Verdict with Ted Cruz

Trump WINS as NY $500M Judgement goes to ZERO plus DEM Registration Plummeting, Sen Eric Schmitt on Fighting the Left in Court & Biden Auto-Pen Scandal Gets Worse

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Aug 22, 2025
Joining the conversation is Senator Eric Schmitt from Missouri, a former Attorney General and author of 'The Last Line of Defense.' He shares insights on the recent legal victory for Trump, revealing it as a politically charged case that reflects broader themes of due process. The discussion also uncovers a significant decline in Democratic voter registration, indicating voter discontent. Schmitt highlights legal strategies against leftist policies, including battles over COVID mandates and censorship, while addressing the controversy surrounding Biden’s autopen pardons.
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Court Reverses $500M Judgment

  • The New York Court of Appeals set aside the $500M judgment against Trump, citing excessive fines and due process concerns.
  • Ted Cruz argues this restores rule of law and deters politicized prosecutions by officials like Letitia James.
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Excessive Fines Framed As Unconstitutional

  • The hosts frame Letitia James' prosecution as political lawfare and claim banks suffered no loss.
  • They highlight the Eighth Amendment argument against excessive civil disgorgement as decisive.
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Democratic Registration Decline

  • The New York Times analysis shows Democrats lost about 2.1 million registered voters between 2020 and 2024 in tracked states.
  • Hosts interpret this as broad, cross-state erosion of Democratic registration and political standing.
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