Trump's Peace Through Power—or Iranian Power Play

Summary

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The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson

Episode: Trump's Peace Through Power—or Iranian Power Play

Date: June 18, 2026
Host: Ben Ferguson (Premiere Networks)
Featured voices: Donald Trump (audio clip), Joe Getty, Fox News Reporter, Gavin Newsom

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Episode Overview

This episode delves into two major political stories: President Donald Trump's controversial Iran deal, announced at the G7 summit, and a rapidly evolving federal investigation into California Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife, Jennifer. Host Ben Ferguson and guest Joe Getty provide unfiltered commentary, focusing first on the debate and aftermath of Trump’s agreement with Iran and then turning to the potential legal and political consequences facing Newsom as the Democratic frontrunner for 2028.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Iran Deal: Peace Through Power—or Iranian Power Play?

[03:18 - 11:16]

• Intra-Party Republican Debate:
  Joe Getty introduces the deep division among conservatives over Trump’s Iran deal. Trump is expected to face tough questions and will need to persuade skeptical Senate Republicans upon his return from the G7.

  • "There's a real war happening right now in the Republican Party...Trump is going to have to do some serious convincing..." (03:21, Joe Getty)

• Trump’s Statement at G7—Highlights:
  Donald Trump claims the deal "achieves everything" the US set out to accomplish:

  • Nuclear Nonproliferation:
    • “Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. They can’t develop it, buy it. They can never have a nuclear weapon.” (04:16, Donald Trump)
  • Conflict Resolution & Economic Impacts:
    • Recounts ending the conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which he links to record-setting stock market surges and sharp falls in oil prices.
    • “Your market would have, instead of going up...would go down at levels nobody ever saw before, maybe except for 1929.” (04:52, Donald Trump)
  • Military Leverage:
    • Trump credits years of pressure, notably his assassination of Iranian General Soleimani, for bringing Iran to the table. He frames the deal as “peace through strength”.
    • “You know why? Because I was the one that killed General Soleimani. And if I didn’t...we probably wouldn’t be talking right now.” (05:27, Donald Trump)
  • Regime Change:
    • Notably, Trump suggests regime change in Iran has essentially occurred, describing new leadership as "less radicalized."
    • “Frankly I think that's regime change. I think they're going to behave much differently.” (07:30, Donald Trump)

• Debate on Terms & Criticism:

  • Joe Getty acknowledges many conservatives’ concerns about the deal:
    • Allowing Iran continued control of the Strait of Hormuz.
    • Concerns that sanctions relief and access to frozen funds might go to Iran prematurely.
    • Security provisions potentially favoring Tehran before full compliance.
  • Emphasizes that while the deal promises global energy stability, critics warn it may grant Iran too much, too soon.

• Inspections & Enforcement:

  • Trump stresses that strong inspections and enforcement mechanisms are in the memorandum.

• Ceasefire & Negotiation Period:

  • A 60-day window is set for final settlement negotiations, including a ceasefire, nuclear monitoring, maritime traffic restoration, and sanctions discussions.

• Memorable Quote (Trump's Doctrine):

  • “If they violate the agreement... we’re going to bomb the hell out of them. I don’t want them to. I want them to honor the agreement.” (01:05, Donald Trump)

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2. Gavin Newsom Investigation: Front-Runner in Jeopardy

[11:16 - 15:28]

• Federal Probe Could Upend 2028:

  • Joe Getty breaks the news of a federal investigation into Newsom and his wife, noting its roots in whistleblower complaints from 2025—before Trump retook office.
  • “This investigation happened before the Trump administration was in...and it was not from Washington, D.C.; it originated in liberal California.” (11:40, Joe Getty)

• Plea Deal & Chief of Staff:

  • A major development: Newsom’s former chief of staff has reportedly taken a plea deal, acknowledging federal crimes.

• Newsom’s Defense:

  • Newsom frames the situation as political persecution:
    • “Federal agents have knocked on the doors of family, friends and former employees not because they found a crime, because they're simply trying to find one...Come after me. I'm not going anywhere.” (12:43, Gavin Newsom)

• Allegations of 'Pay to Play':

  • Jennifer Newsom’s nonprofit, The Representation Project, is accused of being a conduit for corporations seeking favors, raising ethical and legal questions about donations and influence.

