Verdict with Ted Cruz

Economic Recovery & Inflation Control

• Trump inherited an economic crisis caused by Biden’s administration and Democratic policies.
• Inflation under Biden averaged ~5%, peaking at 9.1%, while under Trump’s second term it dropped to ~2.7%.
• Price declines in categories like groceries (eggs, butter, ice cream, etc.) and housing costs.

Gas & Energy Prices

• Under Biden: highest gas prices in history, even after using strategic reserves.
• Under Trump: lowest average gas prices in 4+ years, with energy dominance expected to reduce costs further.

Real Wage Gains

• Under Biden: workers lost $2,900 in purchasing power.
• Under Trump: real wages grew by $700 and projected to increase by $1,200 after the first full year.

Tax Cuts & Deregulation

• Trump signed what is described as the largest tax cut in U.S. history, including:
  • No tax on tips, overtime, or Social Security.
• De-regulatory efforts have saved Americans $180 billion collectively.

Investment & Job Growth

• Trillions of dollars have been invested in U.S. operations, creating hundreds of thousands of jobs.
• States 1.9 million more American-born workers employed than when Trump took office.
• Tariffs are a driver for on-shoring and industrial investment.

Trade Deals & Tariffs

• New trade agreements with Switzerland and exemptions for certain agricultural products.
• Tariffs are credited for bringing manufacturing and AI investments back to the U.S.

Trump’s Strategic Move on Epstein Files

• Donald Trump publicly calls for the House to release all Jeffrey Epstein-related files.
• Frames the release as transparency and a way to expose Democratic ties to Epstein.
• Suggests Democrats are using Epstein as a political weapon against Trump.

Government Shutdown Outcome

• Analysis of CBS polling showing Americans believe Republicans and Trump won the shutdown negotiations.
• We highlight internal Democratic conflict (AOC vs. Senate Democrats) and criticism of Chuck Schumer’s leadership.

Michelle Obama’s Statement on Presidential Run

• Michelle Obama claims America is “not ready” for a female president.
• Hosts interpret this as arrogance and dismissiveness, framing Democrats as unwilling to self-reflect after electoral losses.

Healthcare Policy & Obamacare

• the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), caused premiums to skyrocket instead of reducing costs.
• Discussion of President Trump’s stance on healthcare reform, emphasizing Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) as a solution to empower individuals rather than insurance companies.
• Includes a tweet from Trump advocating for HSAs and opposing corporate welfare for health insurers.
• Stock performance data of major health insurance companies since Obamacare passed, highlighting massive profit increases.

Government Shutdown & Political Divide

• Commentary on the recent government shutdown, blaming Democrats for prolonging it.
• Portrays Democrats as controlled by “Marxists” and “radicals,” contrasting Republican values of individual freedom and choice.
• Mentions internal Democratic Party conflicts and leadership struggles.

Legislation Preview

• Introduction of the “Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2025”, aimed at making welfare fraud a deportable offense for illegal immigrants.
• Provides statistics on SNAP and public benefits abuse by non-citizens, estimating billions in costs over a decade.

Profile on Senator John Fetterman

• Highlights Fetterman’s dissent from mainstream Democratic positions, especially his strong pro-Israel stance.
• Discusses his recovery from a stroke and the backlash he faces from within his party.
• Suggests growing incompatibility between being pro-Israel and being a Democrat.

Campus Violence & Radical Groups

• Reports on violent protests at a Turning Point USA event at UC Berkeley, allegedly funded by far-left organizations.
• Mentions Antifa involvement and chants celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
• References DOJ investigation into funding sources behind these protests and university administrators’ alleged complicity.

Government Shutdown Analysis

• The recent end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history (43 days).
• Democrats, particularly Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi, caused harm to Americans for political gain.
• The economic impacts: delayed flights, unpaid federal workers, halted food stamp benefits, and harm to small businesses.
• Predicts future political consequences and possible repeat shutdown scenarios.
• Includes quotes from President Trump during the signing of legislation reopening the government.

Healthcare Debate

• Focuses on the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), labeling it as financially disastrous and unaffordable.
• Advocates for reforms such as health savings accounts and reducing subsidies to insurance companies.
• Suggests reconciliation as a legislative strategy to bypass Democratic opposition.

Persecution of Christians in Nigeria

• Highlights severe violence against Christians by Boko Haram and other radical Islamic groups.
• States that over 50,000 Christians have been killed since 2009 and thousands of churches destroyed.
• Discusses U.S. legislative efforts to designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” and impose sanctions on complicit officials.
• Criticizes Tucker Carlson for allegedly downplaying the persecution issue.

Domestic Extremism & Campus Violence

• Violent protests by Antifa at a Turning Point USA event at UC Berkeley.
• Mentions previous assassination of Charlie Kirk and ongoing threats against conservative speakers.
• Raises concerns about university administrators allegedly enabling violence.
• Discusses DOJ investigations into funding sources for radical groups and legislation to target financial backers of riots.