The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson

Episode: "SHUT IT DOWN!" Biden Immigration Failures lead to Nat. Guardsmen SHOT!

Date: November 27, 2025
Host: Ben Ferguson (Premiere Networks)

Episode Overview

In this special Thanksgiving episode, Ben Ferguson tackles a breaking and serious story: the targeted shooting of two National Guardsmen near the White House by an Afghan national who entered the U.S. during the 2021 Kabul withdrawal under the Biden administration. Ferguson leverages the event to launch a critique against President Biden's immigration policies and broader Democratic stances on national security, drawing a direct connection between policy failures and violence against American service members. The episode blends reporting, analysis, and personal commentary in Ferguson’s signature candid style.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Breaking News: Attack Near the White House

• Incident Details: Two National Guardsmen were ambushed near the White House by a 29-year-old Afghan national, who entered the country in 2021 during the chaotic Afghan evacuation.
• Attack Description: The attacker lay in wait near Farragut West Metro, shot a female guard in the chest, then attempted to execute her with a shot to the head. He then used her weapon to fire at another guard, wounding him. A third guard intervened and stopped the attacker.
• Suspect Background: Entered the U.S. under “Operation Allies Welcome,” overstayed his visa, was in the U.S. illegally at the time of the attack.
• Terrorism Angle: Shooter reportedly yelled "Allah Akbar" during the attack, with the FBI treating the incident as a potential terrorist act.
• Injuries: Both Guardsmen are in critical condition; the assailant was shot and is in custody.
• Source: [03:34–07:20]

2. Media and Political Reaction

• White House Response: Immediate lockdown; President Trump (current president in this scenario) in Florida, quickly briefed and issued a statement on Truth Social promising a "steep price" for the attacker.
  • Quote: “The suspect who shot the two National Guard members is severely wounded and will pay a very steep price. God bless our great National Guard and all our military and law enforcement, they are truly great people.” – President Trump (cited by Dana Marie McNichol, 07:20–09:05, 15:22)
• Political Figures: Senator Schumer monitored the situation and thanked first responders. Vice President J.D. Vance addressed the incident while visiting Fort Campbell, asking for prayers for the wounded.
• Troop Increase: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth orders an additional 500 National Guard troops to D.C.
• Source: [07:20–09:05, 15:22-16:10]

3. Ferguson’s Commentary: The “Dehumanization” of Law Enforcement

• Critique of Democrats and Media: Ferguson claims Democratic lawmakers and media “dehumanize” law enforcement and those in uniform, creating a climate where such attacks multiply.
• Pattern of Violence: Points to “consistent” attacks on ICE agents and law enforcement as part of a trend of political and societal neglect.
• Islamic Extremism: Emphasizes that “Allah Akbar” is a signature call in jihadist attacks and accuses media of downplaying the religious/ideological dimension.
• Immigration Policy Failures: Holds Biden and Democratic Party responsible for bringing in “unvetted” individuals and failing to remove those with expired visas or security concerns.
• Source: [09:05–14:38]

4. The Afghan Evacuation: “A Catastrophic Failure”

• Lack of Vetting: Explicitly connects the attacker to the chaotic 2021 Kabul withdrawal, referencing that over 80,000 Afghans were admitted with “incomplete vetting”—a claim attributed to Department of Homeland Security admissions of “thousands” with “derogatory information.”
• Afghanistan as Terror Source: Describes Afghanistan as a “jihadist incubator,” with groups like the Taliban and ISIS-K threatening the West.
• Demand for Accountability: Calls for a full release of the shooter’s background, including watch list status, immigration/vetting history, affiliations, and any “government failure points.”
• Policy Prescription: Urges a complete shutdown of current immigration policy for poorly-vetted entrants – “It is time to shut it all down.” (13:33)
• Source: [12:10–14:38]

5. Final Take: Assigning Blame and Political Demands

• Direct Blame: Ferguson unequivocally blames Biden and Democratic immigration policies for the attack:
  “If you want to know who to blame for this tonight, this is on the Biden administration. This is on the Democratic Party. They allowed millions of people to come into this country illegally. Millions. This is a Democratic policy. It’s pretty clear Joe Biden did that…This is Joe Biden.” (16:10)
• Death Penalty Advocacy: Cites the attack as justification for the death penalty.
• Source: [16:10–17:14]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the shooter’s entry and the systemic failure:
  “We know that the Afghan national came into the US in 2021 in our withdrawal from Afghanistan…The alleged terrorist gunman who shot the two National Guard members overstayed his visa.” – Ben Ferguson (04:07)
• On the ideological context:
  “Allah Akbar means Allah is great. Not great—the greatest. Greater than God, greater than your laws, greater than your country, greater than your life. It’s tied directly to Islamic conquest theology.” – Ben Ferguson (10:50)
• On government accountability:
  “I want a full release of the suspect's background. I want any watch list that he was hit on or on. I want all the immigration and vetting history…And by the way, I do want Joe Biden, his administration, [to] be held responsible and accountable for this attack.” – Ben Ferguson (12:54)
• Main demand:
  “Shut it all down. People that are coming in that we're not vetting, that we don't know who they are from around the world, we need to shut it down.” (13:33)
• Assigning blame:
  “This Afghan individual should have never been in America…If you want to know who to blame for this tonight, this is on the Biden administration. This is on the Democratic Party.” (16:10)

Segment Timestamps

| Segment | Description | Time | |------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------| | DC Guardsmen Shooting: Breaking News | Incident summary and details | 03:34–07:20 | | Fox News Report & White House Response | Correspondent updates, political reactions | 06:27–09:05 | | Host Analysis: Ideology & Immigration | Ferguson’s commentary on dehumanization, policy failure, terrorism | 09:05–14:38 | | Fox News Reaction Recap | Shooter identity confirmed, policy context | 14:38–16:10 | | Final Take & Blame Assignment | Calls for drastic immigration change; direct blame on Biden/Democrats | 16:10–17:14 |

Tone and Style

Throughout the episode, Ben Ferguson maintains an urgent, impassioned, and critical tone. He does not mince words in assigning responsibility, uses vivid and sometimes graphic descriptions (especially of the attack), and pairs news reporting with overt calls for policy overhaul. His style is direct, unfiltered, and aimed at listeners who desire strong conservative commentary that sharply contrasts with mainstream news coverage.

Summary

This "Morning Update" is a provocative analysis linking the violent attack on two National Guardsmen in D.C. to what Ferguson presents as systemic failures in Biden-era immigration and vetting policies. The episode mixes detailed reporting with an unmistakable political edge, holding current Democratic leadership explicitly responsible for the consequences. Ferguson leverages on-the-ground facts, political reactions, and personal conviction to make the case for immediate and sweeping national security changes—culminating in the blunt demand: "Shut it all down."