• Commentary and Counterpoint:

  • Getty points out the investigation originated during the Biden administration, underlining this “is not political retribution”—contradicting Newsom’s public claims.
    • “His own team saw the corruption and just couldn’t take it anymore, couldn’t stay silent.” (14:14, Joe Getty)
  • The segment implies the fallout may damage not just Newsom, but the Democratic Party’s 2028 options.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump (On Iran Deal, at G7):

  • “Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. They can’t develop it, buy it. They can never have a nuclear weapon.” (04:16)
  • “If we didn’t do this deal, we could have dropped more bombs for another three weeks, two weeks, four weeks, two years... Your market would have...gone down at levels...maybe except for 1929.” (04:47)
  • “You know why? Because I was the one that killed General Soleimani.” (05:27)
  • “Frankly I think that's regime change. I think they're going to behave much differently.” (07:30)
  • “If they violate the agreement... we’re going to bomb the hell out of them.” (01:05)

• Joe Getty (Summarizing the Stakes):

  • “Now it’s clear there that the President is making his case not just to America, but also the rest of the world at the G7, saying that this agreement is a major foreign policy breakthrough.” (07:50)

• Gavin Newsom (Defiant on Investigation):

  • “Come after me. I’m not going anywhere. And the country is watching.” (12:55)

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Key Timestamps

• Trump on military leverage & regime change: 04:02–07:50
• Joe Getty breakdown of Iran deal strengths & concerns: 07:50–11:16
• Introduction of Newsom investigation: 11:16
• Fox News report on Newsom & wife: 12:18–13:51
• Gavin Newsom’s defiant response: 12:43–13:08
• Joe Getty analysis, impact on 2028: 13:51–15:28

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Tone and Style

Ben Ferguson and Joe Getty maintain a direct and combative tone, echoing conservative skepticism while also highlighting moments of bipartisan or analytical clarity. Trump’s voice is characteristically brash and boastful, particularly in recounting his administration’s “peace through strength” philosophy. The episode is urgent and polemical, with quick pivots between headline issues and sharp, at times caustic, assessments.

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Takeaways

• The episode underscores the fierce debates inside the GOP about Trump’s Iran deal, centering on security, energy, and the specter of appeasing Tehran.
• Trump frames the agreement as a historic act of peacemaking—with a “big stick” ready if Iran steps out of line.
• Meanwhile, a deepening scandal in California threatens to sideline one of the Democrats’ leading national figures and scramble the 2028 electoral landscape.

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For listeners seeking rapid, opinionated updates on world affairs and domestic politics directly from the conservative viewpoint, this episode offers both insider perspectives and battle lines for upcoming political struggles.

Transcript

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[Donald Trump]

I let him know. I said, look, if you don't adhere to the agreement, I don't want to do that, but we're going to bomb the hell out of you. And I don't think that they're going to veer from the agreement. What else am I going to do? Am I going to say I'm going to take you to court? Let me take you to court. Let me just. Let me sue you. No, we're going to bomb the hell out of them. If they violate the agreement, I don't want them to. I want them to honor the agreement.

[Ben Ferguson]

You're listening to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson.

[Joe Getty]

Good Thursday morning. Nice to have you with us on the 47 Morning Update, and we've got two big stories for you. First up, President Trump explaining the Iranian deal. This is. There's a lot of fighting within the conservative community over this deal and what actually happens. So what did the President say? I'll have that for you in just a moment. Also, a story that's been under reported on Gavin Newsom in serious legal trouble right now in California, a full investigation going on into him, and a plea deal with his former chief of staff that apparently has rolled. But before we get to that, I want to talk to you real quick about the work that's being done with Compassion International and how you can get involved.

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[Ben Ferguson]

Story number one, it is pretty clear

[Joe Getty]

that there is a real war happening right now in the Republican Party. This over the Iran deal. Many conservatives coming out saying that this deal is not what they want and talking about why they believe there are flaws in the deal. And it's obvious that Donald Trump is going to have to do some serious convincing when he gets back to Washington, D.C. from the G7, sitting down with key Republicans in the Senate explaining him why this deal is something that they should be excited about. Now, the president speaking at the G7 about the deal, laid out his points for why he says this deal is, in fact, a good deal. Take a listen.

