Pritzker "Nothing to see here" on Chicago Crime, the Clean DC Act & Narcos in New England Week In Review

Sep 6, 2025

The podcast critiques Illinois Governor JB Pritzker for downplaying violent crime in Chicago, likening it to officials in Mexico ignoring cartel violence. It calls out Democrats for their leniency toward criminals and explores how rising crime could benefit Republicans in upcoming elections. Legislative changes like the Clean DC Act are debated, revealing tensions over public safety. The discussion also touches on urgent issues of drug cartels in New England and their impact on urban crime, alongside mockery of unfounded rumors about Trump's health.

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Chicago Crime Versus Political Messaging

Ted Cruz argues JB Pritzker claims success fighting violent crime while Chicago remains the U.S. leader in murders for 13 years.
He frames this as Democratic denial that prioritizes ideology over public safety.

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Crime Messaging Hurts Democratic Appeal

Cruz contends Democrats increasingly side with criminals over victims, hurting public safety and political appeal.
He cites polls showing 68% of Americans view city crime as a major problem.

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Push To Repeal D.C. Criminal-Justice Rollback

Ted Cruz proposes the Clean D.C. Act to repeal a 2022 law that reduced penalties for violent crimes in Washington, D.C.
He urges Congress to vote and decide whether they stand with citizens or criminals.

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Criticism of JB Pritzker (Governor of Illinois):
The speakers argue that Pritzker downplays violent crime in Chicago despite high murder rates. They compare his leadership to officials in Mexico who claim progress while cartels commit violence unchecked.
Broader critique of Democrats:
Democrats are portrayed as favoring criminals over victims, ignoring rising crime, and pushing policies that weaken law enforcement. The conversation frames them as ideologically extreme and out of touch with public safety concerns.
Midterm election outlook (2025):
The senator and host discuss Republican opportunities in upcoming elections. They note Democratic fundraising strength but also claim voters are increasingly frustrated with crime and safety issues, which could benefit Republicans.
The “Clean DC Act”:
The senator introduces legislation to roll back a 2022 D.C. law that reduced penalties for violent crimes. The bill is framed as a test of whether lawmakers side with “criminals or citizens.”
Rumors about President Trump’s health:
A viral social media claim suggested Trump was dead or incapacitated because he wasn’t seen for a few days. The speakers mock Democrats and the media for allegedly celebrating or hoping it was true. Trump himself is quoted dismissing it as “fake news.”
Drug cartels in the U.S.:
The conversation highlights a DEA operation in New England that arrested 171 members of the Sinaloa cartel. They emphasize the cartel’s national reach, its trafficking of fentanyl, and the dangers counterfeit pills pose to young people. The epidemic of fentanyl deaths is portrayed as a direct result of “Democratic open border policies.”
Military and foreign policy against cartels:
The senator describes U.S. military operations in the Caribbean and Central America targeting drug traffickers, including deploying stealth jets and naval ships. He recounts visiting prisons in El Salvador housing violent gang members to illustrate cartel influence in U.S. communities.

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