Iran Revolution-Why this is Different...Trump is not Obama
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Welcome, it is Verdict with Senator Ted Cruz. It is so nice to have you with us. And Senator, we've got a big show today. First off, Iran and President Trump speaking out in a very bold way.
Well, this week is momentous in that millions of Iranians continue to stand up and fight to overthrow the Ayatollah, to overthrow the mullahs, the radical Islamists who have dominated that country for five decades. And President Trump has come out unequivocally in support of the protesters. And just this week, he came out and said, it is time for a new government in Iran. The Ayatollah needs to go. That is enormously consequential. We're going to break down why he said what he did, what it means and what's going to happen next.
Yeah, it really is an important story. I want to also remind you about an incredible organization, our friends at Compassion International.
What role does popular uprising play in the Iranian protests?
Right now, somewhere in the world, a kid you've never met is writing you a letter. They're telling you about their day, their dreams, the goal they scored, the test they passed, the new friend they made at school. Maybe they're drawing you even a picture. Maybe they've asked you about your family, your favorite color, what makes you laugh. They're wondering who you are, this person who cares enough to be part of their story. And you, you're not just sending money, you're writing back. You're showing up month after month, letter after letter. You're celebrating their victories, encouraging them through challenges, and reminding them that they truly matter. Now, this isn't a transaction. It's an incredible relationship that spans continents.
and changes everything for both of you. That is where Compassion International connects you directly with one child. Real letters, real relationships, and real change. Because poverty isn't solved with donations alone. It's solved by showing up, impact the world, one child at a time, and learn how at Compassion.com. That's Compassion.com. All right, so, Senator, Sunday morning, I was watching CBS, like, Sunday morning, their show. It was Jane Polly. And they were reminding people that Tuesday is one year since President Trump will be in office. And they were talking about this, and they were also comparing it, saying that Donald Trump has gone so rogue on the world stage now. And they had a historian on to say, well, most—
countries don't make it to 250 years with a democracy and freedom. And so they were clearly implying that this is that 250 year anniversary and we probably won't make it there by July because Donald Trump's gone so rogue. And I laugh because I'm like, this guy is so clearly transparent and what he wants to do and what the voters told him to do. Iran is another example that you don't have to guess. He has said what our stated mission is.
Well, I got to say, your first mistake is what on earth were you doing watching CBS this morning?
I was on Fox.
I was very bored. I was on Maria Bartiromo, but apparently I'm chopped liver, and so you weren't interested in watching me.
How does economic collapse contribute to Iran's instability?
I was watching the commies.
I wanted to know what the commies were peddling out there.
Look, you wanted to listen to commie historians lie and say democracy died the day the American people elected Donald Trump. By the way, they think democracy died any time the voters don't elect left wing radical Democrats. You know, it reminds me of Inigo Montoya and the Princess Bride when it comes to democracy. You keep on using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. Like their definition of democracy is not what you actually would get looking in the dictionary, which is the people voting. And actually, pure democracy is the people voting and choosing the policies that will govern their country. We don't have a pure democracy. We have a republic. What is a republic? A republic is where the people vote to elect their representatives.
So the people are not voting on, should our top marginal tax rate be 36% or 50% or 10%. That would be direct democracy. But instead...
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:54
2
What role does popular uprising play in the Iranian protests?
0:54–3:13
3
How does economic collapse contribute to Iran's instability?
3:13–5:27
4
What are the differences between Trump's and Obama's policies on Iran?
5:27–9:46
5
What strategies are proposed for deterrence without military occupation?
9:46–13:15
6
How has Iran's strategic weakness affected its regional influence?
13:15–16:43
7
What internal fractures exist within the Iranian regime?
16:43–20:11
8
How does information control reflect the regime's fear of reform?
20:11–41:26
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