The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson

FBI Search of Fulton County, Georgia Election Office
The FBI executed a court-authorized search warrant at the Fulton County Election Hub related to the 2020 presidential election.
The action is evidence that past claims of election fraud—particularly those advanced by Donald Trump—are finally being taken seriously.
Judicial approval of the warrant is proof of legitimacy.
Seizure of ballots, computers, phones, and election records.
Allegations that early votes were improperly certified without required signatures.
The dismissal of the prior state-level prosecution against Trump in Georgia as vindication.


Assertion of Broader Election Manipulation Concerns
Foreign interference, specifically claiming that Mexican consulates worked to influence U.S. elections via immigration and cultural influence.
These claims are tied to a book (The Invisible Coup) and used to argue that U.S. elections are structurally compromised.

Trump’s Georgia Election Claims
Trump’s assertion that he “won Georgia” is reinforced.
The FBI investigation is a potential confirmation that the 2020 Georgia results were altered or fraudulent.
Media skepticism of these claims is dishonest or politically motivated.

Second Story: Death of Alex Pretty in Minnesota
The media portrays Alex Pretti as an innocent victim of ICE violence.
Newly surfaced video shows Pretti: Assaulting federal agents,
Damaging government vehicles,
Carrying a firearm during protests.


Law Enforcement Justification Narrative
Federal agents involved in the shooting were placed on administrative leave (presented as standard procedure).
Pretti posed an ongoing threat and that agents acted in self-defense.
Family and attorney statements with video evidence to accuse the media of intentional misinformation.

Broader Media Critique
Mainstream media is misleading the public,
The political left is covering up violent behavior,
Institutions are suppressing truth about election integrity and immigration enforcement.



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Individual killed:
Alex Pretti, age 37, was fatally shot by a Border Patrol/ICE agent during a physical confrontation at or near his home in Minneapolis.

Prior confrontation with ICE:
About one week before the fatal shooting, Preddy reportedly had a physical encounter with federal immigration agents while protesting an ICE action.
During that earlier incident, agents allegedly tackled him, and Preddy later claimed he suffered a broken rib, saying he believed he might die at the time.
Medical records reviewed by CNN reportedly showed he received treatment consistent with a broken rib.

Context of earlier incident:
Pretti intervened after seeing ICE agents chasing a family on foot, stopping his vehicle, shouting, and blowing a whistle in protest.
Sources say he was tackled by multiple agents and restrained.

Known to federal law enforcement:
Pretti was already known to federal law enforcement prior to the fatal encounter.
It remains unclear whether this knowledge came from the earlier protest or other encounters.

Fatal encounter details:
The final encounter occurred days later and ended with Pretti being shot and killed during a struggle.
It is unclear whether the agents involved recognized him from prior incidents.

Weapon involvement:
CNN reportedly acknowledged that Pretti had a gun in his waistband during the fatal confrontation.
Breitbart News also reported he was armed during the struggle, a fact the document claims media outlets under‑emphasized.

Law enforcement justification:
CBP use‑of‑force policy, stating deadly force is authorized when an agent reasonably believes there is an imminent threat of death or serious bodily harm.
Emphasis is placed on the agent’s perception at the moment of the shooting, not retrospective analysis.

Broader DHS context:
DHS has warned of increased threats and harassment toward ICE officers, including physical interference during enforcement actions.
DHS has acknowledged collecting information on individuals accused of obstructing enforcement but denies currently operating a formal database, despite public statements suggesting one may be created.

Political and media criticism:
The mainstream media is portraying Pretti primarily as a victim while downplaying: His prior confrontations with ICE,
His alleged aggressiveness,
The fact that he was armed.

It frames his actions as part of broader anti‑ICE activism.

Tom Homan and historical context:
Tom Homan was praised and awarded under President Barack Obama.
Obama‑era statements emphasizing enforcement, deportations, and border control to argue policy continuity across administrations.

