The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson

Episode: The Left Melts Down as Trump Scores on Immigration Arrests & National Guard Deployment Legal Victory
Date: October 25, 2025
Host: Ben Ferguson

Episode Overview

In this episode, Ben Ferguson delves into two headline-grabbing developments from the Trump administration:

1. The Department of Homeland Security's report of 480,000+ illegal immigrant arrests—many with criminal records—during Trump's first nine months in office.
2. A major legal win for President Trump: the Ninth Circuit Court's decision allowing the deployment of the National Guard in Portland.
   Ben contextualizes these stories within President Trump’s law-and-order campaign promises and highlights the reaction from political opposition and the mainstream media.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Record Immigration Arrests under Trump Administration

(Main segment start: 04:38)

• Fulfilling Campaign Promises:
  Ben underscores that President Trump pledged decisive action against illegal immigration, especially prioritizing the removal of individuals with criminal backgrounds. He frames current DHS enforcement numbers as proof of Trump following through.

• Statistics Highlighted:

  • Over 480,000 illegal immigrants arrested in the first nine months of the Trump administration [04:39].
  • 70% of those arrested had either criminal convictions or pending criminal charges.
  • Notable crimes among arrestees: incest with a minor, homicide, sexual assault, domestic violence, with nine especially egregious cases publicized from South and Central Florida.

• Direct Statement from Kristi Noem (Guest appearance):
  Noem recites specific cases, detailing backgrounds and repeat offenses of several arrested individuals (see “Notable Quotes” below for examples).
  She emphasizes the administration’s zero-tolerance policy, the associated risks for law enforcement, and the public's support for strong immigration enforcement measures.

• Impact on Law Enforcement:
  Noem broadcasts the claim that anti-police rhetoric has spurred a “1,000% increase” in violence against law enforcement officers. She describes recent attacks on ICE facilities, including a deadly shooting motivated by anti-ICE sentiment [07:06–11:14].

• Public Opinion Polling:
  Noem claims:

  • 54% of Americans want illegal immigrants prosecuted and deported.
  • 78% want criminal illegal aliens specifically brought to justice.

• Ben’s Take:
  “This isn't just a win for Donald Trump. This is a win for every man and woman in this country, especially men and women that have been very victims of countless crimes by illegal immigrants.” [11:14]

2. National Guard Deployment: Ninth Circuit Legal Victory

(Main segment start: 11:25)

• Legal Context:
  The Ninth Circuit ruled that President Trump could legally deploy the National Guard to Portland, overturning a previous judge's opposition.

• Opposition Reactions:
  Ben notes the “meltdown” among progressive commentators, specifically referencing Lisa Rubin’s frustrated explanation on MSNBC when reading excerpts from the Court’s decision [11:59].
  Rubin quotes the opinion, which found Trump’s actions to be within the bounds of statutory authority (Title 10) and judged to be within a “range of honest judgment.”

• Segment from MSNBC:
  The Court concludes that Trump likely has the lawful ability to call up the National Guard when regular forces are insufficient for law enforcement needs in cities like Portland.

• Broader Implications:
  Ben sees this as a sign that opponents are “running out of ways to stop President Trump from doing his job” and that the President’s law-and-order campaign is extending from Portland to other U.S. cities.

3. Reaction & Analysis

• Ben frames these events as not just administration victories but as demonstrations of keeping campaign promises to restore order and security (“doing exactly what he promised he was going to keep all Americans safe, no matter where you live.”) [13:37].

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Kristi Noem on ICE Arrests and Law Enforcement:

  “Every single day our law enforcement officers put their lives at risk to protect the American people. …The left’s anti-cop rhetoric has led to 1000% increase in violence against our law enforcement officers.” [08:59]

  “These individuals are just a handful of people that have been in this country creating victims out of American citizens that now those families do no longer have to worry about.” [09:58]

• On Specific Criminal Cases:

  “Eric Carlos Artilles Ramos, an illegal alien from Cuba… had a prior removal order in 2008… previously convicted of kidnapping and carjacking.” [07:14]
  “Oscar Alfredo Retena Mar Marquin, an illegal alien from El Salvador… convicted of sexual assault against a child… deported twice before, in 1999 and in 2019.” [07:38]

• On the ICE Facility Shooting:

  “Last month, we had an individual open fire at an ICE facility… victims from that attack… We lost two lives there. …Suspect had anti-ICE written on the ammunition and on his bullet casings…” [09:50–10:30]

• Ben Ferguson on Portland:

  “It is very clear the left realizes now they're running out of ways to stop President Trump from doing his job, a job that he was elected by the American people to do.” [13:37]

• MSNBC’s Lisa Rubin Reading the Court’s Decision:

  "We thus conclude that defendants are likely to succeed on the merits of their appeal, basically saying that… Trump is likely to prevail… he has the discretion to determine, as the President, within a range of honest judgment, when it is reasonable…” [12:39]

Segment Timestamps for Key Topics

• Intro and Headlines: 01:35 – 04:38
• Immigration Arrests and Stats: 04:38 – 11:14
  • Kristi Noem’s Press Conference and Details: 07:06 – 11:14
• Ninth Circuit/National Guard Decision: 11:25 – 14:21
  • MSNBC Commentary and Court Excerpt: 11:59 – 13:37
• Final Analysis and Sign-off: 13:37 – 14:21

Episode Tone and Style

• Direct and Assertive: Ben Ferguson’s approach is highly direct, emphasizing the “unfiltered” and “behind the scenes” analysis he advertises.
• Law-and-Order Thematic: Focuses consistently on public safety, law enforcement heroism, and what he frames as “common sense” support by the public.
• Combative Toward Opposition: Skewers the “radical left,” “anti-cop rhetoric,” and highlights media opposition, especially on MSNBC.

This episode of The 47 Morning Update offers a pointed, detailed breakdown of recent immigration enforcement actions and a legal development surrounding federal intervention in city policing—both framed as proof points for President Trump’s law-and-order platform in the face of opposition from progressives and mainstream media.