EXTRA: Trump Federalizes DC Police & Dems' Heads Explode plus Admin Directs the Military to Take Out Terrorist Drug Cartels

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🗓️ 12 August 2025

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

In today's episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz:

Federal Control of D.C. Police

Trump invoked Section 740 of the D.C. Home Rule Act to place the D.C. police under federal control.
He declared a public safety emergency, citing high crime rates including murder, carjackings, and assaults.
Additional measures included:
- Reassigning FBI agents to nighttime patrols.
- Deploying the National Guard.
- Appointing a federal commissioner for the D.C. police.

2. Legal Justification

The podcast outlines constitutional and statutory authority for Trump’s actions:
- Article I, Section 8, Clause 17 of the U.S. Constitution.
- D.C. Code Section 49-49 and the 1973 Home Rule Act.
- Reference to Posse Comitatus Act and DOJ opinions that D.C. is legally distinct from other cities.

3. Criticism of Democrats and Media

Hosts argue that Democrats and mainstream media are unfairly criticizing Trump’s actions.
They claim Democrats oppose law enforcement and support policies that increase crime (e.g., no cash bail).
The podcast accuses the media of misrepresenting Trump’s actions as dictatorial.

4. Military Action Against Drug Cartels

Trump reportedly authorized military force against cartels like MS-13 and Cartel de los Soles.
The move is compared to Plan Colombia, a U.S. military initiative under President George W. Bush.
The podcast suggests this could be a turning point in combating drug-related violence and trafficking.

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0:39.7	We are a day late, but it's because when we tried to do the show last night,
0:44.1	we had major technical difficulties and couldn't get the connections right.
0:48.4	So that's why we're coming with you today on this show, putting it out on Tuesday.
0:53.5	The good news is we've had some unbelievable news that's broken, and so it could be a blessing
0:58.2	in disguise.
0:59.5	And one of the big issues that is broken, Senator, is the President of the United States
1:03.7	America has made every liberal lose their mind because he's actually trying to fight crime
1:07.5	in Washington, D.C., and they're saying he's a dictator and a tyrant for doing this.
1:11.6	Well, today on Monday, the president made a bold announcement that the federal government is
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