CNN Panelist Scolds Best Friend’s Wife for Illegal Immigration

Conservative radio host and CNN guest Ben Ferguson revealed during a panel discussion on CNN's NewsNight that he confronted the wife of his best friend about her undocumented immigration status, telling her, "I am sorry that you decided to break the law." Ferguson emphasized personal accountability, comparing her situation to Americans who break laws and face consequences, and told her: "Don’t expect me to bail you out." Despite his criticism, Ferguson expressed respect for her as a person, saying her kindness and love did not erase the fact that she broke the law. When asked if he reported her to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), he said he did not, explaining that she was already working through legal processes with lawyers and had prior interactions with the law. His comments sparked debate on the panel amid ongoing ICE raids targeting undocumented immigrants, including those cooperating with legal proceedings.