Trump Declares War on ‘Green New Scam’ plus Visa Freeze Targets High-Risk Countries

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🗓️ 4 December 2025

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

Affordability and Economic Policy
- Trump says his administration is taking “historic action” to lower costs for American consumers.
- Key measures include:
  - Rolling back fuel economy standards (terminating Biden-era CAFE standards).
  - Criticism of electric vehicle mandates and environmental regulations, calling them part of the “Green New Scam.”
  - Emphasis on keeping gasoline-powered cars widely available.
- Trump says these changes will make cars more affordable and protect American auto jobs.
- Mentions broader affordability goals: lowering prices of groceries, gas, and everyday goods.
- Mark Meadows comments on potential $2,000 “Trump tariff checks” to help offset inflation and rising costs.
Immigration Crackdown and National Security
- Trump administration announces a freeze on legal migration pathways for nationals from 19 countries pending security checks.
- Countries include Afghanistan, Iran, Somalia, Venezuela, and others considered “high-risk.”
- Policy aims to review immigration benefits granted under Biden and prevent entry of individuals who could pose security threats.
- Measures include halting asylum claims, green card approvals, and naturalization ceremonies for affected populations.
- Trump frames this as a response to recent attacks on U.S. personnel and concerns about sleeper cells.

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0:00.0	This is an I-Heart podcast.
0:02.6	Guaranteed Human.
0:05.7	These Somalians have taken billions of dollars out of our country.
0:09.7	They've taken billions and billions of dollars.
0:12.5	They have a representative, Ilhan, Omar, who they say married her brother.
0:19.6	It's a fraud.
0:21.0	She tries to deny it now, but you can't really deny it because, you know, it just happened.
0:25.9	She shouldn't be allowed to be a congresswoman, and I'm sure people are looking at that,
0:30.2	and she should be thrown the hell out of our country.
0:32.5	You're listening to the 47 morning update with Ben Ferguson.
0:36.5	Good Thursday morning.
0:37.5	It's nice to have you with us on the 47 morning update,
0:40.0	and we've got two major stories for you coming out of the White House.
0:43.0	First up, the White House announces that the Trump administration is taking historic action
0:48.4	to lower costs for American consumers, including what you're paying for automobiles.
0:54.5	We'll have the list for you and what it means to your bottom line in just a moment.
0:58.7	Also, in a major announcement, President Trump freezing.
1:03.3	All immigration, asylum applications from 19 high-risk nations.
1:09.4	Why?
1:10.2	After the attack on the National Guardsman in Washington, D.C., the president said he had no choice,
1:15.7	and will give you those countries and what it means as well.
1:18.8	It's the 47 morning update, and it starts right now.
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