Guy Benson Show Sunday Replay: Congressman Ritchie Torres (D/NY-15)
Jun 22, 2025
Congressman Ritchie Torres, a Democrat representing New York's 15th district, dives into the complexities of the Israel-Iran conflict and its implications for U.S. foreign policy. He discusses the New York mayoral race, contrasting mainstream and Democratic Socialist candidates, while addressing urban challenges like crime and housing. Torres also critiques New York's governance, highlighting inefficiencies and the need for reform, and contemplates a potential run for governor to drive significant change.
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Bipartisan Isolationism and Israel
- Opposition to Israel is becoming bipartisan with growing isolationism on right and left.
- Israel acts in self-defense against existential nuclear threats benefiting US interests and global security.
Iran’s Nuclear Threat to U.S.
- Allowing Iran to acquire nuclear weapons risks direct nuclear threats against the U.S.
- Iran sponsors terrorism that has killed Americans and threatens U.S. citizens abroad, including in Israel.
Iran's Nuclear Program Evidence
- Iran's uranium enrichment to 60% and expansion of nuclear sites indicate progress toward nuclear weapons.
- Independent IAEA reports confirm Iran's increased stockpile and enrichment capacity despite negotiations.