Verdict with Ted Cruz: RECAP-Ten Verdict Predictions that ALL Came TRUE! (Part 1:1-5)
Release Date: January 3, 2025
Host: Senator Ted Cruz and Co-Host Ben Ferguson

Introduction

In the January 3, 2025 episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Ben Ferguson delve into the remarkable accuracy of their previous predictions. Initially planned as a continuation of their top ten predictions, unforeseen terrorist attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas prompted a strategic reset. Consequently, the hosts present the first five predictions that have come to fruition, demonstrating their foresight and challenging narratives pushed by mainstream media.

1. COVID-19 Origin: Lab Leak Theory Confirmed

Ben Ferguson opens the discussion by highlighting one of their most contentious predictions: the belief that COVID-19 originated from a laboratory leak rather than a natural spillover. Heinous claims were initially dismissed by social media giants, branding the theory as a "conspiracy."

Ben Ferguson [03:16]:
"In March 2020, I stated that COVID-19 was man-made and likely escaped from a lab, not a natural mutation. Social media suppressed this narrative, branding it as a conspiracy theory."

Senator Ted Cruz reinforces this stance, presenting evidence that major platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Google actively suppressed information suggesting a lab origin. He uncovers communications between Dr. Fauci and Mark Zuckerberg aimed at suppressing the lab leak theory.

Senator Ted Cruz [04:00]:
"Facebook and Twitter were actively suppressing the lab leak narrative, even as we laid out the facts from the beginning."

A clip from March 10, 2020, underscores their early position, highlighting the media's dismissal of the lab leak theory.

Unknown Speaker [04:43]:
"Do we have any sense of the true origins of the virus?... It's a reasonable question to ask."

Senator Ted Cruz [06:32]:
"We predicted that COVID-19 did not occur naturally but escaped from the Wuhan Institute of Virology, and now multiple reports confirm this."

2. U.S. Funding to Wuhan Institute of Virology

Following the confirmation of the lab leak theory, Senator Ted Cruz details the financial ties between the U.S. government and the Wuhan Institute of Virology, emphasizing the risks associated with such collaborations.

Senator Ted Cruz [09:16]:
"The U.S. government funded the Wuhan Institute of Virology with $76,301 in fiscal year 2019 as part of a $3.7 million program across several countries, including China."

He cites reports from reputable sources like the New York Post and Reuters, which reveal that U.S. taxpayer dollars supported risky gain-of-function experiments at the Wuhan lab.

Ben Ferguson [10:21]:
"This funding was part of a larger initiative studying viral diversity in bats, which directly ties to the COVID-19 outbreak."

By December 2024, significant developments emerged, including the U.S. suspension of federal funding to the Wuhan lab over non-compliance and the Wall Street Journal's exposé titled "Behind Closed Doors," which corroborated their lab leak hypothesis.

Senator Ted Cruz [13:20]:
"We were proved exactly right on COVID. Our predictions have been thoroughly validated."

3. Joe Biden Not the 2024 Democratic Nominee

One of the most bold predictions made by Senator Ted Cruz was that President Joe Biden would not secure the Democratic nomination for the 2024 election. This claim was met with widespread skepticism and ridicule from the media and political pundits.

Ben Ferguson [14:38]:
"You were right that Joe Biden would not be the Democratic nominee. The media dismissed it as absurd at the time."

Senator Ted Cruz [15:11]:
"I predicted as early as September 2023 that Joe Biden would not be the nominee. The Democrats couldn't see past Kamala Harris or the possibility of Michelle Obama stepping in."

In a September 18, 2023 segment, Cruz elaborated on the internal dynamics of the Democratic Party, suggesting that only Kamala Harris or Michelle Obama could replace Biden without causing internal strife.

Senator Ted Cruz [17:22]:
"Michelle Obama has the unique ability to unify the party without infuriating key constituencies, unlike other potential candidates."

The debate on June 28, 2024, was a pivotal moment where Cruz reiterated this prediction, accurately forecasting Biden's removal from the ticket.

Senator Ted Cruz [23:04]:
"Prediction number three, that Joe Biden would not be the nominee, came 100% true."

Although Cruz predicted Michelle Obama would take Biden's place, the actual replacement was Kamala Harris, slightly deviating from his forecast but still aligning with the broader prediction.

Senator Ted Cruz [23:04]:
"Prediction number four, that Biden would be replaced by either Kamala Harris or Michelle Obama, also came true."

4. Replacement by Kamala Harris or Michelle Obama

Expanding on the replacement scenario, Senator Ted Cruz discussed the mechanics and implications of Biden being replaced by either Kamala Harris or Michelle Obama.

Senator Ted Cruz [18:07]:
"Michelle Obama can step in above all rivals, offering a unifying figure that the Democratic Party desperately needs."

He expressed confidence in Michelle Obama's ability to consolidate party support, although she ultimately declined the candidacy, resulting in Kamala Harris taking the mantle.

Senator Ted Cruz [22:38]:
"While Michelle Obama did not take the role, Kamala Harris stepped in as the replacement, fulfilling our prediction."

Cruz emphasized the strategic importance of such a replacement to maintain party unity and avoid internal conflicts.

Senator Ted Cruz [24:02]:
"Ultimately, Kamala Harris was chosen, aligning closely with our initial prediction and demonstrating the party's lack of viable alternatives."

5. Joe Biden Pardoning Death Row Inmates

Another contentious prediction was Cruz's assertion that President Biden would commute the sentences of federal death row inmates, a move seen as disregarding federal law and justice principles.

Ben Ferguson [24:53]:
"We predicted that Biden would pardon death row inmates, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the mastermind of 9/11. This has sadly come true."

Senator Ted Cruz [25:33]:
"I predicted on August 18, 2023, that Biden would commute the sentences of every federal death row prisoner before leaving office. He commuted 37 out of 40, sparing only the most notorious criminals."

He criticized the selective commutation, highlighting that the three not pardoned were among the most heinous, thereby undermining the rule of law.

Senator Ted Cruz [27:13]:
"Though not 100% accurate, commuting 37 out of 40 sentences still reflects a profound disrespect for the rule of law."

The episode also touched on ongoing efforts to spare Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, despite public pressure, showcasing the administration's disregard for voter sentiment.

Senator Ted Cruz [30:31]:
"The White House is trying to spare Khalid Sheikh Mohammed on their way out, demonstrating contempt for voters and the Constitution."

Conclusion

In this compelling first part of their prediction recap, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson illustrate the accuracy and impact of their foresight on critical national issues, from the origins of COVID-19 to the dynamics within the Democratic Party and presidential pardons. Their discussions not only validate their analytical prowess but also challenge prevailing narratives, encouraging listeners to question mainstream perspectives and stay informed.

Stay tuned for Part 2, where Cruz and Ferguson will continue to unveil and analyze their further predictions that have come to pass, offering deeper insights into the political landscape as the nation moves into a new era.

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