Podcast Summary: The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show Episode: BONUS: Fireworks in Judiciary Over Radical Judges Issuing Nationwide Injunctions, plus Colorado Terrorist Affiliated w Muslim Brotherhood
Release Date: June 5, 2025
Host/Author: iHeartPodcasts
Duration: 32:49

1. Judiciary Under Fire: Radical Judges and Nationwide Injunctions

Senator Ted Cruz's Critique of Judicial Overreach

Senator Ted Cruz opens the discussion by addressing what he perceives as an alarming increase in nationwide injunctions issued against the Trump administration. According to Cruz, over the past five months alone, more nationwide injunctions have been issued than in the entire 20th century. He characterizes this phenomenon as "lawfare" orchestrated by Democrat attorneys general and left-wing activist groups targeting policies implemented by an elected president.

Senator Ted Cruz [02:40]: "The first 150 years of our nation's history, there was not a single nationwide injunction that was issued."

Exchanging Perspectives: Cruz vs. Cory Booker

The conversation intensifies when Cory Booker engages with Cruz over the handling of threats against Supreme Court Justices. Cruz accuses Democrat senators of hypocrisy for condemning threats against judges while allegedly ignoring similar threats against Republican-appointed jurists.

Senator Ted Cruz [06:40]: "You have left wing judges, individual radical district judges who are issuing injunctions, trying to set aside the policies of the president and trying to set aside the will of the American voters. And it is an assault on democracy."

Cory Booker counters by highlighting bipartisan efforts to protect judges and disputes Cruz's claims of Democratic inaction.

Cory Booker [08:42]: "We were not silent. We took action. We've joined in a bipartisan way to protect those judges..."

Notable Exchange: A Battle of Claims

The exchange between Cruz and Booker becomes heated, with Cruz emphasizing the lack of enforcement of federal laws against protesters targeting judges, while Booker maintains that Democrats have actively worked to safeguard judicial officials.

Senator Ted Cruz [15:12]: "Let the record reflect that Spartacus did not answer the question and did not tell us whether the criminal law should be enforced because he knows the answer is yes."

Cory Booker [13:09]: "That's patently not true, sir. It is a patent lie."

2. National Security Concerns: Colorado Terrorist Attack and Open Borders

Details of the Colorado Terrorist Incident

The podcast shifts focus to a recent terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, perpetrated by Muhammad Salman, an illegal immigrant affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood. Cruz provides details from a tweet by reporter Bill Malusion, outlining Salman's motivations and connections.

Senator Ted Cruz [21:04]: "According to federal court filings obtained by Fox News, Egyptian illegal alien Muhammad Salman admitted in an interview that he wanted to kill all, quote, Zionist people..."

Open Borders and National Security

Cruz criticizes the Biden administration's immigration policies, arguing that the enforcement failures have led to significant national security threats. He states that over 12 million illegal immigrants entered the country under these policies, with 2 million escaping detection—posing potential risks.

Senator Ted Cruz [21:57]: "Four years of open borders, allowing over 12 million people to come into this country illegally, that was a really bad policy."

Muslim Brotherhood Designation Efforts

A significant portion of the discussion revolves around Cruz's efforts to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization in the United States. Despite its designation in several Middle Eastern countries, the U.S. has yet to label it as such. Cruz expresses optimism that the current administration may finally take this step.

Senator Ted Cruz [28:21]: "I reintroduced this week legislation to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization... I think we will succeed this administration."

3. Concluding Insights and Future Implications

Cruz's Call to Action

Senator Cruz emphasizes the necessity of bipartisan engagement and firm immigration policies to safeguard national security. He underscores the importance of addressing judicial overreach and the threats posed by radical elements within the country.

Senator Ted Cruz [15:32]: "We need to have this engagement on ideas. And it's striking the Democrats, they claim they support democracy, but yet when it comes to Donald Trump, they want a single unelected district judge striking down every policy he implements."

Final Remarks by Hosts

Joe Getty reflects on the intense exchange between Cruz and Booker, appreciating the demonstration of differing viewpoints within the Senate. The hosts encourage listeners to stay informed and engaged with ongoing national issues.

Joe Getty [18:15]: "That was one very entertaining back and forth, Senator. I wish there was actually more of this in the Senate..."

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Senator Ted Cruz [02:40]: "The first 150 years of our nation's history, there was not a single nationwide injunction that was issued."

• Cory Booker [08:42]: "We were not silent. We took action. We've joined in a bipartisan way to protect those judges..."

• Senator Ted Cruz [15:12]: "Let the record reflect that Spartacus did not answer the question and did not tell us whether the criminal law should be enforced because he knows the answer is yes."

• Senator Ted Cruz [21:04]: "According to federal court filings obtained by Fox News, Egyptian illegal alien Muhammad Salman admitted in an interview that he wanted to kill all, quote, Zionist people..."

• Senator Ted Cruz [28:21]: "I reintroduced this week legislation to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization... I think we will succeed this administration."

Conclusion

This episode of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show delves deeply into the contentious issues surrounding judicial activism and national security threats emanating from immigration policies. Through incisive dialogue and robust debate, listeners gain insights into Senator Cruz's perspectives on maintaining democratic integrity and ensuring the safety of American citizens. The heated exchange with Cory Booker highlights the stark ideological divides within the Senate, underscoring the challenges in addressing complex national issues.