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The Ben Ferguson Podcast

Public Opinion Blows a Hole Through Immigration Spin plus Trump Calls Missing Scientists ‘Serious Stuff’

The Ben Ferguson Podcast

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News, News Commentary, Politics

4.85.4K Ratings

🗓️ 25 April 2026

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Summary

1. Public Opinion on Illegal Immigration and Deportation

  • A recent poll reports shifting voter attitudes toward illegal immigration.
  • 31% of registered voters say all illegal immigrants should be deported.
  • Overall views:
    • 43% support allowing illegal immigrants to stay and eventually apply for citizenship.
    • 40% favor deportation in general (with differing criteria).
    • 7% support allowing them to stay without citizenship.
  • On who should be deported:
    • 60% agree that illegal immigrants convicted of serious crimes should be deported.
    • 19% support deportation for minor crimes.
    • Only 3% support deportation of:
      • Long‑term, law‑abiding undocumented immigrants
      • Those brought to the U.S. as children
  • Party-line differences are significant:
    • 57% of Republicans favor deporting all illegal immigrants.
    • This view is held by 24% of Independents and 7% of Democrats.
    • Strong bipartisan agreement exists on deporting those convicted of serious crimes.
  • Immigration enforcement is a major political issue heading into elections.
  • Department of Homeland Security statements highlight ICE arrests involving serious crimes, reinforcing public safety concerns raised by immigration critics.

2. Reported Disappearances and Deaths of U.S. Scientists

  • At least 10 cases are under review, involving personnel from:
    • NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory
    • Los Alamos National Laboratory
    • Other high‑level research institutions
  • The FBI is leading the investigation, coordinating with:
    • Department of Energy
    • Department of Defense
    • Department of State
    • Local law enforcement
  • Cases span several years and include:
    • Disappearances
    • Homicides
    • Unexplained deaths
  • A high‑profile case involves a retired Air Force Major General who disappeared under unusual circumstances.
  • Officials caution against conspiracy theories, noting:
    • No confirmed links between the cases
    • Large scientific workforces statistically experience unrelated deaths
  • Some lawmakers speculate about possible foreign adversary involvement, though no evidence has confirmed this.
  • Federal agencies, including NASA, state there is no current indication of a national security threat.
  • The House Oversight Committee has launched its own inquiry amid public pressure for transparency.

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0:00.0

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0:02.6

Guaranteed Human.

0:04.9

President Trump has authorized the United States Navy to destroy any Iranian fastboats that attempt to put mines in the water or disrupt passage through the Strait of Hormuz to shoot and kill.

0:16.0

Our commanders have clear rules of engagement.

0:18.1

If Iran is putting mines in the water or otherwise threatening American

0:21.8

commercial shipping or American forces, we will shoot to destroy. No hesitation, just like the

0:27.9

drug boats in the Caribbean. You're listening to the 47 morning update with Ben Ferguson.

0:33.7

Good Saturday morning. It's nice to have you with us on the 47 morning update, and we've got two big stories for you.

0:38.9

First up, new polling data is out on what Americans think about deporting all illegal immigrants in this country.

0:46.1

And the data may shock you. I'll have that in just a moment. Also, we break down this new story that the FBI is now looking into mysterious deaths of top-level scientists in this country, all over the country.

0:59.3

So what is behind this and are there any connections?

1:02.5

Now, before we get to that, I want to talk to you real quick about the amazing work that's being done by Compassion International and how you can get involved.

1:10.3

Love, generosity, and compassion.

1:12.7

We say those words all the time, and they sound good.

1:15.9

They feel good.

1:16.9

But here's the truth.

1:18.4

Those words don't mean anything unless they turn into action.

1:22.8

And right now, not later today, not tomorrow.

1:26.1

There's a child in the world who doesn't know if they'll eat,

1:30.3

if they'll have a chance to learn, or if there's any hope at all. And while we're all busy,

1:37.0

life keeps moving forward, but that child is waiting. This is where you come in. With Compassion

1:43.8

International, you have the chance to change

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