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The Ben Ferguson Podcast

Trump Sets the Table for Peace with Putin plus Schiff Accused of Leaking Classified Intel

The Ben Ferguson Podcast

iHeartPodcasts

Politics, News, News Commentary

4.94.7K Ratings

🗓️ 16 August 2025

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

1. Trump-Putin Alaska Summit

  • The podcast opens with a dramatic account of a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Richardson in Alaska.
  • The meeting is framed as a high-stakes diplomatic effort to negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine.
  • Trump expresses cautious optimism, emphasizing his deal-making background and desire for peace, while also warning he may walk away if the talks aren't serious.

2. Media Reaction & Criticism

  • The narrative strongly criticizes mainstream media outlets (NBC, MSNBC, CNN), accusing them of undermining Trump and misrepresenting the summit.
  • John Brennan and Rahm Emanuel are quoted expressing concern over Trump’s interactions with Putin, particularly the optics of physical contact and the red carpet welcome.
  • The author rebuts these criticisms, defending Trump’s actions as necessary for diplomacy and peace.

3. Whistleblower Allegations Against Adam Schiff

  • A significant portion of the text is dedicated to a whistleblower’s claim that Adam Schiff leaked classified information during the RussiaGate investigation.
  • Schiff is accused of unethical and potentially treasonous behavior, allegedly aiming to discredit Trump and secure a position in a hypothetical Clinton administration.
  • The podcast includes reactions from the White House, Fox News, and legal experts, portraying the allegations as a major scandal.

4. Immigration Enforcement Expansion

  • The final section discusses new agreements between ICE and the states of West Virginia, South Dakota, and Arkansas.
  • These agreements expand immigration enforcement powers at the state level under Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
  • The narrative praises these initiatives as effective crime-fighting measures and criticizes the Biden administration’s previous immigration policies.

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Transcript

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0:00.0

This is an I-Heart podcast.

0:05.1

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on U.S.

0:10.3

So together, first time a leader from Russia has been the U.S. since 1988.

0:15.4

And they shared a handshake on the tarmac at Joint Base Richardson, Alaska.

0:23.1

Before departing together in Donald Trump's presidential limousine, known as the beast for the high stakes meeting to discuss the war in

0:28.0

Ukraine. Now, the two men were smiling when they shook hands for the camera. Trump arrived in

0:34.1

Alaska at about 10.20 a.m. local time.

0:43.1

While Putin's plane landed around 10.50, the two leaders descended their respective planes and walked a red carpet.

0:45.2

Now, the president also was asked on his plane Air Force One on the way to Alaska about what his

0:50.9

expectations were for the summit.

0:53.5

This is what he had to say to Brett Bear on Fox News Channel in an excerpt.

0:58.1

So what are your expectations?

0:59.7

I mean, is the goal of this meeting in Alaska to walk away with a ceasefire?

1:05.5

So when you talk about deals, it's all I do.

1:08.5

My whole life, I do deals.

1:10.4

You never know. you don't like to

1:11.9

have too many expectations you want it because you have to weave and Bob and you don't

1:16.1

know what's going to happen but we're going to go and find out I'd like to see a ceasefire

1:22.4

I wouldn't be thrilled if I didn't get it but everyone says you're not going to get

1:26.5

the ceasefire it'll take place on the second meeting the second meeting is going to everyone says, you're not going to get the ceasefire. It'll take place on the second meeting.

1:29.5

The second meeting is going to be very, but I'm not going to be happy with that.

1:32.8

So we'll see what happens.

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