Verdict with Ted Cruz: MTG Resigns-Why & What it Means, Minnesota Taxpayers are LARGEST Funders of Al-Shabaab Terrorists

Nov 25, 2025

Senator Ted Cruz, a prominent figure in U.S. politics known for his insights on national issues, discusses Marjorie Taylor Greene’s upcoming resignation and its implications for the GOP's accountability measures. He examines her ideological shifts and the pivotal role of Trump’s withdrawal of support. Cruz also dives into alarming reports of welfare fraud in Minnesota allegedly financing Al-Shabaab, addressing local governance failures. Lastly, he unpacks the contentious Texas redistricting battle, highlighting legal ramifications that could reshape congressional control.

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INSIGHT

Resignation Signals Republican Accountability

Marjorie Taylor Greene decided to resign from Congress in January after growing more extreme and losing key support.
Ted Cruz frames her exit as a consequential moment showing Republicans police their own.

INSIGHT

Warning From Democratic History

Cruz warns anti-Semitism rose on the Democratic Party when leadership ignored it, letting radicals take hold.
He sees the Greene episode as a chance for Republicans to avoid the same mistake.

ANECDOTE

Cruz's Call With Trump On Greene

Cruz recounts a late-night call with Donald Trump about Greene and Trump said she called him frequently.
Cruz says Trump's withdrawal of support was decisive in Greene's resignation.

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In this bonus episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz:

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Resignation
- Greene announced she will resign from Congress in January.
- This is a significant moment for the Republican Party, emphasizing internal accountability and contrasting it with perceived Democratic inaction on radical elements.
- Greene’s shift from pro-Trump to anti-Israel and anti-capitalist positions is highlighted as a cautionary tale.
- Donald Trump’s withdrawal of support is portrayed as the decisive factor in her resignation.
Minnesota Welfare Fraud Funding Al-Shabaab
- A report claims Minnesota taxpayers indirectly funded the terrorist group Al-Shabaab through massive welfare fraud.
- Fraud involved members of the Somali community in Minnesota, exploiting Medicaid programs like Housing Stabilization Services.
- Billions of dollars were stolen, with millions allegedly routed to Somalia and ultimately to Al-Shabaab via informal money networks.
- The commentary criticizes Democratic leadership and media for ignoring the issue, framing it as both a security threat and a failure of governance.
Texas Redistricting Battle
- Texas redrew its congressional map to add five Republican seats.
- A federal district court struck down the map, but Justice Alito issued a stay, keeping the new map in place for now.
- This decision could determine control of the House and contrasts Republican and Democratic gerrymandering practices.

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