Major Tax Cuts for virtually EVERY American Taxpayer, plus Bringing Ship-Building & Manufacturing Jobs Back to America
The Ben Ferguson Podcast delivers a blistering indictment of media silence on the most sweeping tax cuts in decades, revealing that 97% of American tax filers received meaningful relief under the Working Families Tax Cut—far exceeding the Democrats' claims that it only benefited the wealthy. Senator Ted Cruz breaks down the data: over 29 million workers saved an average of $3,100 from the 'no tax on overtime' provision, 7.5 million tipped workers gained $1,000 in deductions, and seniors saw over $7,500 in average savings from 'no tax on Social Security.' The episode argues the media’s refusal to cover this is intentional, as Democrats opposed every provision, including a $5 trillion tax hike they wanted to impose. Beyond tax relief, Cruz details a historic $24 billion investment in the Coast Guard—the largest in U.S. history—funding 11 Arctic ice cutters built in Texas and Louisiana. The Galveston shipyard groundbreaking marks a national security and economic renaissance, with thousands of jobs and a symbolic 'BOI' (Born on the Island) engraving on each cutter. This is not just policy—it’s a declaration of American resurgence, where tax cuts and manufacturing revival are weapons in the fight against global rivals and cultural decay.
97% of U.S. tax filers received a tax cut from the Working Families Tax Cut, with 29 million workers saving $3,100 on average from 'no tax on overtime'.
The 'no tax on tips' provision benefited 7.5 million workers, averaging $1,000 in tax relief—real money for service industry workers.
Seniors received over $7,500 in average savings from 'no tax on Social Security,' a targeted relief for retirees.
The $24 billion Coast Guard investment is the largest in U.S. history, funding 11 Arctic ice cutters to counter Russian and Chinese expansion.
Galveston, Texas, is now the site of a billion-dollar shipyard creating over 2,000 high-paying jobs and reviving America’s shipbuilding legacy.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
The Tax Cut That Changed America
“97 percent of filers scored a cut. Have you seen that on ABC? Have you seen that on CNN? Have you seen that MSNBC? Why haven't you?”
Boston, Harvard, and the War on Woke Education
Cruz shares personal reflections on Boston’s history and his concerns about the liberalization of elite institutions like Harvard, while joking about his sons’ golf success and his refusal to send them there.
The Hidden Tax Cut Data No One Is Talking About
“If you made between $100,000 and $200,000, you got over $1,000 in tax relief. While those with incomes between $50,000 and $100,000 grabbed more than $815 on average.”
The $5 Trillion Tax Hike Democrats Wanted
“They didn't want to pass no tax on tips. They didn't want to pass no tax on overtime. They didn't want to double the standard deduction. They said, let's be clear, you elect us and we're going to raise your taxes by five trillion dollars.”
Trump Accounts and the Real Target of the Tax Cut
Cruz highlights the Trump Accounts provision, with 86% of beneficiaries from families earning under $200,000, debunking claims it only helped the rich.
“Data released Tuesday showed 97 percent of filers scored a cut. Ninety seven percent. Have you seen that on ABC? Have you seen that on CNN? Have you seen that MSNBC? Why haven't you?”
“And he leaned in and instead of five to six ice cutters, we're getting 11. Instead of just one place, Louisiana or Texas, we're getting both and we're getting thousands and thousands of new jobs.”
“And they didn't want to pass no tax on tips. They didn't want to pass no tax on overtime. They didn't want to double the standard deduction. They said, let's be clear, you elect us and we're going to raise your taxes by five trillion dollars in the next tax cycle if they had it their way.”
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Senator Ted Cruz
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Ben Ferguson
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President Trump
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Galveston
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Coast Guard
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Harvard University
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Davy Defense
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International Fellowship of Christians and Jews
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