[Donald Trump]

On Sunday, we reached an agreement with Iran that achieves everything we set out to accomplish, everything and much more. Ending the current conflict, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and preventing Iran from ever obtaining a nuclear weapon. That's what it was all about. That was about 99%. Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. They can't develop it, buy it. They can never have a nuclear weapon. At the same time with this announcement, or close to it, as people started to think it was going to happen when Iran was making some very positive statements, the stock market has surged to record highs, picking up thousands of points over the last short period of time. Thousands of points. And oil is dropping like it has never dropped before at levels it went in numbers, down $7, down $8. They've never seen anything like that. But if we didn't do this deal, we could have dropped more bombs for another three weeks, two weeks, four weeks, two years. You would never have the hormones straight open. You would never have success. Your market would have, instead of going up at levels that nobody's ever seen before, would go down at levels that nobody ever saw before, maybe except for 1929 or what. And you know, all the tough guys, tough guys don't realize that this wasn't a three month deal. This was years in the making. You know why? Because I was the one that killed General Soleimani. And if I didn't kill General Soleimani, we probably wouldn't be talking right now about this deal because he was a mad genius. They never were able to replace him. But a lot of people forget that the tough guys, you know, the tough guys that would drive the country right down the tubes. The past two days have provided a chance to discuss the details of this historic agreement with many of our closest friends and allies, including the G7 nations and many presidents and prime ministers. As you saw, Prime Minister Modi was here. We had a long talk, he's a great guy. They are thrilled that we made a deal, every one of them. There's not one nation that came to us and said, please sir, keep dropping bombs on them, please keep dropping bombs. The stupid people say that, but I'm thrilled to report. And by the way, those last two days were brutal. $200 million worth of bombs. And you know, it is expensive too, by the way, aside from everything else. And they knew I was coming for a third night. We informed them we're coming for a third night. They, they didn't have their navy, it sunk. They didn't have their air force, it's gone. Not one plane. They didn't have anti aircraft equipment. So we got free reign. They didn't have their leaders, but they have a new group of leaders that I think is actually, I think they're smarter. I think they're very smart. I think they're far less radicalized. And I think they're, I think they're really good. They love their country. You know, you talk about regime change, nobody will say that, but I guess that's. Look, their one set of leaders is all gone. Their second set of leaders is all gone. Their third set of leaders a little bit gone, but for the most part, and frankly I think that's regime change. I think they're going to behave much differently. I think they see a different way of life that they were never exposed to.

[Joe Getty]

Now it's clear there that the President is making his case not just to America, but also the rest of the world at the G7, saying that this agreement is a major foreign policy breakthrough. The President says it delivers on the core promise he made from the beginning. Iran will not have a nuclear weapon. In fact, Trump said that point is written clearly into the memorandum and, and that it will be backed by what he described as strong inspection and enforcement mechanism. Now, to be clear, there are many conservatives are very worried about this deal. Many are criticizing the vice President for being the man in charge of getting this deal together. And the President is also pointing to what he says is a victory, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as another victory. There are many that are saying, yeah, but you let Iran be in charge of that strait moving forward. And that is concerning. Now, that is one of the most important shipping lanes on Earth. It carries a huge percentage of the world's energy supply. And Trump says getting ships moving freely is incredibly important and it will reduce the threat of global energy crisis and also help push oil and gas prices lower in the short term. Now, that's something American families can directly feel at the pump. And the oil markets have reacted positively as they are now saying that they believe the waterway will remain. Now, Trump is also emphasizing something else. He believes this is a perfect example of how peace through strength works. He says that he was able to get them to the table and leverage the military and economic conditions to his advantage. Now, Trump also warned that this is not a blank check. If Iran violates the terms or fails to comply, he says America has the ability to return to military action. At the G7, he put it very simply, if he doesn't like what Iran does, we will go back to shooting. Now, the broader framework also lays out a 60 day period to negotiate a final settlement. It includes a ceasefire, commitments related to Iran's nuclear activities under international monitoring, the reopening of maritime traffic through the strait, and discussions over sanctions relief and access to frozen Iranian funds that are tied to the implementation of the agreement. Something else that many are fighting over in Washington right now. Now, it's important to understand that supporters see this as a historic opportunity. A deal that could prevent a nuclear ran and stop a wider Middle Eastern war. It also stabilize the energy markets and bring down the costs for consumers. But many critics in the Republican Party are arguing that some of these provisions involving sanctions relief and Iran financial assets being reopened to them, as well as regional security commitments, could actually give Tehran too much in return before all of its obligations are fulfilled. And the debate, it's not over. The debate, however, is over those provisions. And it's going to dominate Washington in the coming days. But from Trump's perspective at the G7, the message was crystal clear. Trump believes this is a deal that ends a dangerous conflict. It protects American interests It keeps Iran from getting the bomb and it delivers economic relief around the world.

