Massive School Choice WIN in Texas & Opportunity for Massive WIN Nationally, plus Stopping a Nuclear Iran
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May 12, 2025
Texas has achieved a monumental school choice victory with the introduction of Education Savings Accounts worth up to $30,000 for children with disabilities. This groundbreaking program is set to influence national education reform, with a push for federal initiatives that aim to replicate Texas's success. Additionally, the podcast highlights strong opposition to a new nuclear deal with Iran, stressing the need for a firm approach to dismantle its nuclear capabilities, while discussing the geopolitical implications for U.S. security.
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Texas' Historic School Choice Program
Texas passed the largest school choice program in the U.S., allocating $1 billion for education savings accounts.
This program affects about 90,000 students and is a game-changer for education reform nationwide.
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Cruz's Political Battle for Choice
Ted Cruz led a six-year political effort endorsing primary challengers against anti-school choice Republicans in Texas.
This strategy removed opposition and helped pass strong school choice legislation.
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School Choice Benefits All Students
School choice improves outcomes for students who use scholarships, raising scores and graduation rates.
It also improves public schools by creating competition and raising quality for all students.
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đŤ Massive School Choice Victory in Texas & National Opportunity
Key Highlights:
Historic Legislation in Texas: Texas passed the largest and most comprehensive school choice program in the U.S., allocating $1 billion for Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). These accounts provide up to $11,000 per student, and up to $30,000 for students with disabilities, allowing parents to choose the best educational setting for their children.
Scope and Impact: With Texas representing about 10% of the U.S. student population, this move is seen as a game-changer for education reform nationwide.
Political Strategy: Cruz detailed a multi-year political campaign, including endorsing primary challengers against anti-school choice Republicans, to build legislative support. He emphasized that this was not a partisan issue but a geographic and institutional battle, especially in rural areas where public schools are major employers.
Federal Push: Cruz is advocating for a federal school choice initiative through budget reconciliation, which would allow passage with only Republican votes. The proposal includes $10 billion annually in federal tax credits for donations to scholarship-granting organizations, aiming to replicate Texasâs success on a national scale.
â˘ď¸ Stopping a Nuclear Iran
Key Points:
Opposition to Iran Nuclear Deal: Cruz strongly opposes any new nuclear deal with Iran, citing the failures of the Obama-era agreement and the dangers of appeasement. He supports President Trumpâs red line: Iran must fully dismantle its nuclear program, including shutting down centrifuges.
National Security Threat: Cruz argues that Iran, under the Ayatollah, is a direct threat to the U.S. and Israel, citing attempts to assassinate U.S. officials and support for terrorist groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.
Policy Contrast: He contrasts the âmaximum pressureâ strategy under Trumpâwhich included strict sanctions and oil embargoesâwith the âappeasementâ approach of the Biden administration, which he claims enabled Iran to rebuild its economy and fund terrorism.
Call to Action: Cruz emphasizes the need for firm U.S. policy and warns against trusting Iran, advocating for either diplomatic dismantlement or, if necessary, military action to neutralize the threat.
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Verdict with Ted Cruz