Verdict with Ted Cruz Shutdown Finally Over, Protecting Nigerian Christians & ANTIFA Violence Targets Turning Point
Nov 14, 2025
The recent end of the longest government shutdown highlights severe economic impacts, including delayed flights and unpaid workers. The discussion shifts to the Affordable Care Act, labeled as financially disastrous, with calls for reforms. The violence against Christians in Nigeria by Boko Haram is alarming, with over 50,000 deaths since 2009. Lastly, they delve into the violent Antifa protests at UC Berkeley, raising concerns over threats to conservative speakers and the funding of domestic extremism.
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Shutdown Was Political Theater
- The 43-day shutdown inflicted widespread harm while yielding no Democratic concessions.
- Ted Cruz frames it as political theater aimed at punishing Trump and constituents.
Shutdown's Tangible Harms
- President Trump described concrete harms: canceled flights, unpaid workers, and cut food stamps.
- Cruz urges voters not to forget these damages when judging Democrats politically.
Obamacare Enriched Insurers
- Obamacare produced high premiums and oversized subsidies to insurers, which Cruz calls corporate welfare.
- He argues taxpayers have enriched insurance executives while consumers suffer rising costs.
