Verdict with Ted Cruz: Terror Comes to America from Biden Afghan Terrorists

Dec 4, 2025

Senator Ted Cruz, a Texas U.S. Senator and former presidential candidate, discusses the recent attack on National Guard members by an Afghan national. He criticizes the Biden administration's approach to the Afghanistan withdrawal, arguing it prioritized optics over security. Cruz highlights concerns about inadequate vetting practices, human rights issues, and cultural practices like child marriage. He warns that such resettlement policies could lead to increased terrorism risks in the U.S., tying these issues to broader ideological failures in the current administration.

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Predictable Risk From Rapid Afghan Resettlement

Ted Cruz argues the fatal D.C. attack was a predictable consequence of bringing in unvetted Afghan nationals.
He links the incident directly to the Biden administration's evacuation and resettlement policy failures.

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Withdrawal As Political Turning Point

Cruz says the Afghanistan withdrawal eroded Biden's political standing and was a turning point in his presidency.
He blames poor planning and a decision to abandon Bagram for the chaotic Kabul evacuation.

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Fort Bliss Tent City Visit

Ted Cruz recounts touring the Fort Bliss tent facility in August 2021 housing 10,000 Afghans.
He describes minimal security and the ability for people to leave freely, likening it to an apartment complex.

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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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