Verdict with Ted Cruz

🗳️ Democrats' Poll Numbers Plummeting

• A recent Wall Street Journal poll shows the Democratic Party's approval rating at its lowest in 35 years.
• Only 33% of voters view the party favorably, while 63% view it unfavorably.
• Cruz attributes this to the party being overtaken by extreme left-wing voices and unpopular stances on issues like:
  • Open borders
  • Defunding the police
  • Support for controversial protests
  • Gender and youth me...

Sean mocks the media narrative blaming Trump for Stephen Colbert’s cancellation, chalking it up instead to bad ratings and bad jokes. He debates former Schumer aide Chris Hahn about why Democrats are terrified to criticize radical voices like “Mom Donnie” or the Squad. They discuss controversial race-based tax proposals and refusal to c...

🏛️ Final Six Victories in the Bill:

1. Spectrum Auction Authority – Releasing 800 MHz of government-held spectrum to the private sector, expected to generate $100 billion and create hundreds of thousands of jobs.
2. Air Traffic Control Modernization – $12.5 billion investment to upgrade outdated systems.
3. Space Exploration – $10 billion for NASA’s Artemis and Gateway programs to beat China to the Moon.
4. CAFE S...

1. Tulsi Gabbard’s Allegations Against the Obama Administration

• Gabbard released a report alleging that President Obama and senior intelligence officials knowingly fabricated the Russia-Trump collusion narrative.
• Claims include deliberate misinformation, suppression of contrary intelligence, and coordination with media to undermine Donald Trump’s presidency.
• Specific officials named: James Clapper, Susan Rice, John...

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RIP Hulk Hogan and Russiagate 101

The shoc...

1. Criminal Referral and Allegations Against Obama:

   • Tulsi Gabbard claims that Obama has been referred to the Department of Justice for a criminal investigation.
   • She accuses the Obama administration of manufacturing intelligence to falsely suggest Russian interference in the 2016 election to benefit Trump.

2. Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA):

   • Gabbard criticizes the January 2017 ICA ordered by Obama, alleging...

🔥 1. Hunter Biden’s Interview and Political Commentary

• The episode opens with a critical discussion of a recent, controversial interview with Hunter Biden, in which he allegedly expresses anger at Democratic elites and hints at a potential presidential run.
• Cruz and Ferguson mock the interview, describing it as a “meltdown” and using it to criticize the Democratic Party, portraying Hunter as emblematic of it...

1. Hunter Biden's Interview Behavior

   • Described as erratic, vulgar, and unhinged.
   • Frequently uses profanity and makes controversial statements.
   • Criticizes Democrats like George Clooney, James Carville, and Nancy Pelosi.

2. Criticism of the Democratic Party

   • Accuses the party of racism and exploiting both African Americans and undocumented immigrants.
   • Claims Democrats view immigrants as modern-day slaves, only useful...

1. Border Security:

   • Massive reduction in illegal crossings.
   • Record-low apprehensions.
   • $150 billion allocated to border infrastructure and enforcement.

2. Military Action in Iran:

   • Targeted bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities.
   • No U.S. casualties; described as a decisive and successful operation.

3. The “Take It Down Act”:

   • Legislation to combat non-consensual intimate imagery and deepfake...

On today’s episode of The Sean Hannity Show, Sean marks six months into President Trump’s second term, highlighting major wins in energy, the economy, and immigration. He breaks down Trump’s $90 billion AI and energy investment in Pennsylvania, efforts to deport criminal illegals, and the revival of American manufacturing. House Oversight Chairman ...

📰 1. Biden and the Autopen Controversy

• The discussion opens with a deep dive into a legal and political controversy involving President Joe Biden’s use of an autopen to sign off on mass pardons.
• The Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) had previously ruled that autopen use is valid only if the president personally makes the decision.
• The New York Times reported that Biden did not individually approve ea...

🔥 1. Epstein Files and Trump Controversy

• We open with a heated discussion about the renewed focus on the Jeffrey Epstein files, with calls for transparency.
• Senator Cruz outlines four principles for handling the Epstein case:
  1. Transparency – Release all information.
  2. Protect the victims – Especially minors in explicit materials.
  3. Release it all – No selective disclosure.
  4. Prosecute predators – Hold al...

Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton!  If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too.

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 Clay: Sorry, NY

The Senate’s l...

🖊️ 1. Investigation into the Use of the Presidential Autopen During Joe Biden’s Presidency

• The White House Counsel's Office has reportedly opened an investigation into the alleged misuse of the autopen to sign executive orders, pardons, and other official documents during Joe Biden’s presidency.
• The claim is that Biden may not have been cognitively fit to make presidential decisions and that unelected staffers may...

• Designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a Terrorist Organization

  • Senator Cruz discusses his long-standing effort to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group.
  • He outlines the organization's history, global reach, and alleged ties to terrorism.
  • The conversation critiques past U.S. administrations, particularly the Obama and Biden administrations, for their handling of the Brotherhood.
  • Cruz introduces a &ldquo...

Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton!  If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too.

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Trump's Tariffs Paying Off

The economic imp...

1. Senator Rand Paul's Criminal Referral of Dr. Anthony Fauci

• Context: Senator Paul has reissued a criminal referral to the DOJ against Dr. Fauci, citing perjury related to his 2021 Senate testimony on gain-of-function research in Wuhan.
• Controversy: The referral is tied to President Biden’s use of an autopen to sign pardons, including one for Fauci. If the autopen-signed pardons are ruled invalid, Fauci could face prose...

President Trump's Visit

• President Trump, accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump and several officials, visited the region a week after the disaster.
• The visit included:
  • A helicopter tour of the devastation.
  • Meetings with first responders, local leaders, and families of victims.
  • A roundtable discussion where Trump emphasized unity and competence in the emergency response.
  • Prais...

🏕️ Camp Mystic Flood Tragedy

• A devastating flood struck Camp Mystic in Texas, killing 27 people, including 16 young girls and the camp director, Dick Eastland.
• The Senator recounts a personal and emotional visit to the site, describing the destruction, grief of families, and the heartbreaking sight of children’s belongings scattered across the camp.
• Emphasis is placed on the historical rarity of such flooding at the cam...