BONUS POD: A Battleship Bombshell-Trump’s Navy Goes YUGE!
December 23, 2025
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Episode 286 · December 23, 2025
BONUS POD: A Battleship Bombshell-Trump’s Navy Goes YUGE!
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<ul> <li> <p><strong>Golden Fleet Announcement</strong></p> <ul> <li>Trump unveils plans for the <strong>construction of two massive battleships</strong>, described as: <ul> <li>The largest ever built.</li> <li>“100 times more powerful” than previous Iowa-class ships.</li> <li>Part of a new <strong>Golden Fleet</strong> to revitalize U.S. naval power.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Long-term vision: expand to <strong>20–25 ships</strong>, boosting American shipbuilding and jobs.</li> <li>Emphasis on <strong>national security, military supremacy, and economic benefits</strong>.</li> </ul> </li> <li> <p><strong>Press Conference Highlights</strong></p> <ul> <li>Trump positions himself as <strong>“the most transparent president in modern history”</strong>, answering questions on: <ul> <li>China, Venezuela, Iran, and oil tanker seizures.</li> <li>Drug trafficking from Colombia.</li> <li>U.S. investment and tariffs.</li> <li>Healthcare insurer meetings.</li> <li>Epstein files and photos involving Bill Clinton.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <p><strong>Epstein Files Discussion</strong></p> <ul> <li>Trump expresses discomfort with photos of Bill Clinton being released but frames the issue as a <strong>Democratic distraction</strong> from Republican successes.</li> <li>Criticizes political opponents for using Epstein controversy to deflect from his administration’s achievements.</li> </ul> </li> <li> <p><strong>Economic & Trade Themes</strong></p> <ul> <li>Claims <strong>trillions in foreign investment</strong> flowing into the U.S. due to tariffs and pro-business policies.</li> <li>Projects <strong>$18 trillion in investments within 10 months</strong>, aiming for $20 trillion.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fthe-ben-ferguson-podcast%2Fid1386375601&data=05%7C02%7CRobertoDiaz%40iheartmedia.com%7Cd55f297ce8824f6f31a808dddbf7fab7%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638908580290104132%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RRil7WRhuVH0YkqvMtYlSMRSI71cvsxmUy24iRBm1e8%3D&reserved=0"><strong><em>The Ben Ferguson Show</em></strong></a> Podcast and <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-verdict-with-ted-cruz-56253661/"><strong><em>Verdict with Ted Cruz</em></strong></a> Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening</p> <p>X: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fbenfergusonshow&data=05%7C02%7CRobertoDiaz%40iheartmedia.com%7Cd55f297ce8824f6f31a808dddbf7fab7%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638908580290178175%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=toMizYItYEpQnaEde%2BnCLJEal7XzVD%2BzvBtrHUIgbc4%3D&reserved=0"><strong>https://x.com/benfergusonshow</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz" rel="payment">YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>





























