Verdict with Ted Cruz BONUS POD: Trump Declares War on ‘Green New Scam’ plus Visa Freeze Targets High-Risk Countries
Dec 4, 2025
The conversation dives into Trump's new policies aimed at lowering consumer costs, including the rollback of Biden-era fuel standards and criticism of electric vehicle mandates, tagged as a ‘Green New Scam.’ Mark Meadows joins, discussing potential $2,000 'Trump tariff checks' to combat inflation. The podcast also covers a significant immigration freeze targeting nationals from 19 high-risk countries, emphasizing a focus on national security and tighter vetting procedures.
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Rollback On Fuel Standards To Cut Car Costs
- The Trump administration framed rolling back Biden-era CAFE fuel economy standards as a move to lower vehicle costs.
- They called electric vehicle mandates part of a "Green New Scam" and prioritized gasoline cars to protect affordability and auto jobs.
Push For $2,000 Tariff Checks
- Mark Meadows urged distributing $2,000 "Trump tariff checks" next year to relieve inflationary pain.
- He said targeted checks would help lower grocery and energy burdens for everyday Americans.
19-Country Freeze For Security Reviews
- The administration imposed a freeze on immigration benefits for nationals of 19 "high-risk" countries pending security reviews.
- USCIS directed interviews and re-interviews to prioritize national security and public safety in adjudications.