Verdict with Ted Cruz BONUS POD: Democrats play Politics w Government Shutdown
Sep 30, 2025
A government shutdown looms, with criticisms aimed squarely at Democrats, particularly Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, for their resistance to a clean funding extension. Accusations of hypocrisy highlight their past statements against shutdowns. The discussion reveals a controversial $1.5 trillion spending package tied to radical policies like healthcare for undocumented immigrants. Listeners hear dire warnings about the impact of a shutdown on federal employees and vital services, while Republicans push back against what they call political hostage-taking.
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Shutdown Framed As Hostage-Taking
- Ben Ferguson warns a shutdown is imminent and calls it hostage-taking by Democrats demanding a $1.5 trillion package.
- He stresses shutdowns harm Americans and the economy, citing unpaid federal workers and halted benefits.
Concrete Harms From A Shutdown
- The show highlights practical shutdown harms: furloughed federal employees, unpaid military, and interrupted nutrition programs.
- Ferguson warns prolonged shutdowns could cost billions and risk credit downgrades and food insecurity.
Claims About Democrats' $1.5T Demands
- Ferguson accuses Democrats of pushing a $1.5 trillion package with priorities like healthcare for undocumented immigrants and gender-affirming care.
- He frames those items as 'radical left' demands used to force a shutdown standoff.