Verdict with Ted Cruz

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

August 28, 2025 16 mins
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  • Cruz’s Visit to El Salvador

    • Cruz is in El Salvador meeting with President Nayib Bukele, government officials, U.S. military, and embassy staff.

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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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Democrats vs. Law Enforcement

The show features a critical...

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  • House GOP Probe

    • House Republicans, led by Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, launched an investigation into alleged manipulation of Washington, D.C. crime data.

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1. Dunking on Gavin Newsom

  • Ted Cruz responds to a tweet by Newsom blaming Trump for rising electricity prices.
  • Cruz uses AI (Grok) to highlight that the states with the highest electricity rates are Democrat-led with strong renewable energy mandates.
  • He argues that liberal policies, not Trump, are responsible for high energy costs.
  • The discussion includes a critique of renewable energy mandates and infrastructure challenges in...
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1. Recognition of Somaliland

  • The senator discusses efforts to urge President Trump to formally recognize Somaliland as an independent nation.
  • Somaliland is portrayed as a stable, democratic ally of the U.S., strategically located near the Gulf of Aden.
  • The senator criticizes China's influence in Africa, particularly its opposition to Somaliland's ties with Taiwan and the U.S.
  • A letter to President Trump is read aloud, advocati...
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  1. Trump's Legal Victory in New York

    • The New York Court of Appeals overturned a $500+ million judgment against Donald Trump.
    • The hosts argue this was a politically motivated case by NY Attorney General Letitia James.
    • They claim the penalty violated the Eighth Amendment (excessive fines) and due process.
  2. Democratic Party Voter Registration Decline

    • Citing a New York Times analysis, the hosts discuss a significant...
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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.

 

Here’s a sample episode recapping four takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

 

Clay's Prediction Comes True

A breakdown of the New York C...

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1. Clemency Controversy Involving Joe Biden

  • Sources allege that in his final days in office, former President Joe Biden issued mass clemency orders using an autopen (an automated signature device).
  • These clemency orders reportedly affected ~2,500 inmates, and were described by the White House as targeting nonviolent drug offenders.
  • However, internal DOJ emails (particularly from Bradley Weinsheimer, a senior DOJ official) sugg...
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📰 1. Foreign Policy: Ukraine-Russia Peace Negotiations

  • Main Theme: The podcast claims that President Donald Trump has made significant progress toward ending the war in Ukraine.
  • Key Events Discussed:
    • Trump’s meetings with Vladimir Putin in Alaska and Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington.
    • European leaders, including those from Finland and the UK, expressing optimism about peace talks.
    • Discussion of NATO-style security g...
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  • Media Criticism:

    • The episode begins with claims that the mainstream media and the Democratic Party have misled the public about Trump’s diplomatic efforts and intentions.
    • It portrays Trump as being unfairly criticized and underestimated.
  • Diplomatic Developments:

    • Trump allegedly initiated direct contact with Putin and facilitated a potential trilateral peace summit involving himself, Zelensky, and ...
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1. Trump–Putin Meeting in Alaska

  • A major focus is the one-on-one meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
  • The hosts frame it as a potential turning point in the Ukraine war, suggesting Trump is working toward a peace agreement.
  • Trump claims progress was made and that a follow-up meeting involving President Zelensky is being planned.
  • The podcast criticizes media and Democratic reactions, portraying them ...
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1. Military Action Against Drug Cartels

  • The President (referred to as Trump) has authorized the U.S. military to use force against Latin American drug cartels.
  • These cartels have been designated as foreign terrorist organizations, allowing for military engagement.
  • Historical precedent is cited, such as Plan Colombia under President George W. Bush.

2. Criticism of Democratic Leadership

  • Strong accusations are made aga...
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  • Allegations of Intelligence Manipulation (Russia Hoax)

    • Claims that high-level intelligence officials (James Clapper, John Brennan, James Comey) deliberately rushed and politicized the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) to damage Donald Trump before his inauguration.
    • Tulsi Gabbard is cited as revealing declassified emails suggesting the intelligence process was compromised.
    • NSA Director Mike Rogers expressed con...
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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.

 

Here’s a sample episode recapping four Thursday takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

 

Yes, DC is Dangerous

 

Trump’s declara...

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🛂 Immigration Enforcement Expansion

The first half of the document discusses recent agreements between ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and three states—West Virginia, South Dakota, and Arkansas—to expand immigration enforcement under Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Key points include:

  • West Virginia: Governor Patrick Morrisey initiated collaboration involving state police, corr...
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  1. Texas Democrats' Return

    • Fled to avoid redistricting legislation.
    • Faced legal pressure: potential arrest, fines, and threats of office vacancy.
    • Ultimately returned, allowing the redistricting bill to proceed.
  2. Redistricting & Gerrymandering

    • Cruz and Ferguson claim Democratic states like California, New York, Illinois, and Massachusetts are far more aggressive in gerrymandering than Republican states.
    • They ...
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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.

 

Here’s a sample episode recapping four Tuesday takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

 

Trump Says What People Think 

 

Presiden...

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1. Federal Control of D.C. Police

  • Trump invoked Section 740 of the D.C. Home Rule Act to place the D.C. police under federal control.
  • He declared a public safety emergency, citing high crime rates including murder, carjackings, and assaults.
  • Additional measures included:
    • Reassigning FBI agents to nighttime patrols.
    • Deploying the National Guard.
    • Appointing a federal commissioner for the D.C. police.

2. Legal J...

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Join Sean Hannity as he discusses Apple's historic commitment of $600 billion to the U.S. over the next four years with CEO Tim Cook. The episode covers the impact of this investment on American jobs and innovation, highlighting the shift towards bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. Guests Greg Jarrett and Brett Tolman also weigh in on the implications of this massive investment and the potential legal ramifications of the Russi...

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