Verdict with Ted Cruz Verdict with Ted Cruz

It Begins: Dems Start Impeachment, Investigations & Full-scale Partisan War

Nov 9, 2026 · 38m

Summary

Senator Ted Cruz discusses the anticipated Democratic strategy following their midterm election victories, predicting a two-year campaign of "lawfare" targeting President Trump and his allies. The episode details plans for multiple impeachments, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and the potential elimination of the Senate filibuster to pass legislation like federal election takeover bills. Cruz also outlines the Republican strategy to confirm pending judicial and executive nominations before the new Congress takes control.

Topics discussed

Sponsorships: Daytona 500, Orderly, and OnDeck Post-election reaction and Democratic battle plans Sponsor: International Fellowship of Christians and Jews Impeachment strategy: Hegseth as the first target Multiple impeachments and Senate trial mechanics Sponsor: Compassion International Timeline of hearings and committee investigations Targeting corporate allies and private sector deterrence Sponsor: Regent University Ending the filibuster and election integrity bills Sponsor: Voice of the Martyrs Sponsors: Daytona 500 and Regent University Final Senate actions: confirmations and reconciliation Sponsors: Daytona 500, Orderly, and Vizio Sponsor: Hispanic Star Gala
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