Stefanik Stays, More Student Visas Revoked & Tesla Terrorist Take Down
The Ben Ferguson Podcast
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🗓️ 28 March 2025
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Stefanik Stays
- Elise Stefanik's Nomination Withdrawal: President Donald Trump withdrew Representative Elise Stefanik's nomination as the UN ambassador to maintain the Republican Party's narrow majority in the House of Representatives. The decision was strategic to avoid a special election that could jeopardize the GOP's ability to pass key legislation.
- Political Context: At the time, Republicans held a slim majority (218 to 213) in the House, with four vacant seats. Stefanik's departure could have risked losing control of the House.
- Support from Party Leaders: House Speaker Mike Johnson supported the decision, emphasizing Stefanik's vital role in advancing the party's legislative priorities. Stefanik had previously stepped down from her position as chair of the House Republican Conference in anticipation of her ambassadorial appointment.
More Student Visas Revoked
- ICE Crackdown on Foreign Students: The Trump administration increased arrests of foreign students, particularly those involved in pro-Palestinian protests. Examples include a doctoral student at the University of Alabama and a Turkish student at Tufts University.
- Legal Basis: The administration used a law allowing the Secretary of State to deport non-citizens who threaten the nation's foreign policy. The crackdown targeted students allegedly supporting terrorist organizations like Hamas.
- Public Reaction: The University of Alabama and College Democrats expressed concerns about the impact on the international community. The administration defended its actions as necessary for national security.
Tesla Terrorist Take Down
- Attacks on Tesla Properties: Recent investigations led to arrests related to attacks on Tesla service centers and vehicles. Examples include:
- Las Vegas: A 36-year-old man was arrested for arson and possession of an explosive device after attacking a Tesla service center.
- Texarkana: A 33-year-old man was arrested for running his all-terrain vehicle into parked Teslas, identified through Tesla's Century Mode footage.
- Law Enforcement Efforts: The arrests highlight the effectiveness of collaborative efforts between law enforcement agencies and the role of technology in ensuring public safety.
- Pam Bondi's Statement: Pam Bondi emphasized the seriousness of these attacks and the administration's commitment to pursuing maximum penalties for those involved.
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| 0:57.2 | stories that you need to know about right now. First up, Elise DeFonix says, I'm staying in Congress. |
| 1:02.6 | Why? To assure the Trump agenda to make America great again continues. The details on why this is such |
| 1:09.7 | an important decision coming up at a moment. Also, |
| 1:13.1 | Donald Trump promised that if you were anti-American and here on a visa from overseas on our |
| 1:18.6 | college campuses, we're done with you. Making good on that promise now more than 300 pro-Hamas |
| 1:24.8 | terrorists protesters have gotten their visas revoked on college campuses. |
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