Verdict with Ted Cruz
Join Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Ben Ferguson as they break down the most important news stories of the day and reveal what they mean for you. On "Verdict with Ted Cruz,” you will go behind the scenes of the political debates that define our country. "Verdict with Ted Cruz" is being brought to you by Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC, a political action committee dedicated to supporting conservative causes, organizations, and candidates across the country. In 2022, Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC plans to donate to conservative candidates running for Congress and help the Republican Party across the nation.
Episodes
1. Christian Persecution in Nigeria
Senator Cruz highlights what he describes as a massive and underreported crisis involving the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Key points include:
- Over 50,000 Christians killed since 2009.
- 18,000 churches and 2,000 schools burned, allegedly by extremist groups like Boko Haram and ISIS in West Africa.
- Accusations that some Nigerian government officials are complicit or negligent in addre...
1. Government Shutdown and Federal Worker Pay
- The episode opens with a discussion of a government shutdown, referred to as the “Schumer shutdown.”
- Senator Cruz criticizes Democrats for voting against legislation that would have paid essential federal workers during the shutdown.
- He highlights specific Democratic senators who voted in favor (Warnock, Ossoff, Fetterman) and criticizes the rest for voting against it.
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NBA Betting Scandal
One of the most explosive sport...
1. Purpose of the Sanctions
- The sanctions aim to cripple Russia’s ability to fund its war in Ukraine by targeting its oil revenue, which is a major source of economic and military support.
- The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control stated the move is intended to degrade Russia’s war machine and economy.
2. Political Context
- The sanctions follow a canceled meeting between Trump and Putin, ...
1. DOJ Subpoenas and Alleged Political Surveillance
- Senator Cruz reveals that Jack Smith, Special Counsel under the Biden DOJ, subpoenaed his phone records as part of an investigation into events surrounding January 6th.
- Cruz was not initially listed among the nine Republican senators whose records were obtained because his phone provider, AT&T, refused to comply with the subpoena, citing constitutional protections under t...
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It's All Gonna Be Okay
Reflections on the ongoing g...
1. Immigration Enforcement
- 480,000 illegal immigrants have been arrested in the first nine months of Trump’s administration.
- 70% of those arrested had criminal convictions or pending charges.
- Specific cases of individuals with serious criminal histories (e.g., murder, sexual assault, DUI) who were deported or incarcerated.
2. Sanctuary Cities & Political Opposition
- Sanctuary cities and the “radical l...
1. Allegations of George Soros Funding Anti-Trump “No Kings” Rallies
- Ben and Sen Cruz explain that recent anti-Trump rallies, branded as “No Kings,” were not grassroots movements but were funded by George Soros through his Open Society Foundations.
- They cite financial connections between Soros and progressive organizations like Indivisible, which allegedly helped organize the rallies.
- The podcast critic...
1. Middle East Peace Agreement & U.S. Foreign Policy
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The discussion opens with praise for Donald Trump’s foreign policy—his “peace through strength” approach ended a two-year war, freed hostages, and prevented globa...
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The Book and Its Premise (Order Eric's new Book HERE!)
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Under Siege is presented as Eric Trump’s account of what is “the greatest governmental corruption th...
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Trump is Feelin' It
President...
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Shifts focus to U.S. homeland security.
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Reports that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has identified Read more
In this hard-hitting episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson pull back the curtain on the real reason behind the government shutdown: Democrat obstruction. Led by Senator Chuck Schumer, the Left is accused of deliberately keeping the government closed to push a radical agenda — including taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal immigrants.
Cruz and Ferguson highlight how Republicans are fighting to r...
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Here’s a sample episode recapping four takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
You Can't Deny Success
A deep dive into Presi...
Israel and Hamas ending a war that began in October 2023. We celebrate Trump’s role in brokering the deal, presenting it as a moment of global significance—“the end of the age of terror and death” and “a new dawn for the Middle East.”
BREAKING NEWS: 7 of the 20 October 7 hostages RELEASED!
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Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson praise Trump’s leadership, portraying him as uniquely capable of achieving peace through strength.
1. “Blue City Chaos” and Crime Policies
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Discussion of a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing about crime in major U.S. cities.
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The claim:
Story 1 – “FBI Abuse and Cover-Up”
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FBI Director Kash Patel has fired agents involved in tracking phone calls of eight Republican senators and one congressman during a supposed
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Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire and peace plan proposed by President Donald Trump.
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The agreement was reportedly signed in Egypt, with multipl...
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Blame on Democrats:
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The term “Schumer Shutdown” is updated to “Schumer–Hakeem Jeffries Shutdown.”
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Jeff...
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