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1. Life in Cuba Before and After the Revolution
At first, many Cubans—including Sonia’s family—believed Fidel Castro would bring hope and equality.
Very quickly, Castro imposed strict control, destroyed economic freedom, and made the entire population equally poor.
2. The Reality of Communist Cuba
Universal poverty: Everyone was paid the same and had almost nothing—food shortages, basic needs unmet.
State surveillance: Every neighborhood had assigned informants who monitored households and reported any anti‑government sentiment.
Restrictions on daily life: Cubans were barred from renting boats, traveling, or accessing certain services, even if they had citizenship elsewhere.
3. Persecution and Indoctrination
Sonia witnessed the regime executing and imprisoning dissenters.
Castro used propaganda to turn children against their families, encouraging them to report relatives critical of the government.
Schools were forced to teach pro‑communist, pro‑Castro ideology.
4. Family Resistance
Sonia’s mother (a teacher) was ordered to teach communist doctrine.
Rather than comply, she pretended to have a mental breakdown so she could be removed from teaching, since quitting was illegal.
Sonia herself resisted the regime and was repeatedly detained, imprisoned for days, and disappeared without her family knowing her whereabouts.
5. Life After Leaving Cuba
Sonia left in 1962 but returned over the years with suitcases of medicine, food, clothing, and household essentials—items extremely scarce in Cuba.
She often left behind even her own clothes because relatives in Cuba lacked basics like underwear and bedsheets.
6. The Illusion Presented to Foreign Visitors
Tourists and foreign politicians were only shown “model” schools, hospitals, and neighborhoods.
This created a false image of prosperity, hiding the suffering of everyday Cubans who lived in extreme poverty.
7. Misconceptions About Socialism and Communism
The conversation highlights how younger Americans often romanticize socialism without understanding its authoritarian outcomes.
It emphasizes that socialist regimes destroy incentive, suppress faith, and strip away basic freedoms.
The leaders of these systems live in luxury while the people remain impoverished.
8. The Human Cost
Sonia stresses that the worst suffering was the inability of families to secure food and basic necessities for their children.
Many Cubans survive by drinking sugar water to feel full.
Average income was described as around $30 per month, making survival nearly impossible.
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1. Phone call between President Trump and Governor Walz
President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that Governor Tim Walz called him to discuss cooperation related to Minnesota.
Trump said the call was “very good” and that they were “on a similar wavelength.”
Trump said he would send Tom Homan (former ICE acting director) to work with Minnesota officials.
2. Immigration‑related demands from Trump
Trump outlined several expectations for Minnesota leaders:
Turn over all criminal undocumented immigrants currently held in state/local custody to federal immigration authorities.
Cooperate with ICE by transferring all undocumented individuals arrested locally.
Assist federal officers in locating and detaining undocumented immigrants with criminal histories or outstanding warrants.
3. Broader claims made by Trump
Trump referenced: A $20+ billion welfare fraud investigation in Minnesota.
Ongoing federal scrutiny of Rep. Ilhan Omar concerning her reported wealth.

He linked these issues to unrest and protests occurring in Minnesota.
4. White House press secretary comments
The press secretary emphasized the administration’s stance on: Ending “anarchy and chaos.”
Prioritizing law and order.
Urging Minnesota’s leaders to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.

The administration also reiterated support for ending sanctuary policies nationwide.
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1. Iran, U.S. Sanctions, and Regime Pressure
Iran’s leadership blames the United States for internal economic hardship, citing sanctions as “inhumane” and portraying opposition to the Supreme Leader as an act of war.
The commentary frames this messaging as state propaganda meant to deflect blame from Iran’s regime and suppress domestic protests.
The U.S., under President Trump, is described as escalating a “maximum pressure” sanctions campaign, with a specific focus on: Targeting Iran’s oil revenue and shadow shipping fleet
Sanctioning networks allegedly smuggling Iranian oil disguised as Iraqi exports
Tracking and freezing Iranian leadership’s assets, including money moved abroad

The piece claims sanctions are successfully weakening Iran’s economy, causing regime insiders to move money out of the country and increasing internal instability.
Overall framing: U.S. economic pressure is portrayed as effective, justified, and supportive of the Iranian people, while Iran’s leadership is depicted as collapsing and desperate.
2. Minnesota, ICE, and Domestic Political Conflict
The second half shifts to U.S. domestic politics, focusing on Minnesota state and Minneapolis city leadership.
Claims that the Department of Justice is investigating the Minnesota governor and Minneapolis mayor for: Obstruction of federal law enforcement
Misuse of taxpayer funds, with allegations that money ultimately reached foreign terrorist organizations

The commentary contrasts current DOJ investigations with past cases involving Democrats, arguing this is legitimate law enforcement, not political intimidation.
Strong criticism of Democratic officials for: Condemning or obstructing ICE operations
Using inflammatory language toward ICE agents
Supporting or encouraging the idea of abolishing or defunding ICE

Violent clashes involving ICE agents in Minneapolis are cited to argue that: Local leaders are enabling lawlessness
ICE arrests are targeting serious criminals, including violent offenders

Overall framing: Federal enforcement is restoring “law and order,” while Democratic officials are portrayed as reckless, radical, and hostile to public safety.
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