Schumer Shutdown Continues plus a Beautiful Tribute to Charlie Kirk as he receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom

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Oct 15, 2025

The political landscape heats up as discussions revolve around the ongoing government shutdown, with accusations against Democrats for prolonging it. Cruz highlights how Trump’s redirecting of Defense Department funds ensures troops get paid despite the shutdown. A poignant tribute takes center stage as Cruz shares moving moments from Charlie Kirk's Medal of Freedom ceremony, emphasizing his impact on youth and conservative values. The discussion also touches on Kirk’s legacy and the public’s growing recognition of his message posthumously.

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INSIGHT

Shutdown Framed As Schumer’s Choice

Ted Cruz frames the shutdown as driven by Democrats, calling it the "Schumer shutdown."
He credits President Trump for shifting Defense funds to ensure servicemembers get paid during the shutdown.

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Human Cost And Atypical Pay Fix

Cruz emphasizes unpaid federal workers facing real hardship from missed paychecks.
He highlights Trump reallocating Defense Department funds to pay servicemembers as unprecedented.

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Reopen Votes Versus Democratic Opposition

Cruz says Republicans repeatedly voted to reopen the government while Democrats largely opposed.
He interprets Democratic strategy as politically motivated rather than governance-focused.

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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 reopen the government and protect American workers, while Democrats play politics at the expense of federal employees and national security. President Trump is commended for his decisive leadership, using Defense Department funds to ensure our service members are paid — a move that exposes the Left’s failed strategy.

The episode also covers the upcoming “No Kings Rally,” a far-left protest in D.C., which Cruz suggests is part of the Democrats’ broader anti-Trump narrative. He predicts the shutdown will only end when moderate Democrats stand up to their party’s extreme wing.

In a moving second half, Cruz honors Charlie Kirk during his posthumous Medal of Freedom ceremony. With heartfelt reflections on Kirk’s legacy, Cruz shares how Erica Kirk’s public forgiveness of her husband’s killer was a powerful act of Christian grace. Kirk is remembered as a bold voice for truth, freedom, and faith — a modern-day martyr compared to Lincoln and MLK.

Highlights Include:

Democrat-led shutdown and its impact on American families
Trump’s leadership and defense of military pay
Radical immigration policies exposed
Tribute to Charlie Kirk’s life, faith, and conservative influence
Christian forgiveness and moral courage in the face of tragedy

Tune in now for a passionate defense of conservative values and a tribute to one of the movement’s most inspiring voices.

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