From Pleading the Fifth to Missing Kids—Democrats Show their True Selves

The Ben Ferguson Podcast34mJune 12, 2026
AI-Generated Summary

The Ben Ferguson Show delivers a blistering critique of Democratic leadership, accusing the party of enabling systemic failures through willful neglect and corrupt funding networks. At the heart of the episode is a damning portrayal of ActBlue’s CEO pleading the Fifth during a congressional hearing about alleged foreign donations, which Ferguson frames as a cover-up of deep-seated corruption. This is mirrored by the Southern Poverty Law Center’s testimony, where its CEO deflected questions about secretly funding the KKK and Nazis—allegations backed by a DOJ indictment revealing the SPLC paid a KKK leader a salary and approved expense reports for cross-burnings. The episode then pivots to the humanitarian crisis of over 300,000 unaccompanied minors lost under the Biden administration, with DHS Secretary Mark Wayne Mullen revealing that 146,000 have been found—many subjected to sex trafficking and forced labor—while Democrats allegedly refused to act. Ferguson argues this isn’t compassion but a calculated political strategy to expand the electorate, citing 190 Democrats who voted against deporting illegal aliens who harm police animals. The episode concludes with a condemnation of the Green New Deal as a 'scam' funded by taxpayer money funneled to radical left NGOs, now being cut off by the Trump administration. The overarching message: the Democratic Party’s true priorities are power, not people.

Key Takeaways
1

ActBlue’s CEO pleaded the Fifth over 20 times during a congressional hearing, refusing to answer questions about foreign donations to Democratic campaigns.

2

The Southern Poverty Law Center admitted to paying a KKK leader a $1,200 monthly salary and approving expense reports for cross-burnings.

3

Over 300,000 unaccompanied minors went missing under the Biden administration due to unvetted sponsor placements with no DNA checks or wellness checks.

4

The Trump administration has found 146,000 missing children, many of whom were subjected to sexual abuse and forced labor.

5

190 Democrats voted against mandating deportation for illegal aliens who harm police animals, revealing a pattern of prioritizing open borders over public safety.

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Chapters
0:00
3 min

Opening: Patriot Mobile Sponsor & Election Urgency

Ben Ferguson opens the show with a sponsor plug for Patriot Mobile, emphasizing its U.S.-based service and political mission. He frames the upcoming midterms as a critical moment to defend American values against Democratic overreach.

2:48
4 min

ActBlue’s Fifth Amendment Cover-Up

On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer the question pursuant to my Fifth Amendment rights under the Constitution.

Highlight
8:43
3 min

Southern Poverty Law Center’s Hypocrisy Exposed

I can't make this up. This is not just ironic, sir. It's quite outrageous.

Highlight
16:16
5 min

The Lost Children Crisis: Biden’s Abandonment

Six to 700 times, that is a number that I do believe should haunt everyone listening.

Highlight
26:37
8 min

The Green New Deal as a Political Cash Cow

This is a pattern. The Democrats do a lot, which is when they take over government. They begin funneling millions... to their left-wing, supposedly non-profit allies.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
Six to 700 times, that is a number that I do believe should haunt everyone listening.
Mark Wayne Mullen25:28
Hunt added, quote, I can't make this up. This is not just ironic, sir. It's quite outrageous.
Representative Wesley Hunt12:03
This is slavery today in America, and the Democrats were responsible for it.
Ben Ferguson26:23
Speakers

Host

Ben Ferguson

Guest

Senator Ted Cruz
Topics Discussed
missing children immigration98%biden administration child trafficking96%actblue fifth amendment95%democrat party corruption94%southern poverty law center funding92%foreign donations to democrats90%green new deal scam88%sanctuary cities and trafficking85%
People & Brands

ActBlue

organization

15xNegative

Southern Poverty Law Center

organization

14xNegative

Ben Ferguson

person

12xNeutral

Regina Wallace-Jones

person

10xNegative

Ted Cruz

person

8xNeutral

Brian Fair

person

7xNegative

Mark Wayne Mullen

person

6xPositive

Alejandro Mayorkas

person

4xNegative

Doug Burgum

person

3xPositive

Latino Outdoors

organization

3xNegative

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