August 18, 2025
Trump & Putin in Alaska: What it Means & What's Next plus Standing up to the CCP in Africa
Verdict with Ted CruzAbout this episode
1. Trump–Putin Meeting in Alaska A major focus is the one-on-one meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The hosts frame it as a potential turning point in the Ukraine war , suggesting Trump is working toward a peace agreement. Trump claims progress was made and that a follow-up meeting involving President Zelensky is being planned. The podcast criticizes media and Democratic reactions, portraying them as rooting for failure. 2. Criticism of Democrats and Media The hosts repeatedly accuse Democrats and mainstream media of bias , hypocrisy , and undermining peace efforts . Hillary Clinton is mentioned for sarcastically suggesting Trump could be nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize if he succeeds. 3. Somaliland Recognition Senator Cruz discusses his push for the U.S. to formally recognize Somaliland as an independent nation. He frames this as a strategic move against Chinese influence in Africa , citing Somaliland’s support for Taiwan and Israel. China’s strong opposition to Cruz’s proposal is highlighted as validation of its geopolitical significance. 4. Criticism of Biden Administration The podcast blames President Biden for the Ukraine war, citing: The withdrawal from Afghanistan. Waiving sanctions on Nord Stream 2. Trump is portrayed as trying to clean up Biden’s foreign policy “mess.” Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshow # BidenAdministration #Ukrainewar #NordStream2 # ChineseinfluenceinAfrica # PresidentZelensky # Somaliland #DonaldTrump #PresidentDonaldTrump #DT # VladimirPutin # Democrats YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.