Verdict with Ted Cruz Huge Victory-Trump Designates Muslim Brotherhood as a Terrorist Organization, plus NYT says Illegal Aliens Stealing Identities of U.S. Citizens are the Real Victims
Nov 26, 2025
The hosts reflect on Thanksgiving traditions, sharing heartfelt family anecdotes about games like poker. They dive deep into Trump's designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization, highlighting the significant implications for national security. Criticism is leveled at a New York Times article portraying an undocumented immigrant as a victim, sparking a debate on identity theft's real impact on citizens. Additionally, the show critiques a University of Minnesota site that labels 'whiteness' as a pandemic, arguing against anti-family ideologies.
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Family Poker Lessons
- Ted Cruz recounts learning poker from his grandmother using buttons and costume jewelry as chips which taught him lessons early in life.
- He describes teaching his daughter Caroline to play on a Lake Powell houseboat, creating lasting family memories.
Dominoes And Poker Styles
- Ted Cruz shares Cuban family traditions of playing double-nine dominoes and his abuelo's uncanny memory for opponents' tiles.
- He contrasts poker styles, saying he reads people while a poker-pro friend relies on precise math.
Strategy Behind The Designation
- Ted Cruz frames Trump's Muslim Brotherhood designation as the result of a decade-long legislative effort he led.
- He explains the shift from top-down to bottom-up designations targeting affiliates to enable a global designation.