[Ben Ferguson]

Next story number two, there is a

[Joe Getty]

very good chance that the front runner for the Democratic Party for the presidency in 2028 may not even be on the ballot. Why? Well, Gavin Newsom and the investigation into him and his wife are a big story that the Democrats and the media aren't talking about, but we are. What's even more shocking is the fact that there was a massive plea deal that involved his very close friend and former chief of staff. Yeah, it is one of the biggest political stories that could have a massive impact on 2028. And Newsom is now saying this is all, well, warfare that just Donald Trump going after him and his wife because he doesn't like them. There's just one problem with that narrative. This investigation happened before the Trump administration was in and it was not from Washington, D.C. it originated in liberal California. Here's some more details from FOX News about this investigation is familiar.

[Fox News Reporter]

Tell Fox News that the investigation will has actually been ongoing since 2025 and that the probe is based on whistleblower complaints related to Newsom and his wife's personal finances. Now, the case is apparently being handled by the U.S. attorney's office in Sacramento. And as you pointed out, the governor remains defiant, saying today that the president is, quote, coming after my wife, Jen.

[Gavin Newsom]

In recent days, federal agents have knocked on the doors of family, friends and former employees not because they found a crime, because they're simply trying to find one. They're demanding records. They're abusing the grand jury process, digging through years and years of random documents. So let me say it again, Mr. President, come after me. I'm not going anywhere. And the country is watching.

[Fox News Reporter]

Governor also claims the investigation is intended to undermine any potential White House bid in the future. Now, as for his wife, Jennifer, she's a documentary filmmaker who runs the Representation Project. It's a nonprofit and it seeks to advance feminism through media production. However, that charity has attracted pay for play allegations with critics claiming that what essentially is happening over in the Golden State is corporations with business interests in California donate to the organization in an effort to gain influence over Newsom. Now, you may be wondering, what about the doj? Well, they did not respond to a request or comment with respect to any potential investigation.

[Joe Getty]

Well, now, to be clear, what you just heard there is this had nothing to do with Donald Trump. This investigation started before Donald Trump was even back in office. And it came from whistleblowers within his own government. So Gavin Newsom can cry all he wants that. Trump is targeting me and my wife while conveniently forgetting one massive detail. The federal investigation into his shady finances. And Jennifer's non profit pay to play scheme began before Trump was in office. Yes, this all began the investigation under the Biden administration. And it was people around him, whistleblowers from his own inner circle, that blew the whistle on the corruption. That's right. His own team saw the corruption and just couldn't take it anymore, couldn't stay silent. Now the Sacramento U.S. attorney's office is handling all this, which also points back to the point about his lie in his press conference. No, Gavin Newsom is not being politically prosecuted. This is actually accountability finally catching up to California's most corrupt power couple, the first lady and the governor of the state. The walls clearly seem to be closing in on Gavin. And it looks like there's a good chance now that not only is Gavin Newsom exposed, but maybe all the corruption around him and his wife and his former chief of staff has even taken a plea deal, pleading guilty to federal charges. And that apparently may be his biggest liability. Not Donald Trump, but his own friends.

[Ben Ferguson]

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