Report of Guard Members Shot in D.C.

In this bonus episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz Senator Cruz and cohost Ben Ferguson address the recent attack on two members of our National Guard:

• Attack Incident

  • We begin with the recent violent attack of two National Guard members that were shot by an Afghan national who allegedly entered the U.S. through Biden’s resettlement program.
  • One guard member died, and the other was critically injured.

• Criticism of Biden Administration

  • The administration prioritized political optics over security during the Afghanistan withdrawal.
  • Accusations of incompetence and ideological blindness to radical Islamic terrorism.
  • Suggests that the administration lied about vetting refugees.

• Historical Context

  • The chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, including abandoning Bagram Airfield and conducting evacuations from Kabul Airport.
  • Mentions the drop in Biden’s approval ratings after the withdrawal.

• Predicted Consequences

  • The speakers argue that they warned of these risks in 2021, predicting terror attacks and humanitarian issues.
  • Quotes past tweets and op-eds as evidence of prior warnings.

• Humanitarian Concerns

  • Discusses cultural practices in Afghanistan such as child marriage and domestic abuse.
  • Raises concerns about Afghan men arriving with child brides and cases of sexual abuse in intake centers.

• Ideological Critique

  • Frames the administration’s approach as driven by left-wing ideology, claiming Democrats ignore radical Islamic terrorism and prioritize political goals over safety.
  • Mentions Rashida Tlaib’s refusal to condemn “Death to America” chants at a rally in her district as an example of ideological extremism.

• Additional Security Risks

  • Notes other incidents, such as an Afghan national arrested in Texas for making terroristic threats.
  • Links refugee resettlement issues with broader border security concerns, including illegal immigration and potential terrorist infiltration.

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