Verdict with Ted Cruz BONUS POD: Trump Hits Foreign Cars, ICE Cleans House & Hegseth fights the Media Mob
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Mar 27, 2025 The podcast kicks off with the intriguing #SignalGate controversy, where a journalist accidentally joins a Trump team group chat, raising questions about information leaks. It then dives into ICE's challenges in sanctuary cities, with insights from Tom Homan on detaining criminal aliens. The discussion wraps up with President Trump's bold 25% tariff on foreign cars, aimed at boosting American manufacturing and protecting jobs. The dialogue highlights the intersection of media narratives, immigration enforcement, and economic strategy.
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SignalGate Controversy
- A journalist was inadvertently added to a Trump team text message group, causing a media firestorm dubbed "SignalGate".
- The journalist leaked details, claiming shared war plans, but Pete Hegseth clarified that no classified information was disclosed.
Hegseth on SignalGate
- Pete Hegseth clarified that no classified information, including units, locations, or routes, was shared in the Signal group.
- He emphasized the Trump administration's focus on rebuilding the military and re-establishing deterrence.
ICE Challenges in Sanctuary Cities
- ICE agents face challenges in sanctuary cities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration laws, hindering their ability to detain criminals.
- Tom Homan highlighted the difficulties, citing a case where a child rapist was released two years prior and later apprehended after potentially harming more children.