: “I invoke my Fifth Amendment right to silence.” [Repeated to each major question.]
• (11:19) News Anchor/Reporter: "What the media has done is not investigate this, but try to use a conspiracy to attack Donald Trump. And now we know exactly what he was doing, going to the authorities and telling them to look at Maxwell..."

Segment Timestamps

• [00:05] Political/economic overview
• [03:10] News of Trump’s 2006 police call about Epstein
• [05:24] President Trump faces questions about newly unsealed Epstein files
• [07:43] Maxwell pleads the Fifth before House Oversight Committee
• [10:51] Recap and reaction to Maxwell’s refusal to testify
• [11:19] Media criticism and final commentary

Tone & Style

Ben Ferguson delivers the episode with his characteristic directness and partisanship, focusing on debunking media narratives implicating Trump in the Epstein scandal. The tone is unapologetically pro-Trump, critical of mainstream media, and relentless in demanding more transparency and accountability around Epstein and Maxwell.

For Listeners: Key Takeaways

• Unsealed documents reveal Trump attempted to alert authorities about Epstein’s and Maxwell’s actions back in 2006, sharply undercutting media insinuations of Trump’s complicity.
• Ghislaine Maxwell, during House testimony, refused to answer every question related to Epstein, invoking the Fifth Amendment.
• The episode frames Trump as a whistleblower in the Epstein saga, while criticizing the media for focusing on Trump rather than broader criminal networks and Maxwell’s own accountability.
• Frustration remains high among the public and lawmakers eager for full disclosures and further prosecutions beyond Maxwell.

This summary encompasses all main content of the episode, skipping ads and non-substantive sections. For fuller context or direct voices, listening to the highlighted timestamps is recommended.