Verdict with Ted Cruz: Episode Summary

Podcast Information:

• Title: Verdict with Ted Cruz
• Host/Author: Premiere Networks
• Description: Join Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Ben Ferguson as they break down the most important news stories of the day and reveal what they mean for you. On "Verdict with Ted Cruz,” you will go behind the scenes of the political debates that define our country.
• Episode: Ten Verdict Predictions that ALL Came TRUE! (Part 1:1-5)
• Release Date: January 1, 2025

Introduction

In the premiere episode of their two-part series titled "Ten Verdict Predictions that ALL Came TRUE!," Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Ben Ferguson delve into the significant predictions made over the past years that have come to fruition. This comprehensive summary captures their discussions on the first five predictions, highlighting key insights, evidence presented, and notable quotes that underscore the accuracy of their foresights.

Prediction 1 & 2: COVID-19 Originated from a Lab & US Government Funding

Overview: Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson revisit their early predictions from March 10, 2020, regarding the origins of COVID-19. They asserted that the virus was not naturally occurring but had escaped from a laboratory, specifically the Wuhan Institute of Virology. Additionally, they predicted that the US government had funded risky research at this institute.

Key Discussions:

• Suppression of Information: Cruz highlighted how major social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Google actively suppressed the narrative that COVID-19 originated from a lab leak. He stated, “They were actively suppressing, saying that Covid was a man-made virus” (Ted Cruz, 04:31).

• Evidence Unveiled: Over time, various reports and investigations corroborated their claims. Notably:

  • February 2023: The Washington Post reported that the FBI Director considered a lab leak the most likely origin.
  • June 2023: The New York Post revealed that US taxpayers funded research at Chinese labs, including the Wuhan Institute.
  • July 2023: Reuters confirmed the suspension of federal funding to the Wuhan lab due to non-compliance.
  • December 2024: The Wall Street Journal published a pivotal story validating their laboratory leak theory.

• Impact of Predictions: Cruz emphasized the podcast's role in laying out these facts early on, stating, “The principle going forward… if you want to know what's gonna happen next, listen to Verdict because we're gonna keep making predictions” (Ted Cruz, 03:47).

Notable Quotes:

• Ted Cruz: “Over the run of Verdict, we have a remarkable record of those predictions proving correct over and over and over again.” (Ted Cruz, 02:07)
• Ben Ferguson: “You were spot on. And that was something that the media and social media said made you a conspiracy theorist.” (Ben Ferguson, 07:03)

Prediction 3 & 4: Joe Biden Not the 2024 Democratic Nominee & Replacement by Kamala Harris or Michelle Obama

Overview: Cruz predicted that Joe Biden would not secure the Democratic nomination for the 2024 presidential election. He further asserted that Biden would be replaced by either Vice President Kamala Harris or former First Lady Michelle Obama.

Key Discussions:

• Initial Prediction: Made in September 2023, Cruz declared, “I believe Joe Biden would not be the Democrat nominee. He would not be on the ballot in 2024” (Ted Cruz, 15:42).

• Replacement Candidates: He outlined two potential replacements:

  • Kamala Harris: As the sitting Vice President, Harris was a logical successor.
  • Michelle Obama: Cruz argued that Michelle Obama, having been the First Lady, could unify the party without internal conflicts.

• Realization of Predictions: In July 2024, the Democratic Party indeed removed Biden from the nomination process, selecting Kamala Harris as the replacement. Although Michelle Obama was considered, Cruz notes she ultimately declined.

• Media Reaction: Initially ridiculed, Cruz pointed out that mainstream media failed to acknowledge the diminishing support for Biden, later affirming, “That prediction number three was 100% correct” (Ted Cruz, 23:09).

Notable Quotes:

• Ted Cruz: “The Democrat party is a bean counting party… the only people who could replace Joe Biden are Kamala Harris or Michelle Obama.” (Ted Cruz, 15:42)
• Ben Ferguson: “This was a prediction that you made on this show back in September of 2023 that the Democratic kingmakers could bring in Michelle Obama will break all that down center.” (Ben Ferguson, 23:35)

Prediction 5: Joe Biden Would Pardon Death Row Inmates

Overview: Cruz predicted that President Joe Biden would commute the sentences of all federal death row inmates, citing a disregard for the rule of law and voter intent.

Key Discussions:

• Original Prediction: On August 18, 2023, Cruz forecasted, “Joe Biden, before he leaves the White House, will commute the sentence of every federal prisoner on death row” (Ted Cruz, 26:04).

• Outcome: By early 2025, Biden had commuted the sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates. The three remaining cases involved high-profile individuals:

  • Tree of Life Synagogue Shooter (Pittsburgh)
  • Mother Emanuel AME Church Shooter (Charleston)
  • Boston Marathon Bomber

  Cruz acknowledged a slight deviation from his prediction but emphasized the severity of sparing lives, stating, “That is a very good thing” (Ted Cruz, 14:05).

• Public and Media Impact: The decision faced backlash, especially concerning Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the mastermind of 9/11. Despite public pressure highlighted by the podcast, the administration moved forward with sparing him, which Cruz condemned as “grotesque” and a “profound disrespect for the rule of law” (Ted Cruz, 27:44).

Notable Quotes:

• Ted Cruz: “...he would commute the sentence of every single federal death row prisoner… That has come to pass. Now, to be clear, this prediction proves slightly off.” (Ted Cruz, 27:29)
• Ben Ferguson: “If you won't take out the mastermind of 911 and you won't give him the death penalty, is there anyone that you'll give it to?” (Ben Ferguson, 27:29)

Conclusion

In this first part of their two-part series, Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson meticulously reviewed five of their most impactful predictions, four of which fully materialized and one partially. Their discussions underscored a consistent theme of skepticism towards mainstream narratives and highlighted their commitment to presenting alternative viewpoints that often contradicted prevailing media sentiments. As they prepare to unveil the remaining five predictions in the upcoming episode, listeners are poised to gain further insights into the accuracy and foresight of Verdict with Ted Cruz.

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

1. Ted Cruz: “Over the run of Verdict, we have a remarkable record of those predictions proving correct over and over and over again.”
   04:31

2. Ben Ferguson: “You were spot on. And that was something that the media and social media said made you a conspiracy theorist.”
   07:03

3. Ted Cruz: “The Democrat party is a bean counting party… the only people who could replace Joe Biden are Kamala Harris or Michelle Obama.”
   15:42

4. Ben Ferguson: “If you won't take out the mastermind of 911 and you won't give him the death penalty, is there anyone that you'll give it to?”
   27:29

Note: Timestamps correspond to the original podcast transcript sections for reference.